Biology Education Study Program Research Articles

Implementation of an Online Programming Software to Explore the Computational Thinking Ability of Biological Education Students

This study aimed to explore the Computational Thinking (CT) ability of biology education students in artificial intelligence courses through code.org programming, an online programming software. Students were required to solve problems systematically and design systems with coding for beginners. The research method used a qualitative approach because it was based on observational data from computational media produced in accordance with artificial intelligence learning for education and based on CT indicators. The subjects of this study were 73 students of the Biology Education Study Program in 2021. How students responded to using the code.org platform was captured through a questionnaire distributed via a Google form. The results showed that students could follow each stage of educational game projects through the code.org platform to practice computational thinking skills in accordance with the success of the stages of doing simple projects through good, systematic and problem-solving coding. Student responses to the code.org platform as an online program tool that can hone computational thinking can provide creativity and enthusiasm for student learning. As evidenced by the questionnaire results, 63.3% of students strongly agree that this increases creativity.
 Keywords: online programming, computational thinking, biological education, students

Technology Empowerment in Learning: Student Perspective Study on Virtual Laboratory to Support Independent Learning in Independent Campus

Virtual laboratory is one of the solutions that can be used for practical or experimental activities in the context of independent learning on an independent campus, which is carried out outside the laboratory, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, in practice, there are several obstacles so the use of virtual laboratories has not been massive. This study aims to analyze the student’s perspective on the virtual laboratory in forcing conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research method uses a survey with a questionnaire technique to capture the perspectives of students of the Biology Education Study Program at one of the universities in West Java. The perspectives studied include innovation, urgency, usefulness, and motivation which are grouped into positive and negative perspectives. The results showed that most of the students had a positive perspective on the virtual laboratory by 81.64%, and a negative perspective of 18.36%. Among the four indicators, motivation is the smallest positive perspective although it is larger than the negative perspective. This research can give the conclusion that the virtual laboratory needs to be continuously developed along with the improvement of students’ technological skills or literacy.
 Keywords: technology empowerment, student perspective study, virtual laboratory, independent learning

Develop Project Management Skills in the OIDECCA Learning Model in Universities

Project skills are skills to be able to manage projects that are instilled in students through the learning process. To find out the development of students' project learning skills in the OIDECCA learning model in the Biology Education Study Program, Islamic University of Riau. This research is quantitative descriptive. Sample selection used group sampling techniques. Data collection techniques are carried out by observation and documentation. Data on student project learning skills were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results of the analysis can be explained as follows: 1. Student activities in learning projects are in the active category, such as activities in determining ideas in the active category (66.76%), activities in designing activities in projects in the active category (83.33%), activities in providing evidence in the category active (50%), activities to communicate the results of project activities in the active category (66.67%). 2. The development of students' project learning skills in the good category, namely 1) establishing well-developed ideas in the good category (66.67%). 2) Making an activity plan consisting of: a) preparing project activity steps in the very good category (50.0%), b) preparing a schedule in the very good category (50.0%), c) making a job description in the category very good (50.0%), d) designing product designs is in the very good category (50.0%). 3) making products, namely showing proof of making products in the good category (66.67%). 4) communicating and reflecting consists of a) preparing a presentation in the very good category (50.0%), b) presenting project results in the good category 50.0%

Students' Pedagogic Literacy Skills Based on Textbook Development Teaching Strategies in Biology

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the pedagogical literacy skills of biology education students after studying lecture material from textbooks on biology teaching and learning strategies that have been developed based on the ADDIE model. This development research used 92 students of the Biology Education Study Program, FMIPA, State University of Medan as subjects, who were determined by random sampling technique. Pedagogic literacy is measured using an essay test to determine the ability of prospective teacher students according to developments in technology and communication. The data were analyzed by percentage technique. The results of the study found that students' pedagogic literacy abilities in preparing themselves for e-learning were included in the good category (82.45%), the use of digital learning in the very good category (91.84%), the learning components involved in online learning is included in the very good category (92.67%), and the use of authentic assessment is included in the good category (84.78%).

The Graduate’s Portrait of Competence and Technology’s Mastery in Biology Learning

This survey research was conducted with the aim of knowing how the portrait of mastery of competence of Open University Biology Education study program graduates as biology teachers also their mastery of technology in learning. The graduates are junior high school teachers and high school teachers. The research sample was taken randomly until a sample of 94 graduates and 47 graduate users were obtained in various regions in Indonesia, such as Bogor, Central Jakarta, Pontianak, Serang, Cianjur, Pekanbaru and Bandung. The instruments used are questionnaire instruments with Likert scales and interview guidelines conducted to graduate users and graduates. Furthermore, the data is analyzed descriptively to get a portrait of mastery of competence and technology in learning. The results of the data analysis showed that the portrait of mastery of competence was categorized as very good / high, which was indicated by a value of 98.94% (graduate self-reflection) and 97.87% (assessment by graduate users). In addition, from the results of the analysis, it is also known that the portrait of mastery of technology in graduate learning is categorized as very good / high with a value of 91.49% (based on graduate self-reflection and assessment by graduate users)

Development of An Agribusiness Textbook on Raising Giant Prawns (Macrobrachium Rosenbergii) in Environmentally Friendly Biofloc-Aquaponics Ponds''

The agribusiness textbook on “rearing giant prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) in environmentally friendly biofloc-aquaponics Ponds” was prepared as a result of research and has been published to help increase students’ understanding of agribusiness courses in the Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education and Information Technology (FPMIPATI), PGRI University Semarang. The research method used is R and D. The design of the textbook that was developed aims to attract students’ attention in learning, making it easier for lecturers to master the teaching and learning process. Therefore, valid teaching materials are needed. The results of the research show that validation by validators resulted in the validation of teaching material media of 97.5% and validation of teaching material of 96.67% so it was declared in the very good category and suitable for use in learning. This textbook can make it easier for students to understand Agribusiness material, especially about raising giant prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) in environmentally friendly biofloc-aquaponics ponds. Furthermore, the publication of this book is also hoped to motivate lecturers to continue writing according to their respective expertise to add to the scientific knowledge at PGRI University Semarang.
 Keywords: textbook, agribusiness, biofloc-aquaponics

Kurikulum Merdeka: Optimization of Personal Abilities and Digital Literacy of Prospective Biology Teachers through Microteaching Practices

Kurikulum Merdeka has changed the paradigm of education in Indonesia which requires prospective biology teachers, to have better personal abilities and digital literacy. This study aims to evaluate the effect of microteaching practices on the personal abilities of prospective biology teachers and digital literacy. This research uses qualitative methods, with purposive samples, where the samples used are eight prospective Biology teacher students from the Biology Education Study Program IKIP PGRI Pontianak for the 2022/2023 academic year who attended Microteaching lectures. The assessment is carried out in three stages, namely evaluation of lesson plan, evaluation of microteaching implementation, and evaluation of personal competence and digital literacy during microteaching. In addition, an assessment of students' digital literacy skills was also carried out. The research results showed an increase in the personal abilities of each prospective biology teacher student in planning learning according to the Kurikulum Merdeka format. Personal abilities can also be reflected in dressing, speaking, and behaving as a professional teacher. The results of the digital literacy assessment show that students have excellent abilities in utilizing digital technology for learning. The practice of microteaching has a significant influence on the personal abilities and digital literacy of prospective Biology teachers.

Studi Inventarisasi Hewan Invertebrata Di Pantai Monta Kabupaten Bima

Field practicum held by students of Gnggusuwaru University, Biology Education Study Program, on Sarae Me'e Beach with the aim of clarifying invertebrate animals. There are several animal phyla that we found, namely the cnidaria phylum and the echinoderm phylum, which live on rocks at a distance of 3.95 meters from sea water. The arthropod phylum lives in sea water at a depth of 1.5 meters from the sea surface. The mollusk phylum lives on land at a distance of 15 meters from sea water.

Development of Mobile Learning Application System for Environmental Science Material (SARITHA-Apps)

The constraints posed by traditional learning tools for environmental science materials hinder the advancement of innovative and interactive learning resources, which are essential for enhancing the understanding of environmental science concepts. This research aims to develop a mobilelearning application for environmental science material to increase students’ interest in learning and cognitive abilities in environmental science material. This study uses a quantitative approach. The research population was students of the Biology Education Study Program, FKIP, Palangka Raya University, totaling 243 people. The sampling technique uses purportive sampling. The target sample is students who are taking environmental knowledge courses. The sample size was 24 people. The research approach uses the Hannafin & Peck model by identifying and designing mobile-learning media along with environmental science material content, testing its performance on respondents, and analyzing learners’ cognitive skills and respondents’ learning interests. Data collection was carried out using product reflection questionnaires by a team of experts, pre-test and post-test instruments, and reflection questionnaires by users. The results show that: (1) a mobile learning application for environmental sciences materials has been produced, namely the SARITHA-Apps (abbreviation of Sistem Aplikasi Mobile LeaRning Materi Ilmu PengeTaHuan LingkungAn) as one of the materials in biology education in schools; (2) the average result of the expert team’s assessment on the product feasibility is 91%, which means the qualification is “Very Eligible”; (3) the SARITHA-Apps can improve learning cognitive skills of the respondents with an N-Gain of 0.4 or the “Moderate” category and ; (4) based on the survey, 73% of total respondents agreed (or in “Strong” qualification) that the SARITHA-Apps has a strong impact on the increasing their scientific interests for better understanding on environmental sciences subject.

Development Of Google Form-Based Learning Outcome Evaluation Instruments For Animal Development Courses In The Biology Education Study Program FMIPA UNIMED

This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable google form-based learning outcome evaluation instrument for the Animal Development course. The instrument was developed following the 4D development model (define, design, develop, dessiminate). The research subjects were Biology Education Study Program (PSPB) class of 2021 class B students totaling 26 people. Data were obtained from validation questionnaires and student response questionnaires. The initial design of the learning outcome evaluation instrument consisted of 50 questions. Based on the validator's assessment, an instrument consisting of 25 valid and reliable questions was obtained. The results of validation by evaluation instrument experts obtained an average percentage of 98.6% with a very feasible category. Based on the validity analysis of the Aiken index, the value V = 0.942 was obtained with high validity criteria. Instrument reliability using Cronbach's Alpha obtained a value of 0.796 with high criteria (reliable), while the analysis of ICC reliability data obtained the results of inter-rater agreement of 0.796, and for each rater the consistency is 0.565. It can be concluded that the agreement between raters is very strong and each rater has a fairly good consistency. The results of the data analysis of student responses showed that each indicator was rated very well with an average percentage of 88%.theresa612

Motivasi Belajar Mahasiswa pada Mata Kuliah Evaluasi Proses dan Hasil Pembelajaran Biologi

This research is based on the low learning outcomes of biology education students in biology learning process and outcome evaluation courses. On the other hand, the biology learning process and outcomes evaluation course is a course that equips prospective educators to determine the success of the learning process that their students go through. One of the factors that can influence student learning outcomes is students' motivation in understanding evaluation material and the biology learning process, especially in designing and processing learning outcome assessment instruments. The aim of this research is to describe student learning motivation in terms of designing and processing learning outcomes assessment instruments. This research uses a qualitative approach and is descriptive in nature. The subjects of this research were students of the 2021 department of biology education at University of PGRI West Sumatra. The instruments used in this research were a learning motivation questionnaire and interview guide. The research results show that the overall learning motivation of biology education study program students is 76.2%, with high criteria. The conclusion is that the learning motivation of biology education study program students in biology learning process and outcome evaluation courses is at high criteria.

Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Project Based Learning pada Matakuliah Struktur Hewan

The type of research used in this research is Classroom Action Research. The subjects in this research were students of the Biology Education Study Program, STKIP Al Amin Dompu in the even semester of the 2022/2023 academic year. The instruments used in this research were student activity observation sheets and student cognitive learning outcomes tests. The analysis used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The research results show that the application of the project based learning model can improve students' cognitive learning activities and outcomes. Student learning activity in the pre-cycle was 36.84%, cycle I was 57.88%, and cycle II was 82.45%. Meanwhile, the classical mastery of students' cognitive learning outcomes increased from pre-cycle by 42.1%, cycle I 68.42%, and cycle II by 84.21%.

Development of Electronics Student Worksheet with Flip PDF Professional Based on Scientific Approach to Biodiversity Materials

This study aims to produce an electronic student worksheet (E-LKPD) with Flip PDF Professional Based on a Scientific Approach to Biodiversity Material. The research was carried out at the Biology Education Study Program FKIP UNRI and at Pekanbaru  Public High School for students at Pekanbaru Public High School from July to September 2022. This type of research is research and development using the ADDIE and this research is limited to the development stage only. The instruments used were validation sheets and student response questionnaires with a likert scale. The results of this study indicate that the results of validation by the validator are in the very valid category with an average score of all aspects of 3.65. The results of the first phase trial obtained an average score of 3.61 and the results of the second phase trial obtained an average score of 3.58 in the very good category. Based on the research results of the E-LKPD with Flip PDF Professional based on a Scientific Approach on biodiversity material, it shows that the E-LKPD that has been developed is included in the very valid category

Identification Skills Fish Diversity and Potential Use of Genome Data

Identification skills are essential for students to increase awareness of will importance of diversity and active protection. Grouping species based on information genome is well considered in effort conservation. Research objectives to describe courses diversity and classification vertebrates (KKV) in identifying fish morphology, genome, and perception student about identification diversity through genome data in one LPTK in Bogor. This research uses qualitative with 27 students in The Biology Education Study Program in one LPTK in Bogor in the odd semester 2022/2023. Data collection about results interviews, documentation, and responses implementation of the pre-college program. Analysis of research data done qualitatively. Research results describe that ongoing study. This does not yet give optimal knowledge in fish diversity in a manner morphology until genome. Findings this give description will need students to identify species in a manner morphology until genome and needed databases that can identify diversity in detail and available essential internal identification feature application.

The Analytical Thinking Ability of Prospective Science Teachers: An Overview of Study Programs and Gender

The study aimed to describe the analytical thinking skills of science teacher candidates based on the study program and gender. This research is a descriptive quantitative study with a sample of 80 students, 20 boys and 60 girls from the Biology Education Study Program (38 students), Physics Education (13 students), and Chemistry Education (29 students). The instrument used is descriptive subjective test questions adapted to three indicators of analytical thinking skills, namely differentiating, organizing, and attributing. Analyzed descriptively and statistically. The instrument used has been declared valid with Cronbach's Alpha reliability of 0.77. The results of the study show that overall, students' analytical thinking skills are quite analytical. However, there are differences in the ability to think analytically based on the study program. In addition, there is also a difference in the ability to think analytically between female and male students, although the difference is not too significant, namely only 4.63%. Based on these findings, it is necessary to make efforts to improve the analytical thinking skills of prospective science teacher students through the development of learning programs that focus more on developing analytical thinking skills.

Analysis of Differences in Learning Achievement Reviewed From Learning Style (Study on Biology Students Batch 2021)

Abstract. Tracking learning style profiles is an important thing to do in an educational institution, including universities, to support the success and learning achievements of students. At the university level, learning achievement is indicated by the achievement index (GPA) at the end of each semester. This research aims to determine the profile of learning styles and learning achievements of students in the biology education study program and to see whether there are differences in student learning achievements in terms of their learning styles. This research is descriptive research with a quantitative approach. . The population in this study were students from the 2021 Biology Education Study Program with a total of 108 students. The research sample was 86 students from the Biology Education Study Program Class of 2021 out of 108 students who were determined using the Simple Random Sampling technique. The instrument used in this research is a non-test instrument in the form of a learning style questionnaire. The research results obtained include: the learning style tendencies of biology students in the Class of 2021 are varied, 45% of students tend to have a Kinesthetic learning style, 40% Visual and 15% Auditory. The average learning achievement of the 2021 batch of biology students is in the good category. Hypothesis testing shows that there is no significant difference in learning achievement when viewed from the learning styles of biology students.Key words: Learning Style, Learning achievement, Differences of learning Style, Biology Student

Time token model and wordwall interactive game in learning: effectiveness on communication and collaboration skills

The learning in Biology Education Study Program at Sembilanbelas November Kolaka University, which was specifically designed to hone students' communication and collaboration skills, was considered not optimal. Therefore, a study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of integrating the time token learning model and wordwall application-based interactive games on student communication and collaboration skills. This research is a pre-experimental type with a one-group treatment design. The population was 144 students’, and 24 samples were obtained through the purposive sampling technique. The research data was collected through observation techniques with communication and collaboration skills observation sheets as instruments. Data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially followed by the N-Gain test. The results showed that the average scores for communication and collaboration skills before and during treatment were respectively 45.31 and 78.53; 42.19 and 86.64. The results of the paired sample t-test all show the sig. 0.000 < 0.05. The results of the N-Gain test on communication skills were 61.93% (effective enough category) and collaboration skills were 78.75% (effective category). Thus, it can be concluded that integrating time token learning models and interactive games based on wordwall applications effectively improves students' communication and collaboration skills. 

Pelatihan Pembuatan Pupuk Kompos Organik Limbah Rumah Tangga Pada Ibu-Ibu Pkk Rt 03 Rw 05 Kalurahan Mojo Kecamatan Pasar Kliwon Surakarta

Residents of RT. 03RW. 05 Mojo Village, Pasar Kliwon District, Surakarta, totaling 20 families. and the majority of the population work as entrepreneurs and casual laborers. Most of the PKK members' mothers (wives) are housewives. They really need additional financial income to meet family needs. They have never received counseling or training on making organic compost from universities or other institutions. From the results of interviews, several female PKK members wanted counseling and training in making organic compost fertilizer as an alternative to increase their income financially. For this reason, the Biology Education Study Program Abdimas Team will provide training to PKK RT 03 members on making organic compost from family waste. The objectives of this community service are 1. Provide training on how to make organic compost. 2. Provide training/skills in applying organic compost with planting media. The training was held 2 times. The method used is lectures and questions and answers, as well as practical guidance on how to make and apply organic compost. The target of this training is to increase understanding of how to make organic compost by 20%, and a skill score of >70. From the results of the training on making organic compost for women from PKK RT 03 RW 05, Mojo sub-district, it can be concluded that: There is an increase in understanding of the process of making organic compost from an average score of 38.23 to 89.14, meaning there is an increase in understanding of 51.25 ( 153.04%). For the skill scores for making compost and its application to media and plants, PKK members obtained scores of 88.92 and 88.71, which means that all participants are skilled in making fertilizer and applying it to plants.

Analysis of College Student Technology Literacy and Information Literacy Skills: E-Learning Activities Based on Online Platforms in Higher Education

Online platform-based e-learning makes use of a variety of technologies as communication and information mediums, encouraging students to engage in productive and worthwhile learning activitiesThis study intends to ascertain the abilities and impact of students' technological and informational literacy on their participation in online learning activities for e-learning. A descriptive quantitative research methodology is used here. Universitas Samudra and Universitas Islam Riau were the sites of the research, which took place from June to August of 2023. Students in the 155-student sample population of the Biology Education Study Program. Using google forms, interviews, and observations, a random sampling technique is used. Validation and reliability tests were conducted on the research instrument. The use of technological devices to obtain information falls into the very good category; locating available technological devices and using technological devices fall into the good category; while the use of technological devices for self-development falls into the moderate category, according to research on technological literacy skills. Information literacy among students in higher education is significantly influenced by technical literacy abilities, with an influence of 63.6%, according to the significance value (sig) 0.00 < (α) 0.05, which means that Ho is rejected and Ha is approved. According to the regression equation Y = 0.237 + 0.922X, the value of information literacy abilities will rise with each increase in the value of technology literacy skills. the significance of improving students' technology and information literacy skills in higher education to prepare them for the era of the digital revolution

21st CENTURY SKILLS PROFILE OF STUDENTS IN THE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY COURSE OF THE 2018 BIOLOGY EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM, MEDAN STATE UNIVERSITY

This research study aims to determine the 21st Century Skills Profile of students in the research methodology course for the 2018 Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, State University of Medan. This research was conducted in December-March 2021 in the Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UNIMED. This study used a mixed descriptive method with a sequential explanatory strategy and a sampling technique, namely random sampling of 109 students. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive statistical analysis techniques for quantitative data and interactive analysis for qualitative data. Data were collected using a questionnaire and interview instruments. The results showed the 21st Century Skills Profile of students in the research methodology course for the 2018 Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, State University of Medan was included in the good criteria with a percentage of 77,81%.