Prospective Physics Teachers Research Articles

The Development of Virtual Reality Media in Case Method Learning to Enhance Science Literacy and Habits of Mind for Prospective Physics Teachers in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

The Development of Virtual Reality Media in Case Method Learning to Enhance Science Literacy and Habits of Mind for Prospective Physics Teachers in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Enhancing Learning Through Animated Video: An Eye-Tracking Methodology Approach

AbstractThis study investigates the impact of different animation styles on learning outcomes in physics, with a focus on explanations of the seasons. Using a combination of pre-post performance tests and eye tracking, we compared animations featuring a presenter with pure animations without a person in the frame. The sample consisted of students from a seminar for prospective physics teachers (N = 32, mean age = 23.9, SD = 5.7). The results indicate that while both formats achieved high learning success, the pure animation significantly outperformed the presenter-inclusive format in terms of effect size and in attracting gaze to the key areas of interest (AOIs) essential for understanding the physics of seasons. Intriguingly, specific hand gestures in the animation with a presenter were shown to reverse this effect, substantially increasing gaze attention on relevant AOIs. These findings suggest that specific animation elements can enhance educational efficacy in physics. This understanding has the potential to improve educational animations in media but also traditional teaching in school or university.

The impact of LMS-based mechanics course on the creativity of prospective physics teachers in the post-pandemic era: A quasi-experimental study

This quasi-experimental study examined the effect of a mechanics course delivered through a Learning Management System (LMS) on the creativity of prospective physics teachers at a teacher training college in Mataram, Indonesia. The study was conducted in the post-pandemic era. Using a pretest-posttest one-group design, the researchers evaluated changes in creativity across three domains: figural, numeric, and verbal. The results showed significant improvements in overall creativity, with the most critical gains observed in the figural domain. Further analysis revealed that fluency was the creative indicator with the most enhancement. In contrast, other indicators displayed varying degrees of improvement. These findings highlight the potential of LMS-based instruction in fostering creativity among future physics educators, particularly in the figural, numeric, and verbal domains. This study adds to the growing body of evidence supporting technology integration into teacher education, especially during times of crisis. Future research should explore more targeted instructional strategies within LMS environments and utilize comprehensive creativity assessment methods further to enhance creative learning experiences for prospective physics teachers.

Understanding Newton's Third Law: A Study of Prospective Physics Teachers' Knowledge Structure

This research aims to explore the ability to understand concepts and the characteristics of the knowledge structure of prospective physics teachers regarding Newton's Third Law. This research was conducted on 26 Physics Education students in their first year who had received material on Newton's Laws. The instrument used is the Force Concept Inventory (FCI) test instrument. Using four multiple-choice questions accompanied by reasons, the quantitative data source comes from students' choice of answers. In contrast, the qualitative data source comes from students' reasons for choosing answers, which are used to see the characteristics of knowledge structures. The data analysis technique used is descriptive statistics to present a picture of the ability to understand concepts and the level of character of the knowledge structure of prospective teachers. The results show that the concept understanding ability of prospective physics teachers has an average of 67.31 and is classified as sufficient. The knowledge structure characteristics of prospective physics teachers at the expert level is 62.50%, the beginner level is 14.42%, and the intermediate level is 24.04%. These results show that the ability to understand the concept of Newton's Third Law and the characteristics of knowledge structures have a coherent influence. Prospective teachers with the characteristics of an expert knowledge structure can solve physics problems using correct physics principles. These findings require further research to explore the factors influencing understanding concepts and characteristics of prospective teachers' knowledge structures and more effective teaching strategies.

Perceptions of Prospective Physics Teachers on the Application of Statistics in Education

The Application of Statistics in Education (ASE) course is one of the courses attended by pre-service physics teachers to enable them deal with research data using statistical analysis. This study aims to analyse students' perceptions of the ASE material prior to attending the lectures. The research method employed is descriptive quantitative. The research sample consists of 37 students in the Physics Education study program who are taking the ASE course. Data were collected through the Student Perception towards Statistics Questionnaire (SPSQ) instrument, which comprises 40 statements with four Likert scale rating criteria: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, and Strongly Disagree. The data were analysed using Rasch modeling, specifically Wright Map Analysis, to map participant perceptions, while the percentage agreement of participants was analysed based on four aspects of the SPSQ questionnaire. The results of the average percentage analysis of participants’ agreement for each aspect are: (1) attitude towards Statistics at 97.3%, categorized as very good, (2) the importance of Statistics in daily life and profession at 97.3%, categorized as very good, (3) the ability to process statistical data using data analytics tools at 37.84%, categorized as poor, and (4) the ability to apply Statistics in education at 8.8%, categorized as very poor. Furthermore, the Wright Map Analysis indicates that all participants had a favorable attitude and were eager to learn more about how statistics are implemented in education. They agreed that it is critical to master and be able to apply advanced statistics techniques in educational and research contexts.

Misconceptions about Acceleration among Prospective Physics Teacher: The Importance of Discussion of Acceleration as a Vector Quantity

When teaching, researchers found that many students had misconceptions about acceleration. Students' understanding of acceleration is influenced by the terms acceleration and deceleration in everyday life. This misconception results in obstacles to a deeper understanding of motion and an inconsistent understanding of force and its influence on objects. The researcher was curious about what caused this misconception. Researchers suspect that students' misconceptions about acceleration occur because the concept of acceleration is not fully understood as a vector quantity and understanding acceleration is independent of understanding the influence of force on acceleration. This research aims to describe the problem of misconceptions experienced by prospective physics teacher students regarding acceleration and its possible causes. Data was collected over four years, namely from 114 prospective physics teacher students in the first semester of the physics education study program until 2022.They were high school graduates majoring in science where physics, which includes mechanics, is one of the compulsory subjects. Data was collected through multiple choice tests and descriptions. The research results show that the misconceptions experienced by students are: 1) Acceleration is not fully understood as a vector quantity; 2) Students have difficulty explaining the relationship between acceleration and the force that causes it.

Efektivitas Simulasi Virtual PhET dalam Pembelajaran Fisika Zat Padat untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Konsep Calon Guru Fisika

One of the challenges in learning solid-state physics is that phenomena are microscopic and therefore difficult for students to understand. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using PhET virtual simulations in solid-state physics learning in improving conceptual understanding among prospective physics teachers. The research method used was a quasi-experiment with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample consisted of 30 prospective physics teachers from the Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia in Bandung. Concept understanding is measured through a description test. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test and normalized gain to assess the effectiveness of virtual simulation and increase understanding of concepts. The results of the analysis show the positive potential of PhET virtual simulations in increasing the understanding of solid-state physics concepts for prospective physics teachers. Further research is needed regarding factors that can optimize the use of PhET virtual simulations in learning

Active and Authentic Learning in Remote Laboratory: Means of Improving Prospective Physics Teachers’ Multiple Representation Ability

Remote laboratories are a new domain that allows students and teachers to conduct experiments in hands-on exploration remotely. We studied how constructing an active and authentic learning in a remote laboratory affects prospective physics teachers' multiple representation ability. The research method used is based on the development procedures of the ADDIE research and development model. We have designed and validated a learning design with a remote laboratory environment with 2 physics experiment apparatuses, active and authentic learning stages, multi-representation ability assessment, and remote laboratory application evaluation tools. This study implemented design-based research with a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The research was conducted on 28 prospective physics teacher students. In terms of effectiveness, this learning design was able to improve significantly [t (28) = 7.480, p.05] in verbal, visual, and mathematics representation ability. Therefore, it can be used by lecturers and those in other science fields to improve the quality of learning and developing prospective physics teachers’ multiple representation Skills.

Debriefing Program of Digital Literacy-oriented Teaching Material Development for Prospective Physics Teacher Students in the MBKM-Teaching Assistant Program

This study aims to develop a debriefing program for prospective physics teacher students in order to develop digital literacy-oriented learning tools through the independent learning campus program - teaching assistance program (MBKM - Teaching Assistance Program). One of the converted courses in the teaching assistant program is the development of learning tools. The debriefing model given to students is in the form of project-based debriefing. The Reeves design-based research (DBR) model was used as the research design, and the data were processed descriptively. A field needs analysis was conducted on students who had taught in schools through the analysis of learning aids and questionnaires. The participants in this study were 18 students who are prospective physics teachers and also members of the Teaching Assistance Program. The research stages are needs analysis, curriculum analysis, lesson plan design for material analysis, and learning assessment. All forms of projectbased assignments were directed at the development of digital literacy-oriented teaching materials. The results of the research were in the form of stages of debriefing, debriefing materials, and procedures for application debriefing programs. In addition, the results of the limited trial showed that students tend to have digital literacy skills in the medium category. They are already proficient with several applications in designing interesting and correct teaching materials. Keywords: digital literacy, prospective physics teacher, MBKM-teaching

TPACK Competency Analysis of Prospective Physics Teachers Using CoRe Instruments

This study aims to determine the TPACK competence of prospective physics teachers based on the suitability of CoRe with lesson plans and the value of preparing lesson plans. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. This method is used to provide an overview of the subject under study. The subjects studied were 12 prospective physics teachers who took the micro teaching even semester academic year 2021 program at the Department of Physics Education at Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University, Bandung. The instruments used are of course the CoRe sheet, lesson plans, and assessment sheet of lesson plans. The lesson plans that are seen as analysis are uniformly accelerated motion, parabolic motion, work and energy. From the results of the study, it was shown that the prospective who compiled the lesson plans of uniformly accelerated motion is 76.5% (good), parabolic motion is 66% (medium), and work and energy is 78% (good). As for the value of the preparation of the lesson plans, each received a score of 75.0 (enough). A good and correct lesson plan is to include all components so that later during the learning process the teacher can refer to the lesson plans that have been prepared previously. Keywords: TPACK, CoRe instruments

Enhancing 21st Century Skills for Prospective Physics Teachers through Arduino-Based Multiple Representations in Learning Heat and Temperature

There was a gap between traditional teaching and future demands and need a bridge by offering an innovative approach that allows prospective physics teachers to develop key abilities. The main purpose of this study was to improve prospective physics teacher’ 21st century skills in heat and temperature by applying multiple representations learning using Arduino based experiment. The research method used is based on the development procedures of the ADDIE research and development model which includes the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. This study implemented design-based research with a one-group pre-post observation design. The research was conducted on 22 prospective physics teacher students. The teaching materials that have been developed passed the first stage test with a Very Good result. The validity test is assessed by expert validators. The response of students using the teaching materials is Good. In terms of effectiveness, the learning with Arduino based multi representations is able to improve the 21 st -Century Skills with an average N-Gain score of 0.35. Therefore, it can be used by lecture and those in other science fields to improve the quality of learning and developing prospective physics teachers’ 21st Century Skills.

Reflection of Pre-Service Physics Teacher on The Implementation of The New Indonesia Curriculum

This study aims to explore the pre-service of physics teachers in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum in the Samarinda region. The Curriculum Merdeka is a learning approach that gives teachers freedom in choosing methods and approaches that use a descriptive method to collect data from prospective physics teachers in Samarinda. The results indicated that most pre-service physics teachers were ready to implement the Merdeka curriculum (76.13%) and acknowledged its effectiveness (73.40%), but some still faced difficulties (64.40%) due to limited direct implementation experience. The study employed a qualitative research approach with a descriptive analysis, used questionnaires as data collection instruments, and employed data analysis techniques such as transcribing, coding, and inference or verification for those who had difficulty implementing the Merdeka Curriculum. This is because pre-service physics teachers have not directly implemented the Merdeka Curriculum. These results indicate that socialization and training on the Merdeka Curriculum alone are not enough; a consistent support program is needed, as are in-depth courses on the Merdeka curriculum as well as apprenticeship programs in schools that implement the Merdeka curriculum for prospective teachers.

Implementation of project-based learning to enhance the creativity of prospective physics teachers in generating learning media viewed from cognitive styles

Cognitive style is related to information processing and individual preferences for engaging in the learning process. Therefore, it is crucial to consider the role of cognitive styles - field dependent (FD) and field independent (FI) - as a foundation for implementing a specific learning model in the classroom. This study aims to examining the significant role of cognitive styles, specifically FD and FI, in the context of implementing Project-based Learning (PjBL) for Prospective Physics Teachers (PPT) in generating learning media. The research employed a quantitative approach utilizing an experimental design known as the one-group pretest-posttest design. The study focused on a sample of 40 PPTs from a university located in Mataram City, Indonesia. The two main instruments used in data collection for this research were the Group Embedded Figures Test (GEFT) and the student creativity observation sheet, where the results of both were analyzed descriptively and statistically. The results of the study indicated that the creativity of PPT improves for all cognitive styles after the intervention of the PjBL model. However, the extent of creativity improvement differs for each cognitive style, FD and FI. The PPTs who possess a cognitive style characterized as FD tend to exhibit a more pronounced enhancement in creativity when compared to those who possess an FI cognitive style. The most fundamental finding of the study is that the PjBL model is more suitable for implementation among PPTs with an FD cognitive style in the context of enhancing creativity in generating learning media.

Integration of 4C Skills on Student Worksheets Prospective Professional Physics Teacher in West Sumatra

The 21st century is an era full of challenges which requires the world community to improve the way they think, learn, work and live in the worldin order to keep up with the rapid progress of information technology. The aim of this research is to determine the extent of integration of 4C skills in student worksheets. This research uses a quantitative approach, with descriptive research type. The object of this research is a student worksheet on Light and Optical Instruments created by 10 prospective professional physics teachers at one of the state universities in West Sumatra. This research instrument is in the form of a questionnaire prepared based on the 4C skill indicators formulated by R.T. Kelley, etc. in the form of positive statements. Based on the analysis that has been carried out on student worksheets made by prospective professional physics teachers, it can be concluded that the content of 4C skills consisting of critical thinking skills is in the high category, while creative thinking skills, communication skills and collaboration skills are in the high category medium category. This research is expected to be able to provide information and an overview of the extent of the distribution of 4C skill content on student worksheets

Problem-Based Learning Management System (PBLMS): A Mobile Learning Application to Facilitate Creative Thinking Skills (CTS) of Prospective Physics Teachers

Creative thinking is a 21st-century skill that lecturers should facilitate since the current challenge and conditions are getting more complex. These skills can be facilitated using technology through mobile learning using Problem-Based Learning Management System (PBLMS). This study aimed to obtain an overview of the improvement in the creative thinking skills of prospective physics teachers after participating in mobile learning using PBLMS. This is a quasi-experimental study with a non-equivalent control group design. The population of this study consisted of 80 first-year students at a university in Tasikmalaya. The sample consisted of 50 students who were selected using purposive sampling. They were 16 men and 34 women with an age range of 19–21 years. The data were collected using tests, observations, and interviews. The instruments used in this study included Creative Thinking Skill (CTS) tests, that is, the sheets of learning process observation, and interview guidance. The enhancement of CTS was processed using normalized gain and strengthened statistically by two mean difference tests. The group that took lectures using PBLMS had a higher score with an N-Gain of 0.72 (high category), while the group without PBLMS had an N-gain of 0.61 (medium category). Statistically, the two mean difference tests showed that the significance obtained was 0.003, so it can be concluded that there was a significant difference between the groups using PBLMS and without PBLMS. The research can provide an overview of the usefulness of PBLMS in supporting the achievement of learning objectives and other related skills.

Climate-change literacy of first year prospective physics teacher about long dry season phenomenon in Indonesia

Indonesia has characteristics of increasing temperatures that have yet to be widely known. Sudden temperature changes have brought many losses to Indonesians. The study was intended to analyze the level of scientific literacy on the climate-change material for prospective physics teachers in Indonesia. The study employs a qualitative methodology. The study also utilized descriptive analysis techniques by administering surveys to gather participant data. This study uses descriptive analysis techniques through the administration of surveys to collect data from participants. Increased emissions of greenhouse gases are a contributing factor to changes in temperature and climate. The escalation of greenhouse gas emissions in Indonesia leads to climate change as these gases envelop the Earth and trap the sun's heat, intensifying the greenhouse effect. The outcome entails elevated mean temperatures, alterations in precipitation patterns, and occurrences of severe weather events such as floods and droughts. Evaluating climate or temperature changes necessitates education. Education imparts knowledge about the significance of safeguarding the planet to maintain its well-being. Education plays a crucial role in addressing the challenge of climate change, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Improving Students' Concept Understanding of Lens Refraction Material by Using STEM-Based E-Modules: A Feasibility Test

This study aims to test the feasibility level of learning media in the form of STEM-based electronic modules on refraction material in lenses to improve the conceptual understanding of SMA / MA students. The research method used is R & D using the 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). However, this research only reached the development stage by testing the feasibility of e-modules. STEM-based e-modules on lens refraction material are presented as online flipbooks so that their use can be accessed via smartphones (android or iOS). Data collection in this study was carried out by distributing feasibility test questionnaires to 3 validators consisting of 2 Physics Education expert lecturers who have taught for 1 and 2 years, 1 physics teacher who has taught for 25 years, and 53 prospective physics teachers. Based on the feasibility test results by the validator, the STEM-based e-module to improve students' conceptual understanding of lens refraction material is in the category suitable for use in learning. The implication is that because the e-module has been declared feasible in the development process, the e-module can be implemented in physics learning to increase students' conceptual understanding of the concept of refraction.

Development Of Ethnophysics-Based Teaching Materials To Improve The Self-Regulatory Skills Of Prospective Physics Teachers

This development research aims to produce a product in the form of an ethnophysics-based learning tool to improve prospective physics teachers' valid and effective self-regulation. The products developed are Lecture Event Units known as SAP, Student Worksheets or LKM, Teaching Materials, and test instruments. The research design used is a 4D model consisting of Defining, Designing, Developing, and Disseminating. Data collection techniques use validation sheets and evaluation tools. Device validity data was analyzed using a Likert scale. Three expert validators assess product validity. Assessment by validators with valid to very valid criteria. The effectiveness of the teaching materials developed by researchers can be determined by increasing students' self-regulation based on the results of the N-Gain test after being given a pretest and posttest. The planning indicators show that the percentage of students who were suitable/suitable before implementing the ethno-physics learning model was 42%. This indicates that more than 50% of students have self-management related to learning planning that still needs to be improved. Applying the ethno-physics learning model as a stimulus to help students manage good learning planning contributed 36%, increasing to 78%. The monitoring indicator also has the same increase in the number of students as the planning indicator, namely 36%. This can be described as more and more students being able to manage their learning by monitoring their learning process. The evaluation indicator shows the largest percentage increase in the number of students, namely 38%, while it is only 28% for strengthening. This indicates that the ethno-physics learning model has the greatest contribution to stimulating students' evaluation abilities

The Needs Analysis in the Development of Level of Inquiry with Project Assignments Model to Promote the Creativity of Prospective Physics Teachers

This Inquiry and project-based learning models play an essential role in developing 21st-century skills, especially the development of creativity for prospective physics teacher students (PPTs). Developing and integrating these two models requires a needs analysis as the first step of development. Therefore, this study aims to conduct a needs analysis for developing a level inquiry model with project assignments. This research uses a descriptive study. The needs assessment study method with a convergent analysis approach is used in this study. Data sources in this study include curriculum documents in the form of Semester Lesson Plan (SLP) and practicum guidance modules for introductory physics courses. Perception data was also collected from respondents from 33 PPTs and lecturers of introductory physics courses. The data collection techniques used were documentation, questionnaires and interviews. The results of the study concluded that the curriculum for introductory physics lectures contained scientific and creative skill competencies for PPTs. However, lecturers still dominate learning, and physics practicum activities have not yet led to an appropriate inquiry learning process and project learning is rarely implemented. The creativity of PPTs has not been optimized in learning physics. Lecturers and students responded that developing the Level of Inquiry with Project Assignments Model (LoI-PA) is very important to increase the creativity of PPTs. The LoI-PA hypothetical model is presented in the discussion of this study. However, further research is still needed to develop valid learning steps and integrate information technology into the learning model steps.

Analysis of the Need for Development of Virtual Reality-Based Learning Media to Build Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) Competencies for Prospective Physics Teachers

Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) is a conceptual framework used to describe the knowledge needed by a teacher to integrate technology into the learning process. In the context of developing Virtual Reality (VR) based learning media, physics education students as prospective teachers need to have a strong understanding of how VR technology can be used as a medium for teaching specific topics (TK), how to actively involve students in the VR environment ( PK), and a deep understanding of the lesson topics taught (CK). This research aims to produce Virtual Reality-Based Learning Media to build the TPACK competency of Physics Teacher Candidates that is feasible, practical, and effective. The development research method used is EDR (Educational Design Research) with the following stages: analysis and exploration; design and construction; and evaluation and reflection. Based on the questionnaire given to students, interviews conducted with lecturers, and literature review studies that have been carried out, it was concluded that it is necessary to develop Virtual Reality-based Learning Media Development to Build the Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) Competencies of Prospective Physics Teachers.