Science-based Learning Research Articles

An Exploratory Study of Dental Students’ Use of Whiteboard Animated Videos as Supplementary Learning Resources in Basic Sciences

AbstractAnimated videos are being increasingly incorporated into health professions education, but evidence is limited and mixed regarding their educational impact. We have been providing dental students with complimentary access to whiteboard animated videos on a web-based and mobile learning platform. This exploratory study evaluated first-year predoctoral dental students’ (n = 143) adoption, perceived value, and impact of the videos as supplementary learning resources in basic sciences. Students were surveyed about their perceived value of the videos, while the host website platform analytics captured video watching patterns. Regression analyses examined the correlation between video watching and students’ exam performance. Results showed that the mean score of students’ perceived value of the videos was 3.2 on a 4-point scale. The class watched a total of 10, 919 videos throughout the academic year. The number of videos watched by individual students ranged from 0 to 627. Video watching was positively correlated with students’ exam performance in biochemistry and nutrition. These findings suggested that students had a favorable attitude towards the animated videos. They frequently used the videos to supplement their learning in basic sciences, but usage varied among individual students. Factors impacting the effectiveness of animated videos such as the complexity of cognitive processing, students’ personal differences, and video watching strategies were discussed and future directions were proposed. The study contributed to the literature of whiteboard animated videos in the understudied context of dental education. Experience from our school could help other institutions identify and implement animated videos to augment student learning.

Science Learning Strategies in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Using the Stm Approach Model

Education today requires students to be more active, not only book material, but also extensive knowledge of environmental issues. Thus, environmental problem solving skills to achieve a better future life so students must have a high environmental awareness. Therefore, in effective learning, it is necessary to apply modeling strategies and approaches, namely science-based learning, community technology and science education. Since the study of natural sciences and environmental studies are interrelated, it is important to approach it with the study of environmental problems. The purpose of this study is to identify the right steps or strategies for science learning in MI using the STM approach model. The method used in this article is literature research, or commonly called literature research, which examines sources that have been researched in relation to the questions asked in this study, and analyzes a book or other literature, such as newspapers and reports, which also examines the questions asked. The results of the study explain the understanding, strategy, advantages and disadvantages of the learning model according to the STM approach. Therefore, by paying attention to the advantages and disadvantages of this STM approach model, teachers can use the STM approach model in MI science learning activities.

The Effectiveness of Nature of Science-Based Learning Programs to Stimulate Complex Problem-Solving in Global Warming

This study aims to measure students' complex problem solving on the concept of global warming. This study used a quasi-experimental design with nonequivalent control group design. The research subjects were 52 grade 11 high school students in Pesawaran District using a purposive sampling technique. This study uses eight essay questions as complex problem-solving instruments with six skill indicators, namely 1) articulating the problem, 2) identifying the desired result, 3) brainstorming creative options, 4) analyzing and choosing the best option, 5) developing an action plan that will achieve the result desired end 6) establish a plan of action and adapt as needed. The results showed that there was an effect of learning using the nature of science on students' complex problem solving with an increase of 0.75 in the high category in the experimental class compared to the control class with an increase of 0.35 in the medium category.

Development of Teaching Materials on Learning Economic Models to Improve Students’ Cognitive Achievement

The objectives of this research are to both produce products of teaching materials of Learning Economic Models and find their effects towards students’ cognitive achievement. Dick and Carey’s model was used for the concept of the development model. Formative tests were used to measure the effectiveness of teaching materials-and they were used to test one evaluation, small group evaluation, and field trial. The data collected was analyzed through mean, standard deviation, and z-test statistics. The research showed the products of teaching materials, with all being covered from Chapter 1 through Chapter 8 in order: 1) the theory of teaching and learning, 2) the basic concept learning models, 3) science-based learning models, 4) innovative learning models, 5) cooperative and collaborative learning models, 6) a model of problem-based learning, 7) contextual-based learning models, and 8) integrated learning models. The findings revealed that students with the teaching materials performed better than those without. The null hypothesis was tested at a 0.05 level of significance, indicating a significant difference between the cognitive achievement scores of those taught with the teaching materials and those taught without.

Brain Science Learning Guides: An Innovative Strategy for Cultivating Effective Study Skills.

Students often struggle with how to synthesize course content during independent learning outside of class. Study strategies may be entrenched in ineffective methods that reinforce misperceptions of learning and undermine the development of metacognitive thinking. To promote the development of effective study skills, a scaffolded approach was developed to facilitate students actively engaging with course content outside of class time, based on best practices of brain science-based learning. Using evidence in the brain science of teaching and learning, Learning Guides were developed to shift the focus of study outside of class time from the "what" to the "how." Preliminary feedback from students in multiple core nursing courses suggests that these guides are an effective tool for student learning. This brain science-based approach to learning can provide a road map for students to build the essential skills for effective study habits that can lead to durable learning.

Teaching effectiveness in the utilization of Montessori approach in early childhood basic science learning in Ika South Local Government Area (LGA) in Delta State

Most learners find science challenging, which may be because of the methodology used in the early years that presents it as difficult and abstract. On the other hand, the Montessori Method uses a hands-on approach to teaching science from the early years. This study, therefore, looks at the effect of the teachers' utilization of the Montessori approach to early childhood education in Ika South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State, Nigeria. Two research questions and hypotheses were raised. The research design adopted for the study was a descriptive, pre-test, post-test, quasi-experimental method used to test the differences between the pupils' learning experiences in the two groups. The Taro Yamane formula was used to get the sample size, and a stratified random sampling technique was used to select 77 teachers and 40 nursery pupils, comprising ten each in experimental and control groups, in two schools in Ika South LGA of Delta State. The instruments to be used for this study will be self-designed multiple-choice achievement test questions in early years' science and four-point Likert-type self-structured questionnaires. The result indicates that teachers' knowledge and utilization of the Montessori approach to teaching pre-primary science is more effective than the conventional teaching method. Some suggestions were made for the way forward

DEVELOPMENT OF HOLISTIC-BASED SCIENCE LEARNING VIDEOS : AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE AFFECTIVE SKILLS OF MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH STUDENTS

There is a tendency to ignore students' affective skills from the science learning process in the classroom. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to develop a holistic science-based learning video in order to improve the affective skills of students. The research method used is the research and development of the ADDIE model. A total of 14 students involved themselves as subjects in a limited test. The results showed that the holistic-based learning video developed by the researcher was suitable for improving the affective skills of the fifth-grade students of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. The media and materials expert validation test results showed that the percentages were 81 percent and 89 percent, respectively, in the very feasible category. The responses of teachers and students also show the same thing, which shows that the video is very suitable to be used to improve students' affective skills. This research recommends that students' affective skills can be improved through holistic science-based learning videos.

IMPROVING TEACHER ABILITY IN DEVELOPING SCIENTIFIC BASED RPP AT UPT SD NEGERI PLUMBANGAN 01

Analysis of the quality report cards for SD Negeri Plummbang 01 in 2020 shows that there are weaknesses in the standard process that is being implemented. One of the weaknesses that occur in this process standard is related to the teacher's ability to develop scientific-based learning implementation plans. Referring to this condition, it is necessary to conduct school action research to improve competence first in the preparation of scientifically based lesson plans. This type of research is school action research. This research was carried out at SD Negeri 01 Plumbangan in November 2021 with the research subjects being all teachers at SD Negeri 01 Plumangan. The technique of collecting data from this school action research is through qualitative data obtained from observation/observations, interviews and document studies. This procedure includes the following stages: (1) planning, (2)implementation, (3) observation, and (4) reflection. Based on the results of reflection, monitoring and evaluation that have been carried out, it can be concluded that cycle 1 and cycle 2 activities have increased so that all objectives of the school action researchactivities are declared successful.

PENINGKATAN KARAKTER SISWA PADA PENERAPAN PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN SAINS BERBASIS HUMANISTIS

This research was an pre-experimental study with a One-Shot Case Study research design which aimed to determine the level of achievement of adding student character items through the application of Humanistic Science-Based Learning Devices. The research population was all students of class VII SMPN 24 Makassar. The sampling method was a Simple Random Sampling. The research data were obtained using a non-test instrument in the form of a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used was a descriptive statistical techniqu. The results showed that the students who had been able to develop six character items were 3 people (10%), 5 character items were 7 people (23.33%), 4 character items were 10 people (33.33%), 3 characters were 8 people (26.67%), and 2 character items totaling 2 people (6.67%). Conclusion: All students have experienced an optimal increase in character because they have achieved a minimum of two character growth items as indicators of optimalization of character growth.

The Role of Teachers in Optimizing Scientific-Based Learning in Elementary Schools

This study aims to find out what the teacher's role is in optimizing scientific-based learning at SDN Rangkah Kidul Sidoarjo. This study uses qualitative research using a phenomological approach. This approach uses field research. The findings of the data at SDN Rangkah Kidul in the role of teachers in optimizing scientific-based learning are that all teachers have taught scientific-based learning, namely teachers use several tools in scientific learning such as using the methods they teach and making designs before learning takes place and making evaluation of scientific-based learning. Besides that, teachers also face obstacles in using scientific learning due to the difficulty of teachers finding other methods in understanding their students and the lack of learning media where teachers have difficulty finding ideas in the learning process.

Perception of multimodal approach in teaching Anatomy among Kashmiri undergraduate medical students for better learning and effective teaching

Introduction: Anatomy is a major subject that is usually considered to be toughest and presents itself as one of the most challenging subjects in medical education. Anatomical knowledge of students is greatly affected by effective teaching methods and engagement of multiple learning modalities has been shown to promote learning. This study aimed to evaluate the Perception of multimodal approach in teaching Anatomy among Kashmiri undergraduate medical students for better learning and effective teaching.Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 75 first MBBS students of SKIMS Medical College in the Department of Anatomy. Perception of the multimodal approach in teaching Anatomy was sought by a validated questionnaire. The completed questionnaires were returned by only 72 students and were interpreted after studying the filled questionnaires.Results: Majority of the students were of the opinion that Anatomy is the most difficult subject among pre-clinical subjects and most of them believed that it was essential to incorporate advancements in teaching Anatomy. 55.55 % were of the opinion that clinically oriented teaching will improve anatomy teaching. Respondent’s perceived significantly greater usefulness for Web based applications and incorporating imaging such as MRI, CT and Ultrasound in better understanding the subject.Conclusion: Teaching Anatomy can become interesting. Incorporation of conceptual learning by advanced virtual three dimensional aids are required along with traditional didactic lectures in providing a successful integrated approach of teaching and learning of basic sciences for better understanding of concepts.

Intervention training of urology healthcare staff to counsel acute care inpatients on smoking cessation: An evaluation study.

To evaluate the differences, following intervention training, in the knowledge, attitudes, role perception, self-capacity and intention of urology staff to counsel inpatients on smoking cessation. A descriptive evaluation study of intervention training in counselling on smoking cessation. The study was designed following guidance by the Medical Research Council. The evaluation was based on a closed-end questionnaire with four time-point measurements from May 2018-December 2019 (N= 29 at each time-point). A repeated measure within-subjects ANOVA was conducted to explore the variance in participants' attitudes, role perception, self-capacity and intention to counsel patients regarding smoking cessation. Eta squared and Bonferroni post hoc tests were used to interpret the results. No change was observed in the research variables after theoretical science-based learning of the smoking hazards and the benefits of cessation. A statistically significant difference was found following procedural knowledge based on training, practical experience and skill development.

Knowledge database creation for design of polymer matrix composite

We present a mechanistic data science (MDS) framework capable of building a composite knowledge database for composite materials design. The MDS framework systematically leverages data science to extract mechanistic knowledge from composite materials system. The composite response database is first generated for three matrix and four fiber combinations using a physics-based mechanistic reduced-order model. Next, the mechanistic features of the composites are identified by mechanistically analyzing the composites stress–strain responses. A relationship between the composite properties and the constituents’ material features are established through a mechanics constrained data science-based learning process after representing materials in latent space, following a dimension reduction technique. We demonstrate the capability of predicting a composite materials system for target properties (material elastic properties, yield strength, resilience, toughness, and density) from the MDS created knowledge database. The MDS model is predictive with reasonable accuracy, and capable of identifying the materials system along with the tuning required to achieve desired composite properties. Development of such MDS framework can be exploited for fast materials system design, creating new opportunity for performance guided materials design.

Improving Early Childhood Cognitive Abilities Through Science-Based Learning In RA Nurul Yasin, Mejobo Kudus District

<p class="Default">The purpose of the study is to test how science learning can measure the congenital development of early childhood. So from these problems, researchers need to know whether the implementation of science-based learning has an effect and can improve early childhood cognitive development in RA Nurul Yasin, Kudus Regency. The sample of this study was 17 early childhood children in RA Nurul Yasin, Mejobo District, Kudus Regency in 2022. The design of experimental research was explored using activity experiments with observations. The analysis used is the analysis of different tests before and after the experiment. The results showed that there was an influence of 0. 411 with a sig of 0.128. This indicates an increase in the ability of cognitive abilities after being given treatment.</p>

Analisis Kebutuhan Pengembangan Buku Ajar Ilmu Alamiah Dasar (Basic Sains) Berbasis Science, Environment, Technology, Society (SETS

This study aims to analyze the need for compiling basic science learning books based on Science, Environment, Technology, Society (SETS). The needs analysis method uses the Thiagarajan 4D development model at the definition stage, with the subject being students from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FPISH) who have taken Basic Natural Science courses at IKIP Budi Utomo. The data collection method was carried out by observing directly during lectures and also distributing google forms in the form of questions containing learning resources, methods used in learning, test forms, and also the expected learning books for students. The results of the questionnaire analysis showed that 100% of students needed and agreed with the development of textbooks based on Science, Environment, Technology, Society (SETS).

Remote Learning of Biochemistry During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Case of Undergraduate Students in Bogota, Colombia

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the implementation of global emergency measures based on social distancing. In Colombia, remote classes in universities have avoided the spread of the disease; however, the implementation of remote classes demands virtual pedagogical strategies that are not traditionally used for teaching basic sciences in the Colombian public education system. Currently, there are no data about possible effects of remote learning in basic sciences in Colombia. In order to assess the perception of students about remote learning of biochemistry during the COVID 19 pandemic at Universidad Nacional de Colombia (Bogota), a virtual survey was applied to undergraduate students at the end of one-semester course. The perception showed by the students is an overall acceptance of the remote learning, highlighting that classes facilitated the understanding of the topics, increased assessment performance, and promoted self-learning. In addition, most students stated that they would like remotely continue classes of biochemistry. This pilot study shows that remote learning is a very useful resource to strengthen Colombian public education in the post-pandemic future, which generally have problems related to student desertion and failure due to economic problems.

The Effectiveness of the Inquiry Learning Model on Basic Science Learning Materials on Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills

Science has an important role because students can get to know the surrounding environment and all its contents. Therefore science learning needs to be presented with a good and relevant learning model that can support the development of science and technology. One suitable learning model is inquiry-based science learning, it can provide problem-based learning that can train students to solve problems. This research study was aimed to improve problem-solving and critical thinking skills for science prospective teachers. The study was carried out by implementing a Basic Science learning tools based on an inquiry model for the first semester students of the Department of Science Education Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha. The research employed a one-group pretest-posttest design. The results of the study showed that the inquiry learning model is effective for improving the quality of problem-solving skills and effective for improving the quality of critical thinking skills for science prospective teachers.

Tapping into Futuristic Imagination: Are We Ready for Digital Medical Education in Malaysia?

In recent years, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has been the new buzzword in Malaysia following governmental policies for integrating digital technologies into the administrative and socioeconomic aspects of life. With the enrolment of new generations of digitally endowed students, the waves of the digital revolution will soon hit the shore of medical education. This commentary proposes the concept of a medical education system that fully adopts the 4IR agenda in teaching and learning basic medical and clinical sciences. The deliberation in this article offers novel avenues for medical teachers to reflect on their roles and preparedness in steering Malaysian medical education towards the foreseeable digitalised future.

Developing Sound Knowledge of Basic Science Concepts in Children Using Flipped Classroom: A case of simple repeated measures.

Due to the advent of coronavirus disease in most nations throughout the world, the manner of education altered from traditional face-to-face to remote or online teaching. As a result, the new normal necessitates the adoption of an online teaching and learning platform for all levels of education. The study tested the effectiveness of a flipped classroom instructional technique on children’s development of sound knowledge of Basic Science concepts. Thirty-one primary three children took part in the treatment session, which was conducted using a simple repeated measures design. The study collected data using the Basic Science Achievement Test (BSAT), which was adequately validated and trial-tested. The children were given two distinct pretests before the treatment and two different posttests afterward. The data were analyzed using a mixed-design repeated-measures analysis of variance. The findings demonstrated that using a flipped classroom instructional technique boosted children’s development of a good understanding of Basic Science significantly (p = 000) with an effect size of 0.953. The implementation of a flipped classroom instructional technique in teaching and learning Basic Science was advocated as a result of these results.

Analisis Presepsi Guru Tentang Pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial Sekolah Dasar Berbasis Lingkungan

Environmental-based elementary school social science learning is a very important lesson in building a sense of concern for students about the surrounding environment both at school and in the community. However, teacher perceptions are needed in understanding environmental-based learning in order to apply it to classroom learning. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the teacher's perception of environmental- based Social Science learning. This research was conducted through surveys and giving questionnaires to school teachers, the sample of this study was 25 respondents from SDN Watugolong 02 teachers. The data of this study were analyzed using data interpretation analysis. The results of this study indicate that teachers' perceptions are positive about environmental-based Social Science-based learning with a percentage of 60% of 25 respondents and teachers give reasons that this learning will have a positive impact on elementary school students. In conclusion, the teacher's perception of environmental- based social studies learning is very positive. The positive thing in question is to build the character of students to foster a sense of care for the environment such as throwing garbage in its place.