Biology Education Department Research Articles

Protein Metabolism Lectures with Sustainability-Based to Improve Analytical Thinking Skill in Students of Biology Education

This study aims to analyze the effect of sustainability- based protein metabolism lectures on the analytical thinking skills of students in the Biology Education department. This experimental research involved 30 Biology Education students from Universitas PGRI Semarang who took the Biochemistry course during the 2023-2024 odd semester. The treatment is sustainability-based protein metabolism lectures carried out for 4 meetings. The data obtained were analyzed using quantitative methods. The average grades for the distinguishing, organizing, and attributing indicators were 82.00, 81.55, and 81.00, respectively. In general, the average grades of students' analytical thinking skills in the post-test of 81.52 is higher than the pre-test grades of 71.58. This is confirmed by the T-dependent test that there is a significant difference in the pre-test and post-test grades (p <0.05). Additionally, the N-gain test indicated a 4.2% increase, placing it in the moderate category. Students' analytical thinking abilities in protein metabolism material are described as follows: in the distinguishing indicator, students recognize and differentiate well. However, errors began to occur in the organizing indicators, and even in the attribution indicators, students experienced difficulties

Comparison and Correlation Between Students' Cognitive Competency in Regular Physics and Teaching and Learning Course

Students learn exact and non-exact subjects in the biology education department. Lectures are required to be carried out using the case method. This research aims to determine differences in students' cognitive competence through the implementation of the case method in General Physics and Teaching and Learning courses and to determine the relationship between students' cognitive competence in General Physics and Teaching and Learning courses. This research is a correlational descriptive study carried out in June-July 2023. This research involved 32 biology education students as the research sample. Research data was collected using tests. Data were analyzed descriptively and using Spearman Rank. The results show that students' cognitive competence in the Teaching and Learning course is higher than in General Physics course. This is due to differences in the level of difficulty in studying lecture material. The research results also show a strong positive correlation between students' cognitive competence in exact courses (General Physics) and non-exact courses (Teaching and Learning). Further research is still needed to find other variables that can explain the relationship between these two variables because students' cognitive competence in exact courses cannot fully be used to indicate students' cognitive competence in non-exact courses.

The effect of flour-based feed black soldier fly larvae on crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus von Martens) growth

Feeding in accordance with the level of nutritional needs can support the optimum growth of crayfish. Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae has potential as feed source because it contains high protein, relatively short harvest period, available in abundance. This study aims to determine the effect of feed pellets made from BSF larvae flour on the growth of crayfish. This research was carried out from October 2022 to January 2023 at the Zoology Laboratory of the Biology Education Department, University of Jember. This study used a laboratory experimental method with a completely randomized design (CRD). The research used 3 treatments and 3 replications, namely control (P0) using fish flour-based feeding, treatment 1 (P1) using BSF flour-based feed, and treatment 2 (P2) using fish flour and BSF flour-based feed. Parameters observed include carapace length, wet biomass, dry biomass, Feed Utilization Efficiency (FUE), and Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) that measured once a week. The results showed that the three treatments had no effect significantly. Based on the result, pellet feed designed using BSF larvae flour and fish flour can be recommended as an alternative feed for replacement pellet feed that formulated using fish flour.

Budidaya tanaman hidroponik melalui pendampingan pemanfaatan limbah anorganik sebagai media tanam di sekolah

Hydroponic farming has emerged as an effective alternative to overcome land limitations, especially in urban and compact residential areas. Focusing on two Madrasah Aliyah in East Lombok, the Community Service Program by the Biology Education Department of Universitas Hamzanwadi implemented hydroponic techniques as an innovative farming method. This initiative aimed to enhance environmental awareness and farming skills among students, while utilizing styrofoam waste as a planting medium. The process included socialization, seedling production, planting, maintenance, and harvesting, using plants such as water spinach, lettuce, and spinach. The implementation method incorporated Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), enabling active participation from students and teachers. The program was conducted from March to November 2023 at MA NWDI Juet and MA Ridlol Walidain NW Batu Bangka - Jenggik. The mentoring process involved various stages, from introducing hydroponic techniques to creating planting media and planting, including the use of AB Mix nutrients and rockwool as planting media. The results of the activity showed successful cultivation of hydroponic water spinach, while lettuce and spinach experienced crop failure. The primary causes of this failure were inadequate care, light, and temperature. Nevertheless, the activity successfully educated students on the importance of hydroponic agriculture and creative waste utilization, providing new insights into urban farming. In conclusion, the hydroponic approach can be an efficient solution for cultivating plants in limited spaces, offering educational and environmental benefits. This program also highlighted the potential of styrofoam waste as a hydroponic planting medium, underscoring the importance of waste utilization for environmental sustainability.

The Potential of RQANI for Shaping Preservice Biology Teachers’ Character at Islamic University

It is essential to support students' character development as part of the learning process to prepare the next generation for global challenges. This study aimed to determine the impact of the RQANI model on the character of biology students. This quasi-experimental study employed a nonequivalent control group design. The research population was all biology education students in the City of Ternate, North Maluku, Indonesia. The research sample consisted of 120 students from the biology education department at IAIN Ternate and STIKIP Kie Raha located in the City of Ternate. Participants’ character was assessed using a valid and reliable instrument. Data analysis was performed using ANACOVA at 5% significance level. The analysis results showed that the RQANI model had a positive impact on students’ character. This study’s findings are expected to benefit lecturers and teachers in their efforts to improve the character of students and the quality of learning in the classroom.

PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PjBL) TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR MAHASISWA PENDIDIKAN BIOLOGI DI UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN MUHAMMADIYAH SORONG

This research was conducted to determine the use of the Project Based Learning (PJBL) learning model on the motivation of biology education students at the Muhammadiya Sorong Education University. This research was carried out in semester 4 in classes 4.1 and 4.2 at the Muhammadiyah University of Education, Sorong, academic year 2022/2023. The research design used was Quasi Experiment Pretest Posttest Control Group Design. In Quasi Experiment Pretest Posttest Control Group Design, the experimental and control groups are selected randomly. Data collection was carried out through pretest, posttest and observation sheets. Based on the results of research in the control class, the average overall score of the control class motivation indicators was 2.35, including in the medium category with a percentage of 57.47%. Meanwhile, in the experimental class there was a significant difference between the class given conventional learning and the class given Project Based Learning (PJBL). Student motivation appears to have increased. The questionnaire value of 2.51 is included in the high category with a percentage of 60.13%. Thus, learning with the Project Based Learning (PJBL) model can be said to increase the learning motivation of 4th semester students in the Biology Education Department at the Muhammadiyah Sorong University of Education.

Analisis Keragaman Fitoplankton di Sungai Barumun Kecamatan Panai Tengah Kabupaten Labuhanbatu

Research on the analysis of the diversity of phytoplankton has been carried out in the Barumun River, Panai Tengah District, Labuhanbatu Regency. The Barumun River is widely used by the surrounding community for various activities, for example: disposal of industrial waste, household waste, fish auctions, ports, and fishing. This activity resulted in the Barumun River being polluted with increasingly turbid water color. The purpose of this study was to determine the diversity of phytoplankton in the Barumun River. This type of research is a descriptive research with a quantitative approach. Sampling used Plankton Net mesh size 30 μm from 3 stations with 10 repetition, observed using a microscope, identified using the book "Marine and Fresh Plankton", counted, and analyzed the diversity index of plankton in the Zoology Laboratory, Biology Education Department, FKIP, University Labuhanbatu. Plankton abundance was calculated using the Lackey Drop micro-count method and Plankton diversity was calculated using the Shannon-Wiener formula. The results showed that the phytoplankton found were dominated by Diatoms and Dinoflagellates, with the highest average abundance being from the genus Cerratulina (1015 ind/L), and the lowest abundance value was from the Protoperidiun genus (5 ind/L). The diversity index is included in the moderate diversity category (1.48-1.90), and the dominance index is in the range of 0.24-0.28 with a low category.

Development of a Reflective Learning Program in Online Tutorials for the Biology Education Department

This study aims to produce a reflective learning program that can be applied to the online tutorial in the Biology Education Department which can improve the reflective thinking skills of Biology Education students. The study was conducted in three years with using the research and development (R & D) which adapts the 4 D model from Thiagarajan et al. The research steps carried out preliminary studies, program design, program development -which includes program trials and program revisions-, and program implementation. What will be discussed in this paper is limited to how the program development process goes from the start until the right prototype is obtained to help students hone their reflective thinking skills. Reflective learning programs in online tutorials require several stages to arrive at the most appropriate prototype that is able to increase student participation in reflection which has the potential to increase reflective thinking skills. After going through several stages of testing and revising the placement of the most appropriate reflection activities, reflection activities are given every two sessions, namely in the second, fourth and sixth sessions

Optimizing Management of the Jeumpa Journal: Journal of Science & Biology Education, Journal of the Biology Education Department, Samudra University

Scientific journals are publication media that contain articles that present the results of research and scientific studies. Management of journals by departments at universities is essential in improving the quality and reputation of departments, especially in supporting the implementation of tridharma in research. Based on the results of observations, the management of the Jeumpa Journal carried out by the Department of Biology Education at Samudra University is still not optimal. Through the Community Partnership Program (PKM), efforts were made to solve problems related to the not yet optimal management of the journal. Together with Jeumpa Journal editorial partners, efforts to optimize the journal were carried out through four stages, namely optimizing the appearance of the journal's website, compiling author guidelines, compiling article templates, and socializing and promoting the journal. Evaluation with Jeumpa Journal editorial partners on all stages of optimization activities that have been carried out is used as a benchmark in preparing follow-up programs in the development.

Identification of Informal Reasoning Patterns of Biology Prospective Teachers Based on Socio-scientific Issues

This research was conducted to overcome the lack of integration of socio-scientific issues (SSI) at the Mandalika University of Education, especially the biology education department, and at the same time as a springboard for developing teaching programs. This basic qualitative research aims to identify and explain informal reasoning patterns of biology prospective teachers. In this study, 14 biology prospective teachers as samples were selected purposively, namely students who had taken animal physiology, genetics, and evolution courses. Furthermore, semi-structured interviews using thematic techniques focused on issues of common descent, GMOs, and organ transplants. The findings and conclusions of this study indicate that intuitive and emotive reasoning is the reasoning patterns most used by our respondents in responding to SSI issues. Then, for further research, it is stated briefly in the recommendations section.

Avipedia: An electronic encyclopedia of bird diversity in Baluran National Park - Indonesia

The development of information technology encourages innovation in the world of education, including in the development of electronic-based learning resources. However, developing electronic encyclopedias based on the diversity of fauna in Indonesia still needs improvement. This research aims to develop an electronic encyclopedia about bird diversity as a source of learning biology. According to the Lee and Owens developing model, this research uses five steps of the developing process. In the final step, the evaluation involved 37 Biology Education Department students at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang with a pretest-posttest group design. Data collection uses validation sheets, pretest-posttest questions, and questionnaires. Pretest and posttest data were analyzed using a gain score to measure its effectiveness in improving student learning outcomes. The effectiveness test results for each indicator item show that the average score for all aspects shows a percentage of 94.7% (very practical). Furthermore, the gain score is 0.47, which indicates that the encyclopedia is feasible, valid, and effective in improving students' cognitive learning outcomes.

THE TEACHERS’ ABILITY TO DEVELOP THE STEM-BASED SCIENCE LEARNING PLAN

This study aims to determine the teachers’ ability in developing STEM-based science learning plan. This study departs from the science teachers’ problem that are required to prepare a science learning plan using STEM approach. It is the linking approach between Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics which is categorized as new approach for teachers. This study involved 29 science teachers in Ciamis regency who joined STEM-based science learning workshop held by Biology Education department of Galuh University. The study employed documentation studies which was carried out by analysing the STEM-based science learning plan prepared by workshop participants. The findings showed that the teachers’ ability in developing STEM-based science learning plans was moderate. Keywords: Science Learning Plan, STEM Approach

Life skills and teaching skills: a correlational study of prospective teacher

Prospective teachers of 21st century need to prepare themselves in carrying out their profession as professional teacher candidates, namely by having good teaching skills. In addition, skills that support teaching skills also need to be possessed by prospective teacher students, such as life skills. The purpose of this research was to explain the relationship of life skills and teaching skills of prospective teacher students. The subjects in this study were fourth semester students of Biology Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), Universitas Islam Madura. This research was a quantitative study using a correlational research design to explain the relationship between predictors (life skills) and criteria (teaching skills). Life skills data were obtained from life skills assessment sheet score. Life skills assessment sheet consist of four skills, namely: interpersonal skill, shared goal setting and accomplishment, responsibility, and managing. The four skills have their indicators and score levels. Teaching skills data were obtained from teaching skills assessment sheet score which had four aspect of assessment, namely: opening learning, main activities, closing learning, and supporting factors. The result showed statistically significant correlation between life skills and teaching skills of prospective teachers.

Development of A Floating Market-Based BioPhy Magazine to Train the Religious Characters of Pre-Service Science Teachers

This study aimed to describe the validity of the integration of religious values in BioPhy magazine and the religious character of pre-service science teachers when using the Floating Market-based BioPhy magazine. These religious values are related to the concept of fluidity, biodiversity, ecosystem, and the local character of South Kalimantan society, namely kayuh baimbai. This research was development research with Tessmer formative evaluation model. The test subjects to determine the religious character of students were 10 students from the Chemistry Education Department in the small group trial and 43 students from Biology Education Department in the field test. Both subjects were currently attending Fluid lectures in the 2021/2022 academic year in the Basic Physics course. Data were obtained through validation sheets, a self-evaluation inventory of religious characters, and observation sheets. Data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The results showed that integrating religious values in magazines was valid, with the Aiken validity coefficient ranging from 0.92 to 1.00. In addition, pre-service chemistry teachers have a religious character with an average score of 4.71, and pre-service biology teachers have a religious character with an average score of 4.77 in the affective domains A1 to A5 based on Bloom's taxonomy. The religious character of the two test subjects was categorized as very good. Thus, the Floating Market-based BioPhy magazine can be used to train the religious character of Pre-Service Science teachers. The developed magazine can be used in the Basic Physics course. Future research could be piloted for a larger sample as this research was limited to a not-so-large sample, and the magazine was developed only on fluid topics in the Basic Physics course.

ANALISIS KETERAMPILAN PROSES SAINS MAHASISWA PENDIDIKAN BIOLOGI PADA KEGIATAN PRAKTIKUM MIKROBIOLOGI

This research is a type of qualitative research, aiming to assess the level of science process skills possessed by students majoring in biology education at the Higher Education Teacher Training Institute, Turatea Jeneponto College Foundation. The research method used is observation of the implementation of microbiology practicum activities carried out by Biology Education Department Students for the 2020/2021 Academic Year as many as 17 students using microbiology practicum guides based on science process skills that have been developed previously and assessment of practicum reports by each practitioner as well as scientific process skill observation sheet that has been validated. The analysis technique used includes the data collection stage using an assessment format for student trainees which contains 8 skill items, namely observing, classifying, interpreting, predicting, asking questions, conducting experiments, hypotheses and communicating experimental results. The next stage is data reduction, data display using descriptive statistics in the form of tables, triangulation and drawing conclusions. The results of the study provide an illustration that in the implementation of microbiology practicum activities, science process skills students of the Department of Biology Education, Higher Education Teacher Training Institute, Turatea Jeneponto College Foundation, on average, show a sufficient category with an average score of 52.50.

Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Ability Prospective Teachers Biology Education Department In Jakarta Indonesia

The era of globalization and pandemic has greatly affected education, especially in the teaching and learning processes. Offline learning system must be changed to an online learning system. Prospective teachers are required to explore both knowledge and technology, so that effective and meaningful learning can be created. This research was a descriptive study with a quantitative approach to determine, analyze, and describe the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) abilities of prospective teachers of the Biology Education Department A private university in Jakarta, Indonesia. The research subjects were 8th semester students totaling 197 students. The instrument for collecting data on the TPACK ability of prospective teachers was questionnaires distributed through Google Forms. The results of questionnaire analyzed seven aspects of the TPACK abilities of prospective Biology teachers, including Technological Knowledge (TK), Content Knowledge (CK), Pedagogical Knowledge (PK), Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK), Technological Content Knowledge (TCK), Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK), and Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPCK). The results of this study indicated that the TPCK ability of prospective teachers is in sufficient criteria with an average value of 3.15. This showcases that it is still necessary to improve the TPACK abilities of prospective teachers in several aspects, namely mastery of content, pedagogy, and technology. ICT-based educational innovation is also needed to develop learning tools and instruments based on TPCK for prospective teachers of Biology Education Department A private university in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Revealing the relationship between acceptance and understanding of evolution through NOS (Nature of Science)-based learning

Evolution is considered the central and unifying theme of the discipline of Biology. Yet, some debates refusing the theory of evolution raise and lead to a problem in understanding the evolution process. This study aimed to examine the relationship between acceptance and understanding of the concept of evolution in pre-service biology teachers with solid religious and educational backgrounds. A correlational design was employed in this current study. The study subjects were students of the Biology Education Department of Universitas Islam Madura, which has implemented NOS (Nature of Science)-based learning. All subjects are Muslims, and 86.84% pursued their education in Islamic boarding schools. The data was measured using MATE (Measure of Acceptance of the Theory of Evolution) and ECK (Evolution Content Knowledge). The study’s findings indicate a significant relationship between acceptance and understanding of the concept of evolution. In addition, the acceptance of the concept of evolution contributed 63.6% towards the understanding. These findings suggest that acceptance of evolution is essential to understand it and that teaching evolution by implementing NOS-based learning is a necessary step to improve students’ acceptance and understanding of the concept of evolution.

Grafologi Mahasiswa pada Praktikum Zoologi Vertebrata

This study aims to determine the relationship between graphology learning outcomes and practical learning outcomes for the Department of Biology Education students. The method used is a complete report of the Vertebrate Zoology practicum as a sample of student handwriting and then analyzed using a graphological assessment instrument. The results showed that the value of the correlation coefficient or rxy obtained was 0.769. This value means that the higher the analysis of graphology results, the higher the learning outcomes of the Vertebrate Zoology practicum for Biology Education Department students. In conclusion, there is a solid relationship between the analysis of graphology results and the Vertebrate Zoology practicum learning outcomes in the Department of Biology Education, Maros Muslim University.
 Keywords: Graphology, Learning Outcomes, Practicum

Relationship between social skill and learning outcomes of biology student on basic chemistry course

This study aims at determining the level of students' social skills and the relationship between the social skills and learning outcomes of the basic chemistry student course in the first semester of the Biology Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram. The sample of this study was saturated consisted of 49 students. This study is descriptive quantitative research with quantitative correlational design, and data collection techniques were conducted by giving research instruments in the form of questionnaires. The results showed that the first-semester student had social skills mainly in the moderate category (59.18%). There was a positive and significant relationship between social skills and students' learning outcomes. The value of the coefficient of determination of X2 against Y (r2x2y) is 0.400. It shows that the social skill variable contributes to chemistry learning achievement by 40%, while other variables determine 60%.

ANALYSIS OF ABILITY OF BIOLOGICAL EDUCATION ALUMNI IN MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION BIOLOGY PRACTICUM

This research is motivated by efforts to improve the quality of graduates of the Biology Education Departement in the management and implementation of practicum in schools. The purpose of this research is to describe the ability of PBL alumni teachers in managing and implementing practicum. The method used is descriptive qualitative and quantitative which provides a careful description of the alumni's ability to manage and carry out practicum. The steps of data collection were questionnaires, observations and documentation studies. The technique used to analyze the data is a descriptive technique with percentages. The results of the study on the ability of the alumni of the Biology Education Study Program in managing practicum showed the following: (1) The planning of the laboratory work program (53.33%) was declared good; (2) Laboratory organization was stated to be very good (33.33%) (3) The implementation of the laboratory work program (46.66%) was stated to be very good; and (4) the supervision and evaluation of the laboratory work program (26.66%) was stated to be very good. While the ability of alumni teachers in carrying out practicum is in the good category (75.3%). Teachers play an important role in the management and implementation of effective practicum