The practicality of odonata handout in invertebrate zoology course

Abstract

Wetlands around the University of Lambung Mangkurat (ULM) Banjarmasin has been the habitat for dragonfly (Odonata). It has the potential to be utilized as a learning resource. A handout is one of the effective learning resources to achieve learning goals. Researchers created a handout to facilitate students to learn about the diversity and activities of Odonata at the wetlands around ULM Banjarmasin. This study aims to describe practicality of the Odonata handout. Research and development of handouts are based on Borg and Gall development model. This research was conducted in ULM Banjarmasin. The research subjects included three expert validation, nine students for small readability tests, and 18 students for small-scale field trials. Data analysis uses descriptive categorical techniques. The practicality of handout is indicated by students’ activity and students’ responses after they use handouts. The handouts based on students’ activity showed very high activity and showed a very strong positive response.