Biological Literacy Research Articles

The effect of PBL integrated RMS on biological literacy and critical thinking ability of high school students

This study aimed to determine the effect of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) integrated Reading, Mind Mapping, and Sharing (RMS) on biological literacy and critical thinking skills in biotechnology material. This type of research is Quasi-Experimental with pre-test-post-test experiments and a control group design. The researcher conducted the research because most of the students who became respondents considered biotechnology material less attractive, so students' understanding and activeness could have been more optimal in the learning process. The research samples were 72 students of class X MIPA at SMA Negeri 2 Kota Serang, Banten. The research sample was divided into two groups: the experimental group that applied the PBL integrated RMS model and the control group that applied the PBL model. The research instruments used were biological literacy ability tests and critical thinking ability tests. Biological literacy skills were measured using biological literacy-based multiple-choice test instruments, while critical thinking skills were measured using essay test instruments. The hypothesis test used was MANOVA statistical analysis. The results of statistical tests showed a significant effect of PBL integrated with RMS on biological literacy and critical thinking skills on biotechnology material with a significance value of 0.000 < α. Students with an integrated RMS learning model are more effective than those with a PBL learning model, which is indicated by the post-test value being higher than the pre-test value. This research contributes to the field of biology education by showing that the PBL learning model integrated with RMS can be an effective alternative learning model to improve students' biological literacy and critical thinking skills. The findings of this study are expected to be useful for biology teachers

Biological literacy skills of senior high school student using local potential-based biodiversity question sets

One of the efforts to improve the quality of education in Indonesia is through learning by integrating environmental culture. Environmental culture can be packaged in more meaningful learning through biological literacy. This study aims to assess the biological literacy skills of high school students using local potential-based biodiversity question sets. This study includes research with quantitative descriptive methods that aim to describe the biological literacy skills of high school tenth grade students. Biological literacy research data consists of 4 indicators, namely nominal, conceptual, multidimensional and functional. The number of participants was 60 high school students. The initial stage used expert judgment for content validation which was tested by 3 expert validators. Construct validation was carried out based on data collection with the results of 12 question sets that were declared valid. Data analysis of the percentage of students who answered correctly on biological literacy indicators were all at a high level, namely on nominal indicators of 69.37%, conceptual indicators of 70%, functional indicators of 66.87%, and multidimensional indicators of 70%. It is concluded that the local wisdom-based biodiversity question set can be used to measure students' biological literacy skills in schools.

Gaming for the Education of Biology in High Schools

Game-based learning refers to an educational approach where games (digital or analogue) are used in order to engage students in interactive and immersive experiences designed to teach specific concepts, skills or subjects. Gamification refers to the application of game design elements, such as point systems, rewards, narratives, and competition, to non-game contexts. Game elements, mechanics and structures, when incorporated into the learning process, can enhance student understanding and increase engagement, motivation and retention of educational content. Teaching Biology can present challenges mainly due to the complexity of the subject matter, the different scales of biological organisation, and because it often includes challenging and counterintuitive concepts that may contradict students’ preconceived notions. Integrating gaming into the high school Biology curriculum not only tackles the challenges of teaching complex concepts but can also promote student engagement. Customising gaming experiences to Biology intricacies enhances critical thinking and creates a dynamic learning environment tailored to the demands of high school biological education. This entry explores the integration of gaming and gamification in high school Biology education to overcome challenges in sustaining student interest. Additionally, the article highlights the diverse applications of games in education, showcasing their versatility in enriching the educational process. Future research should evaluate specific games, explore design principles, and consider challenges associated with implementation. In conclusion, using games in Biology education promises to enhance engagement, promote active learning, and deepen understanding, contributing to narrowing the gap in biological literacy.

CRITICAL THINKING AND BIOLOGICAL LITERACY: RELATIONSHIP WITH CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF PLANT TISSUE

Biology learning currently requires students to have critical thinking ability and biological literacy so that they can improve conceptual understanding. The purpose of this study was to analyze the correlation between critical thinking ability and biological literacy in conceptual understanding of plant tissue. This research method is quantitative descriptive research using a correlational study. The research sample used 92 students from SMA Negeri 37 Jakarta. critical thinking ability instrument uses essay type test with 24 questions, biological literacy uses multiple choice type test with 10 questions and concept mastery is a multiple-choice type test with 30 questions. In variable showed that the fifth indicator was the lowest in critical thinking, biological literacy was the lowest in the nominal dimension, and mastery of concepts corresponded to the difficulty of the cognitive level of the questions. The results of hypothesis testing show that there is a positive and linear correlation between critical thinking ability and biological literacy with conceptual understanding of plant tissue. Multiple linear regression model Multiple linear regression model Ŷ = 13.077 + 0.399X1 + 0.413X2. Critical thinking ability and biological literacy contribute 33.5% to conceptual understanding. Critical thinking skills and biological literacy have a positive relationship but with different strengths and levels of contribution to the mastery of plant tissue concepts.

Development of CTL-Based Teaching Material Supplements in Biological Literacy Training

This study aims to develop supplemental CTL-based respiratory system teaching materials to train students' biological literacy skills. The quality of teaching material supplements is measured by the criteria of the characteristics of teaching material supplements, validity, readability and effectiveness of teaching material supplements when used in the learning process. The characteristics of teaching material supplements consist of 7 activities, namely Constructivism, Inquiry, Questioning, Learning community, Reflection, Authentic assessment. The validation of teaching material supplements was assessed by material experts and media experts. The results showed that the percentage of validity of teaching material supplements by material experts was 88.1% with very valid criteria and the mean validity by media experts was 96% with very valid criteria. The legibility of teaching material supplements was analyzed based on the readability questionnaire data for teachers and students after the trial was carried out at SMA Negeri 7 Cirebon City. The results of the teacher readability questionnaire were 87.7% very good criteria and 85.5% very good criteria for student readability. The effectiveness of teaching material supplements in training biological literacy skills was tested using the N-gain test obtained from the results of the pretest and posttest questions based on biological literacy. The mean value of the pretest is 48.15 and the posttest is 77.04. Biological literacy N-test gain with an average of 0.56 in the medium category. Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that the developed teaching material supplements meet the criteria of characteristics, validity, readability and effectiveness and can train biological literacy skills.

Improving Students’ Literacy and Numeracy Using Mobile Game-Based Learning with Augmented Reality in Chemistry and Biology

The purpose of the current study is to enhance students’ literacy and numeracy using mobile game-based learning with augmented reality (ARGBL) in chemistry and biology. In this quasiexperimental design, 714 10th and 11th grade students from five high schools in Indonesia were recruited as participants. To gather the data, the Chemical Literacy and Numeracy Test (C-LNT) and the Biological Literacy and Numeracy Test (B-LNT) were administered to the treatment and control group (CG) students. Quantitative data were then analyzed using descriptive statistics and t-tests. The results highlighted that the treatment group students who were instructed using ARGBL had higher literacy and numeracy scores than the comparison group students who were taught using PowerPoint (PPT) slides. This indicates that ARGBL is effective in promoting literacy and numeracy among high school students in chemistry and biology. Thus, we suggest teachers apply ARGBL to elevate students’ literacy and numeracy to a satisfactory level.

Effect of E-Readiness Skills, Metacognitive Awareness, and Biological Literacy on the High School Students' Misconceptions

This study aims to determine the effect of e-readiness skills, metacognitive awareness, and biological literacy on students’ misconceptions about the ecosystem concept. This type of research is quantitative descriptive with a survey method. The research subjects were 182 West Lombok high school students Regency. Data collection used an e-readiness questionnaire, MAI inventory, and a biological literacy test combined with the CRI method. Data analysis used descriptive analysis techniques and multiple regression analysis. The data analysis using multiple regression analysis with the help of the SPSS 26 program obtained the following results: partial multiple linear regression analysis found that e-readiness skills (sig. 0.0000.05) and biological literacy (sig. 0.0070.05) have a significant effect on students’ misconceptions, while metacognitive awareness (sig 0.0880.05) does not affect students’ misconceptions. This study concluded that partially e-readiness skills and biological literacy had a significant effect on students’ misconceptions, while metacognitive awareness had no significant effect on students’ misconceptions. Simultaneously, e-readiness skills, metacognitive awareness, and biological literacy positively affect high school students’ misconceptions about the ecosystem concept. Biology teachers are expected to pay attention to efforts to improve e-readiness skills, metacognitive awareness, and students’ biology literacy to minimize their misconceptions about biology concepts in high school.

Correlation in biological literacy and critical thinking skills of science students through problem-based learning model integrated by macromedia flash

Biological literacy and critical thinking skills are two abilities students studying biology must possess. This study aimed to determine the correlation between biological literacy skills and critical thinking skills of class XI Science at Senior High School 1 Aikmel Through the Problem-Based Learning model integrated by Macromedia Flash. The research method is correlational research. The sample in this research were students of class XI Science 1 and XI Science 3 at Senior High School I Aikmel. The data analysis used in this study is a simple linear regression analysis. The results showed a relationship between biological literacy skills and critical thinking skills of class XI Science at Senior High School 1 Aikmel Through the Problem-Based Learning model integrated by Macromedia Flash. The value of the correlation coefficient (r) of biological literacy with critical thinking skills is 0.712 (high). The direct relationship between biological literacy and critical thinking skills is positive. The coefficient of determination (r2) is 50.8%. The regression line equation for the relationship between biological literacy and students' critical thinking skills in learning using the Problem-Based Learning model with Macromedia Flash is Y =43.847+0.568X.

Assessment of biological literacy for high school students

Biological literacy is the individual's ability to determine the prior knowledge to understand the terms, concepts, procedural, benefits, and relationships of biological sciences in life. This study aims to measure students' biological literacy skills. This study approach was conducted descriptively, with grades, levels, and material indicators utilized to assess biological literacy skills. The population in this study was students from grade X Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Baitul Qurro Islamic Senior High School, with a sample size of 44 students drawn from the overall population. The instrument employed was a multiple-choice with up to 15 items about viruses related concepts. The data were analyzed descriptively. The results of this study revealed that 50% of students have low biology literacy skills. The highest percentage of students' biological literacy skills was found in indicator 4 (interpreting the role of viruses in life), 61%, while the lowest was in indicator 3 (analyzing virus replication), with 42%. The percentage of students' literacy skills in each level of biological literacy was highest at the structural level, with 58%, while the lowest was at the nominal level, with 44%. The low level of student biological literacy indicates that research is needed to find the right strategy to improve biological literacy skills in learning.

Augmented Reality Based on Discovery Learning: The Human Circulatory System to Improve Biological Literacy

To produce Augmented reality learning media products based on Discovery learning on circulatory system material, assessing the feasibility and effectiveness of Discovery learning based Augmented reality learning media products on circulatory system material in the learning process of class XI students at SMA Plus Sedayu Nusantara. This research is a Research and Development (R & D) development research with the ADDIE development model. Subjects included 2 material experts, 2 media experts, 3 students in the individual test, 9 students in the small group test, and 30 students in the limited field test. The results showed that: Augmented Reality learning media based on Discovery Learning on the circulatory system is very suitable to be used as a learning resource in learning material for the Circulatory System Class XI SMA; Discovery Learning-based Augmented Reality learning media on the circulatory system is very effective in use, testing the effectiveness of Discovery Learning-based Augmented Reality learning media products on the circulatory system fulfills the criteria of being effectively used which is shown from the results of product effectiveness testing using the t-test on different independent test tests. The average result of the assessment in the experimental class was that the average score of the learning outcomes test was higher than the average result of the control class students who did not use learning media.

Molluscs, morphology, and metaphor in Pablo Neruda's STEAMiest poem

AbstractThe growing enthusiasm for STEAM (STEM + Arts) initiatives reflects the rich potential for inquiry and integration between arts and sciences. Biologically informed poetry is an active interdisciplinary area of creation and analysis that requires biologically attuned illustration and translation to retain its STEAM effectiveness across linguistic barriers. Pablo Neruda, Chilean poet and Nobel laureate, was a keen observer and informed scholar who wove his scientific knowledge into his poetry. He was particularly obsessed with the sea and featured marine invertebrates in many of his works. The molluscs in his poem “Mollusca Gongorina” are unusual in being specified by their Latin genera. In this zoopoetic analysis, we first ask whether the 11 specimens can be identified to species and find that eight have ready identifications based on morphology in the poem's text, and three have likely identifications based on the poem's themes. We then examine illustrations and translations of the poem, identify where they are consonant or dissonant with the biology of the original, and propose alternative translations informed by the species' identities. Our zoopoetic approach to what could today be considered a STEAMy poem surfaces the beauty of its imagery and narrative, reflects the biological sophistication of the poet, enhances the coherence of its translations making it accessible to a wider audience, and allows it to enhance the biological literacy of the reader.

Hubungan Antara Keterampilan Proses Sains Terintegrasi dan Efikasi Diri dengan Literasi Biologi Siswa

The rapid development of science and technology in the era of globalization requires educational institutions to be able to form students who have scientific literacy skills. Biology is a branch of science. Biological literacy is the development of scientific literacy in a biological context. Science problems, especially biology, that exist in everyday life can be solved if students understand and can use integrated science process skills and high self-efficacy. It is intended that every decision taken when solving problems has a strong foundation and students will be able to develop in achieving achievements and feel optimistic in achieving something. This study aims to determine the relationship between integrated science process skills and self-efficacy with students' biological literacy. This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 3 Depok in the odd semester 2021/2022 academic year. The method used is descriptive method, with the type of correlational study. The sample used was 144 students taken from four classes of X Mathematics and Natural Sciences using simple random sampling technique. The data in this study were taken using three test instruments, namely: a biological literacy test, an integrated science process skills test and a self-efficacy test. The results showed that there was a positive relationship between integrated science process skills and biological literacy, a positive relationship between self-efficacy and biological literacy, a positive relationship between integrated science process skills and students' self-efficacy and biological literacy. Keywords: self-Efficacy, integrated science process skills, biological literacy

Public assessment of the Trump administration’s handling of the Covid pandemic: a case study in lifelong learning

ABSTRACT The Covid-19 pandemic is the most serious public health crisis in the lifetime of most living adults, but it may be a precursor of crises to come in the decades ahead. Apart from the health challenges associated with the pandemic, the public reaction to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic offers important insights into the role of lifelong learning about rapidly emerging issues and public policy decisions. Using data from a two-wave national probability sample of U.S. adults in 2020, we examine the influence of formal schooling, informal and occupational lifelong learning, religious beliefs and attitudes, current understanding of the coronavirus, and trust in information sources on the formation of an attitudinal assessment of the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic by the Trump Administration. We find that formal educational attainment, college science courses, biological literacy, and current coronavirus understanding are significant predictors of adult assessment of the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic by the Trump Administration. We explore the implications of these findings for lifelong education in the 21st century.

Learning Science With Group Investigation And Guided Inquiry To Increase Biological Literacy In Coordination System Materials Of Class Science Xi Students

The aims of this research are to find out : the effect difference between implementation of cooperative learning model's Group Investigation and type, and Guided Inquiry model's to Increase Biology Literacy , and the effect interaction between implementation of cooperative learning model's and student's on the learning motivation to Increase Biology Literacy. The research was in the Senior High School in the Rancabungur District academic year 2016/2017. The research method used is a quasi-experimental method with a two factorial design. The population of the research is students at the twelth grade Senior High School in the Rancabungur District. The samples of research consist of 80 students. Instruments used for collecting data are achievement test of Biology and the questionnaires of study motivation. To get appropriate and accuracy of the Biology achievement test Technique of t test with significance level of = 0.05. The result of the research are as follows : there is a significant difference in effect of implementation of cooperative learning Group Investigation (GI) and type, and Guided Inquiry model's on Increase Biology Literacy (F h Ft , 0.05 = 2.58 1.99). The questionnaire results showed that students and teacher responded positively to the Group Investigation and Group Inquiry Learning Model. Based on those findings, the research concludes that learning achievement of Biology can be increased throught learning models and improving the student's achievement motivation. The improving of learning quality is able to be achieved through the use of cooperative learning model's Group Investigation and type, and Guided Inquiry model's and by pay attention to the student's Increase Biology Literacy.

Biological literacy among university students and its relationship to information processing skills

The research aims to reveal (biological literacy and its relationship to information processing skills among students of Biology departments at the University of Al-Muthanna). To achieve the goal of the research, the researchers adopted the descriptive research method, and by reviewing the literature and previous studies related to the research, the two research tools were built. The first research tool was a test consisting of (46) items of the type of multiple choice to reveal the biological literacy among university students, and the second research tool was a scale consisting of (45) five-item alternatives to detect information processing skills among university students. The validity and reliability of the two research tools and the psychometric properties of them were verified, and the research sample amounted to (229) male and female students, who were divided according to gender and academic level.

Public attitude toward Covid‐19 vaccination: The influence of education, partisanship, biological literacy, and coronavirus understanding

The Covid‐19 pandemic posed new issues about vaccination and contagious diseases that had not been the focus of public policy debate in the United States since the tuberculosis pandemic of the late 19th century and the early 20th century. Using a national address‐based probability sample of American adults in 2020 and a structural equation model, this analysis seeks to understand the role of education, age, gender, race, education, partisanship, religious fundamentalism, biological literacy, and understanding of the coronavirus to predict individual intention concerning taking the Covid‐19 vaccine. Given the substantial changes in the United States since the tuberculosis pandemic, it is important to understand the factors that drive acceptance and hesitancy about Covid‐19 vaccination. We find that education, biological literacy, and understanding of the coronavirus were strong positive predictors of willingness to be vaccinated and religious fundamentalism and conservative partisanship were strong negative predictors of intent to vaccinate. These results should be encouraging to the scientific community.

Conceptual Knowledge, Experiences, and Sources of Information Secondary School Students Have About Owls

This study examined the level of knowledge the students had about owls by means of drawings and written answers. In the interviews, the students in the lower grades were found to have more limited information and less biological literacy than the ones in the upper grades. The aim was to determine students’ knowledge, experience, and sources of information about owls, and then to determine how useful they were by comparing information obtained from drawings and written answers to previous research conducted with students. A total of 878 students in the sixth and seventh grades in Turkey participated in the research. The students were familiar with certain characteristics of owls. The drawings provided clearer information about body parts and proportions, while the specific habitats, behaviors, and feeding of owls were expressed in more detail in the written responses. The students without any experience with owls were inadequate in reporting information about owls. When the frequencies of responses in the general concept categories about owls were compared, it was found that the use of drawings and written answers was equally beneficial for upper and lower grade students. It would be better to determine the views and sources of information of secondary school students through drawings and written answers to assess whether they have understood the concepts related to science subjects.

Analysis of Biological Science Literacy Ability of Students’ Grade IX at Ujung Batu Junior High Schools

The purpose of this research is to analyze the biological science literacy ability of students’ grade IX at Ujung Batu Junior High Schools. Students’ biological science literacy abilities are affected by many things, such as untrained students’ to solve characteristic questions such as the questions on PISA. This research used a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. The instrument used to capture students’ biological science literacy ability is a test. The research conducted at Ujung Batu Junior High Schools Accredited “A” population distributed in three schools with the population in this study was all the students in grade IX at Ujung Batu Junior High Schools in the 2019/2020 academic year. The Sampling technique used simple random sampling. The comprehensive scientific literacy score is 69.15, which is in the middle level. Based on aspects of scientific literacy (1) science content, amounted to 71.18 medium categories; (2) science process, 59.73 medium categories and (3) science context, 76.53 medium categories. The research conclusion is that there is a different capacity of students’ biological science literacy after using test questions on students’ scientific literacy ability.

Exploring Biological Literacy: A Systematic Literature Review of Biological Literacy

<p style="text-align:justify">A large number of articles in the field of science education reflect on scientific literacy as the main goal of science education (SE), although often with varying viewpoints. Nevertheless, researchers have begun to highlight subject-specific teaching practices that are expected to specifically enhance science subject teaching, including biology. The main aim of this theoretical article is to come on consensus and to conceptualise the term biological literacy (BL) more clearly and to present a theoretical concept of BL, composed on the basis of systematically analysed articles. This theoretical concept includes two dimensions of BL: (1) cognitive (cognitive skills, conceptual understanding, biological inquiry) and (2) affective dimension, based on systematic literature review (SLR). This theoretical concept also includes in addition four dimensions of BL: (3) sustainability; (4) interdisciplinarity, (5) career awareness and (6) nature of biology (NOB), based on literature review (LR) of recent decades, that was conducted to write theoretical overview of this research.</p>

Assessment of Biological Literacy Levels Among Third-Grade Secondary School Students in Medina

This research aims to assess the levels of biological literacy (nominal, functional, structural, and multi-dimensional) among students of the third grade of scientific secondary school in Medina. To achieve the objectives of the research, the researcher used the descriptive and analytical method, and a sample of (340) students was selected by the random cluster method. A scale was prepared in the light of Project (2061) Vision, and the Uno and Bybee model (Uno & Bybee, 1994) to assess students’ ability to identify biological concepts (nominal literacy), define some biological concepts (functional literacy), and understand biological diagrams (structural literacy), and measuring some students’ skills on understanding a short biological text (multi-dimensional literacy). The results reflected a high level of nominal literacy and a low level of multi-dimensional literacy. The results also showed that the students possessed the functional level and the structural level. The study recommends that biology teachers use effective teaching methods that enable them to present biological knowledge in the form of social issues and problems related to technology and other sciences.