Quasi-experimental Research Method Research Articles

The Influence of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Approaches on Learning Outcomes of Alternative Energy Subthemes

The purpose of this study was to improve learning outcomes in the alternative energy sub-theme by using a two-group design quasi-experimental research method at Selaawi State Elementary School. The subjects of this study were students in class III-A and III-B of Selaawi State Elementary School which consisted of 53 students. This research was conducted in the even semester of the 2020/2021 school year. The results showed that there was an influence of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Approach on Learning Outcomes of the Alternative Energy Sub-theme. This can be seen from the average N-gain value in the experimental class group of 79 in the high category, and the average N-gain value in the control class is 57.77. Thus the results of testing the hypothesis that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted because t_count> t_table is 9.5202 > 2.00758. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that this research shows that there is a positive effect of using the STEM approach.

Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Student Team Achievement Division (STAD) terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran PPKn Kelas V SDN Semanan 13 Petang

This study aims to determine whether there are differences in students' Civics learning outcomes between students who use the Student Team Achievement Division (STAD) learning model and students who use conventional learning methods. This study used the Quasi Experiment research method with the Nonequivalent Control Group Design research design. The population subjects in this study were all fifth grade students at SDN Semanan 13 Petang, totaling 60 students, by taking a sample of two classes of 60 students, namely the VA class which consisted of 29 students as the experimental class and the VB class. consisting of 31 students as the control class. The data collection technique used a multiple choice test with 25 valid and reliable questions. To test the pretest hypothesis in this study using the t-test, the t-test results obtained tcount 1.192 and ttable = 2.0021, meaning that there is no significant effect between the average pretest value of the control class and the experimental class. Whereas for testing the posttest hypothesis from the t-test results obtained tcount = 7.316 and ttable = 2.0021, it can be interpreted that there is a significant influence between the average posttest value of the control class and the experimental class. This can be interpreted that the learning outcomes of students who use the Student Team Achievement Division learning model are higher than those who use conventional learning methods.

Pengaruh Model Discovery Learning Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Sekolah Dasar (MI/SD)

The ability to think at a high level in the 21st century is certainly very important, especially in the world of education which is expected to be able to produce a superior generation who is ready to face problems in the future. According to the Ministry of Education and Culture (2021) that Higher Education personnel and Indonesian students who are part of the productive age need to prepare themselves early by honing and improving 5C skills. This is in line with the construction of 5C skills consisting of Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Coordinating with Others, Cognitive Flexibility. Critical thinking skills can be developed through a learning model, one of which is a discovery-based learning model (discovery learning). This study aims to determine the influence of the discovery learning model on the critical thinking ability of elementary school (MI / SD) students. This research uses a quantitative approach with quasi-experimental research methods with a nonequivalent control group design design. This study sampled 48 students. The data collection technique uses a question instrument in the form of a description consisting of 10 valid and reliable questions. Data analysis techniques for normality tests use kolmogorov-smirnov technique, for homogeneity tests using levene tests with test criteria based on mean and t-tests for hypothesis testing. To find out whether or not there is an influence on students' critical thinking skills, a t test is carried out using an independent sample t test. From the test results of the pretest hypothesis count = 0.882 and ttabel = 1.67, it can be concluded that there is no difference between the pretest results of the experimental class and the pretest results of the control class. As for testing the posttest hypothesis, the calculated value = 6.455 and ttabel = 1.67 were obtained, so it can be concluded that there is a difference between the posttest results of the experimental class and the posttest results of the control class. This can be interpreted to mean that the ability to think critically using the discovery learning model is higher than the conventional model (cooperative model).

Effects of the 5E Learning Model on Physics Students’ Academic Achievements

This study aims to determine the effects of the 5E learning cycle model at the bachelor level physics students’ academic achievement. Null hypotheses were examined to accomplish this study. The population included all students studying science education at the bachelor’s level on Tribhuvan University’s constitutional campuses. The sample of the study consisted of sixty (60) physics students from two constitutional education campuses in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur districts, who were in their second year of bachelor’s degree. A quasi-experimental research method was adopted for this investigation. There were 30 students in each of the control and experimental groups. The instrument was validated by university professors and lecturers, and the Kuder Richardson -21 formula was used to determine the reliability coefficient which was found to be 0.78. The experimental and control groups were taught for fifteen hours on the topic “Electrostatic Force, Field, and Potential” using a learning cycle model and conventional teaching methods. The results of this investigation demonstrated that students taught using the learning cycle model were shown to be more successful learners in physics than those taught using the conventional teaching technique.

The effectiveness of Lombok traditional games on increasing physical literacy of elementary school

Physical literacy has four components, one of which is the physical component. Increasing the physical component requires learning strategies implemented through physical education, one of which is the traditional Lombok game, which is an effective learning process for children. This research aims to test the effectiveness of traditional Lombok games in increasing physical literacy in elementary school students. This study used the Quasi Experimental Design research method (pretest and posttest control group design) involving 66 class IV students. It consists of two groups, namely, the control group and the intervention group. The intervention group (n = 33; 50% boys and girls) received a weekly 60-minute Lombok traditional game session provided by a local instructor trained in child care, whereas the control group (n = 33; 50% boys and women) received no additional treatment.Components of children's physical literacy were assessed using the PLAYbasic instrument before and after treatment. The results of the PL assessment of the pre-test control group were 42.7 in the Emarging category, the post-test was 45.5 in the Emarging category, while in the experimental group the pre-test was 45.6 in the Emarging category and the post-test was 65.1 in the Competent category, there was an increase in the experimental group. The experimental group using traditional Lombok games had a better level of physical literacy or the Competent category than the control group. While the results of data analysis from the study showed the output of the Independent Samples Test, the Sig value was obtained. (2-tailed) = 0.000 0.05.Thus, the traditional Lombok games for grade IV students aged 9 years have a significant influence. Based on these results, it shows the importance of traditional Lombok game interventions that can provide benefits for developing and increasing appropriate physical literacy in later life.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SPINNING WHEEL GAMES IN INTRODUCING ENGLISH VOCABULARY IN CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the spinning wheel game in introducing English vocabulary to early childhood at Fadhilah Amal 3 Kindergarten, Padang City. In this study, 20 children were taken as research objects, where 10 children came from the control group and 10 children came from the experimental group. This study uses a quasi-experimental research method in which there is a pre-test and post-test control group. Data collection techniques used in this study were tests and observations. The sampling technique in this study is cluster sampling. Testing the research instrument used a validation test with professional judgment to find out the results with the help of SPSS 19.0 using the alpha Cronbach technique. Testing the hypothesis using statistical techniques T-test with the help of SPSS 19.0 for Windows which shows a significance level of 0.002 < 0.05. Obtaining an effect size of 1.77 is concluded to be included in the high category, thus the spinning wheel game in the introduction of English vocabulary is significantly effective.

Use of Audio-Visual Presentations in Araling Panlipunan: Effects to the Academic Performance of Grade Five of Manongol Central Elementary School

This study was conducted to determine the effects of audio-visual presentations in Araling Panlipunan to the performance of Grade Five learners at Manongol Central Elementary School. The researcher used the quasi-experimental method of research. It employed the two group’s pre-test/post-test design in which the experimental group was exposed to the audio-visual presentation while the control group was exposed to the traditional instruction. Comparisons were made before and after the intervention. The participants of this study were the Grade 5 learners of Manongol Central Elementary School wherein two sections were used in the study. The Grade 5- Mahogany, composed of 47 learners and who got the head during toss-coin, was assigned as experimental group exposed to audio-visual presentation and the Grade 5- Narra, which is also composed of 47 learners and who got the tail, was assigned as control group exposed to traditional instruction. Results of the study revealed that there is a significant difference in the performance of each of the two groups as revealed in the pre-test and post-test scores. However, the experimental group demonstrated a higher increase on their scores than those who did not use audio-visual presentations. This only means that the use of audio-visual presentations in teaching Araling Panlipunan contributed a lot on the performance of the respondents under the experimental group.

"Quizizz" as An Evaluation of Advanced Natural Science Learning to Increase Concentration in Post-Pandemic Learning

Switching online learning to learning face-to-face (FTF) post-Covid-19 pandemic in the Advanced Natural Science learning course needs good adaptation from the lecturer and student. Students are not yet fully ready to follow learning FTF. When they follow learning, students are not yet entirely focused on learning. This show that the learning concentration of students is low. This research was conducted to evaluate Advanced Natural Science learning post-Covid-19 pandemic. This study aims to determine whether giving quizzes with the application Quiziz affects students’ learning concentration. This study uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental method of research. This research design used the pretest-posttest group design. The sample from this study is 36 students 4th Semester Class A 2021/2022 academic year of Education for Islamic Elementary School Teachers (EIEST) with a random cluster sampling technique. The data were analyzed using the t-paired test. From the study, the Quizizz can be made for evaluation on Advanced Natural Science at learning FTF post-pandemic. Students in Advanced Natural Science courses could overcome the lack of concentration by giving quizzes using Quizizz. Besides increasing the learning concentration of students, giving quizzes with the application Quizizz also have several positive impacts. The effects were increased motivation to learn, improved spirit competition, and enhanced understanding of the material.

Dynamic of Blended Learning and Technology Supported Learning Strategies On Tertiary Students’ Performance in English Writing

The study investigated the dynamic of blended learning and technology supported learning strategies on tertiary students’ performance in English writing. The sample for the study is made up of ninety (90) students from public tertiary institutions in Ekiti State. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select the ninety (90) respondents from the three (3) sampled higher institutions in the state. The study used a quasi-experimental research method to explore the relationship between variables. The quasi-experimental design for the study was the non-randomized pretest, post-test control group design. The instrument used for data collection was an English Writing Skill Performance Test. Three research questions were raised to guide the study and they were answered descriptively using mean and Standard Deviation. Four research hypotheses were formulated for the study and tested using t-test analysis of independent sample and a two way Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Based on the data analysis, findings revealed that students that were exposed to blended learning instructional strategy significantly outperformed their counterparts who were exposed to technology supported method strategy and those taught using conventional method of teaching. Also, students who were exposed to technology supported method performed significantly higher than those taught using conventional method. It was further found that significant difference existed in gender performance with respect to the two strategies employed in the experimental group. While female students outperformed their male counterpart when been exposed to blended learning strategy, no significant difference existed when they were exposed to technology supported method. Lastly, the study concludes that there was significant effect of blended learning, technology supported and conventional methods on the tertiary students’ learning outcomes in post-test. government, in conjunction with curriculum developers, the federal and state government; other professional bodies like National Universities Commission should create resource centers that can sensitize other stakeholders in the educational sector on the efficacy of blended learning and technology supported learning approach. Keywords: Students’ performance, blended learning, Technology supported learning, Tertiary Institutions, English writing Journal Reference Format: Obadare, F.T.(2023): Dynamic of Blended Learning and Technology Supported Learning Strategies On Tertiary Students’ Performance in English Writing. Humanities, Management, Arts, Education & the Social Sciences Journal. Vol. 11. No. 1, Pp 111-126. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/HUMANITIES/V11N1P8x. Available online at www.isteams.net/humanitiesjournal

Dynamic of Blended Learning and Technology Supported Learning Strategies On Tertiary Students’ Performance in English Writing

The study investigated the dynamic of blended learning and technology supported learning strategies on tertiary students’ performance in English writing. The sample for the study is made up of ninety (90) students from public tertiary institutions in Ekiti State. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select the ninety (90) respondents from the three (3) sampled higher institutions in the state. The study used a quasi-experimental research method to explore the relationship between variables. The quasi-experimental design for the study was the non-randomized pretest, post-test control group design. The instrument used for data collection was an English Writing Skill Performance Test. Three research questions were raised to guide the study and they were answered descriptively using mean and Standard Deviation. Four research hypotheses were formulated for the study and tested using t-test analysis of independent sample and a two way Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Based on the data analysis, findings revealed that students that were exposed to blended learning instructional strategy significantly outperformed their counterparts who were exposed to technology supported method strategy and those taught using conventional method of teaching. Also, students who were exposed to technology supported method performed significantly higher than those taught using conventional method. It was further found that significant difference existed in gender performance with respect to the two strategies employed in the experimental group. While female students outperformed their male counterpart when been exposed to blended learning strategy, no significant difference existed when they were exposed to technology supported method. Lastly, the study concludes that there was significant effect of blended learning, technology supported and conventional methods on the tertiary students’ learning outcomes in post-test. government, in conjunction with curriculum developers, the federal and state government; other professional bodies like National Universities Commission should create resource centers that can sensitize other stakeholders in the educational sector on the efficacy of blended learning and technology supported learning approach. Keywords: Students’ performance, blended learning, Technology supported learning, Tertiary Institutions, English writing Journal Reference Format: Obadare, F.T.(2023): Dynamic of Blended Learning and Technology Supported Learning Strategies On Tertiary Students’ Performance in English Writing. Humanities, Management, Arts, Education & the Social Sciences Journal. Vol. 10. No. 3, Pp 111-126. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/HUMANITIES/V11N1P8. Available online at www.isteams.net/humanitiesjournal

The Effectiveness of Offline and Online Pregnant Women Classes on Knowledge of High-Risk Pregnant Women

Efforts to reduce maternal mortality need to be carried out by early detection of high-risk pregnancies at maternal and child health services or in the community. Method: Quasi experimental research method non-equivalent control group design. Results: Based on an analysis of differences in mothers' knowledge about high-risk pregnancies in the Intervention group and the Control Group in the Gunung Bahagia Health Center area in 2022, the results obtained were p-value (0.074) > 0.05, which means there was no difference in the knowledge of respondents in the Pregnant Women Class class between post online and post offline. Discussion: Giving pregnant women classes before and after in the offline group has a good effect because there is an increase in the average knowledge of pregnant women. Conclusion: In providing health education both offline and online, there is no difference in the effectiveness of both the intervention group and the control group. Increasing mother's knowledge based on mother's understanding in receiving the information that has been given.

PENGARUH PENERAPAN LEMBAR KEGIATAN PESERTA DIDIK (LKPD) BERBASIS PENDEKATAN SAINTIFIK TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATERI SISTEM KOORDINASI KELAS XI DI SMA NEGERI 1 SEKAMPUNG

The aims of this study was to determine the effect of LKPD based on a scientific approach on cognitive learning outcomes and which one is higher between the average cognitive learning outcomes of the Coordination System Biology using LKPD based on a scientific approach and those without using LKPD. The research method used is a quasi-experimental research method (Quasy Experiment). The experimental design used was the Test-Only control design, namely this design has 2 groups, the first group is the experimental class group and the control class group. The sample in this study was obtained by cluster random sampling, random sampling was obtained by drawing, namely class XI MIPA-1 as the control class and MIPA-2 as the experimental class. The instrument in this study was a test with a total of 17 questions. Based on the research results, it can be seen that the average value of the experimental class is 86.44 and the average value of the control class is 70.88. Based on the results of hypothesis testing using two-party t-test obtained –t1 - < t1 t1 (-2,00< 28,93 > 2,00) means that learning outcomes in the experimental class using LKPD are not the same as learning outcomes in the control class that do not use LKPD. Then based on the hypothesis test using one-party t-test results obtained -tdaf<thit (-1.67 <28.41) means that the learning outcomes of the experimental class using LKPD are greater than the learning outcomes of the control class that do not use LKPD in SMA Negeri 1 Sekampung.

Application of Learning Strategies and Emotional Intelligence on Learning Outcomes of Music Art Students of Tebing Tinggi Public 2 Senior High School

This study aims to compare students ’art learning outcomes through the application of accelerated learning strategies with expository learning strategies, emotional relationship intelligence with students’ learning outcomes of music art. This research is an experiment (experiment) and treatment (treatment). The study population was all students of SMA Negeri 2 and 3 Tebing Tinggi. The sample was determined by cluster random sampling technique. This study used a quasi-experimental research method. The results of the study are differences in the learning outcomes of students who learn with accelerated learning strategies both in groups of students who have high emotional intelligence and students who have low emotional intelligence. Higher learning outcomes for students who are taught the art of music with accelerated learning strategies from the expository. The high emotional intelligence learning outcomes taught with accelerated learning strategies were better than students who studied expository learning, while the learning outcomes of students who had low emotional intelligence who were taught with accelerated learning strategies were better than students taught expository learning strategies. These results indicate that the acceleration learning strategy is more effectively applied in students’ learning of the art of music in order to improve learning outcomes of high emotional intelligence.
 Keywords: expository learning strategies; music art; emotional intelligence

The Effectiveness of Opinion Gaps, Reasoning, and Information Tasks in Improving Speaking Skills

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of using the gap task of opinion, reasoning and information on speaking skills at the secondary school level. This study used a quasi-experimental research method involving 352 students. The three experimental groups received treatment with gaps in opinion, reasoning, and information gap tasks. All groups were examined for their initial speaking ability. The experimental group was given an intervention with gaps in opinion, reasoning, and information while the control group was given a traditional intervention to improve speaking ability. After the intervention had been carried out, all groups were examined for their speaking ability. Data analysis was performed using one-way ANOVA. The results indicated that the experimental groups showed a significant increase in speaking ability compared to students in the control group in the post-test phase. Intervention from giving the gap task of opinion, reasoning, and information is more effective for improving speaking skills. Three assignments of opinion gaps, reasoning, and information can improve students' speaking fluency. Of the three assignments, the information gap assignment provides the most significant contribution compared to the gap of opinion and reasoning tasks because the instructions in the information gap task are more varied and more intensive in encouraging students to interact in various contexts. Based on these findings, the researcher recommends designing materials by creating assignments that contain gaps in opinions, reasoning, and information to achieve learning objectives.

Charade Game: Does it Impact Students’ Writing Ability?

Modern English instruction must show a developing strategy to motivate and inspire pupils. Introducing games into the teaching and learning process is an option for reducing student boredom. The game of Charade is one alternate teaching strategy that can be used to teach English writing and improve students' writing skills. This study utilized the Charade game as a teaching method for writing. Utilizing a pre-test and post-test, a quasi-experimental research method was implemented. 30 students were assigned to each of the control and experimental groups, for a total of 60. After a series of interventions, students' writing skills were assessed. The outcome of quantitative data analysis was performed using SPSS 25. Compared to the control group, the experimental group demonstrates a considerable change and improvement in writing skills. The significant improvement of the experimental group demonstrates the efficacy of the Charade game as a method for teaching writing.

Enhancing College Students’ Procedural Knowledge of Physics Using Blended Jigsaw-IV Problem-Solving Instruction

Jigsaw-IV Problem-solving method is innovative active learning instruction used to improve college student’s learning. The main purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of Jigsaw-IV problem-solving instruction on preservice physics teachers' (PSPT) procedural knowledge in college of teacher education in the Southern nation nationality region of Ethiopia. The study involves 136 first year PSPTs who are attending their preservice teacher education program in four colleges of teacher education. To achieve the goal of the study, a quasi-experimental research method with the pretest-posttest design was used. Procedural knowledge test was used for Data collection. The reliability of the test was checked using KR-20 and found to be 0.83. In treatment groups one, two, and three, the TECDRER (Thinking, Exploring, Choosing, and Manipulating), Discussing, Reflecting, Evaluating, and Re-teaching) model used in Jigsaw-IV problem-solving strategies (J-IVPSS), Jigsaw-IV (J-IV), and Problem Solving Strategies (PSS) were employed, while the customary method was employed for the comparison group. After checking all necessary assumption the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics such as ANOVA and ANCOVA. The results showed that treatment groups performed significantly better than the comparison group. It was suggested that the J-IVPSS is a good approach to enhance PSPT's Procedural knowledge.

Inquiry-based instructional strategies for effective conceptualization of photosynthesis: The case of elementary school

This study investigated the effectiveness of student-centered instruction on eighth-grade students’ conceptual understanding of photosynthesis. The study employed a Quasi-experimental research method. The data collection instruments included were multiple-choice tests, observations, and an informal assessment. The pretest and posttest were administered before and after treatment, respectively. An informal assessment was also administered before and after the intervention. Besides, the observation was conducted from the first day up to the last day of the intervention. The pretest and posttest data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and t-tests quantitatively, while data collected through informal assessment and observation were presented using narration. The findings of the pretest revealed that there was no significant difference between the mean scores of the two groups. Post-test results revealed that experimental group students significantly improved their conceptual understanding of the topic of photosynthesis compared to the control group students. The study concluded that the guided inquiry teaching method is more effective than the lecture method in improving students’ conceptual understanding of photosynthesis. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that governments encourage biology teachers to apply guided inquiry teaching methods by providing appropriate instructional material.

Strategies to improving patient safety in hospitals

Introduction: Patient safety is the initial foundation of quality healthcare that shared responsibility between policymakers as well as healthcare delivery, especially nurses, who aim for improvement. Interventions in patient safety culture reduce safety incidents, thereby, lowering the disability rates and deaths due to side effects of healthcare delivery. Therefore, this research aims to provide an overview of strategies to improve patient safety culture, which involves nurses in hospital settings.
 Design and Methods: In this research, a Scoping review was carried out using online database searches at ProQuest, Ebsco, and Sciencedirect. The selected article was experimental research, using English, published between 2011-2021, and fulfilled the criteria for inclusion and exclusion set.
 Result: In the initial disbursement, 480 articles were obtained with 13 studies that meet the inclusion criteria. The articles obtained used quasi-experimental research methods (2 articles), pre-post intervention design (4 articles), intervention time series (2 articles), randomized controlled trial (1 article), prospective cohort intervention (1 article), repeated cross-sectional experimental research (1 article), Mix quasi-experimental method non-randomized design and qualitative (1 article), and control groups (4 articles). Based on the articles obtained, the strategies to increase the patient safety culture in hospitals can be categorized into 4, which include educational, simulation, team, and comprehensive programs.
 Conclusions: All interventions implemented possess a positive impact on patient safety culture.

THE USE OF KAHOOT GAME TO ENRICH STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY AT SMA NEGERI 2 MAJENE

This research aimed to find out whether or not the use of Kahoot game effects students’ vocabulary at SMANegeri 2 Majene. The research employed quasi-experimental research method. The subjects of this researchwere two groups, the experimental and control group of tenth grade students at SMA Negeri 2 Mejene. Thedata of this research were analyzed by calculating the data using SPSS 26. The result of the data showed themean scores of experimental group pre-test was 43.20 and the control group 39.77. After both groups obtainedthe treatments, the mean score of both groups increased. The mean score of experimental post-test was 71.09and the control group was 53.03. It was also supported by the result of the independent t-test. The resultshowed that the value of Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.000 < 0.05, it means Ho was rejected and H₁ was accepted. Afteranalyzing the data, the researcher found that there were differences of the score between the students whowere taught by using Kahoot Game and the students who were taught by using conventional method. As theresult, Kahoot Game was effective to enrich students’ vocabulary at the tenth grade students of SMA Negeri 2Majene.

Pengaruh Air Rebusan Daun Sirih Hijau Dalam Mempercepat Penyembuhan Luka Perineum Di Klinik Ida Wardani Kabupaten Mandailing Natal Tahun 2022

The postpartum period is the condition of a post partum mother who gynecologically returns to her pre-pregnancy state with a recovery time that can last 42 days or 6 weeks and even during the post partum period a mother experiences many physical and psychological changes. This study aims to determine the effect of green betel leaf decoction in accelerating perineal wound healing at the Ida Wardani Clinic, Mandailing Natal District in 2022. This type of research uses a quasi-experimental research method with a post test with control group design. The number of samples used was 20 people. Data analysis technique using paired sample t test. the results obtained from 20 respondents, the results for the value of p = 0.001 means p <0.05, stating that there is a difference in the effectiveness of green betel leaf decoction in accelerating perineal wound healing in the intervention group and the control group. Conclusion: betel leaf boiled water is effective in accelerating healing perineal wounds in postpartum mothers because betel leaf is an alternative plant which has the main component of essential oils consisting of phenol and derivative compounds, so it is very safe for wound healing.