Learning Materials For Students Research Articles

Characteristics and practicality of problem-based project learning to improve process and product performances of prospective physics teachers

This study aims to describe the characteristics and practicality of a problem-based project learning model to improve process performance and product performance of prospective physics teachers. The problem-based project learning (PBPL) model uses the design of the Plomp. The trial subjects are the PBPL model and the Unesa laboratory physics course students. The trial used a one-group pretest-posttest design. The data were collected using theoretical and empirical study sheets, observation sheets for the implementation of the Lecture Program Unit (LPU) PBPL Model, an instrument for student learning material readability assessment sheets, an instrument for Student Activity Sheet (SAS) readability assessment sheets, an instrument for observing field constraints during learning process. The data were analyzed descriptively by calculating the percentage and proportion then looking at the category group. Data analysis used quantitative descriptive statistics. The results showed: 1) The characteristics of the developed model have: syntax consisting of 5 steps, supported by a solid theoretical foundation, specific learning environment, and specific learning objectives. 2) The model developed is included in the practical category in terms of: (a) The implementation of the model with implemented criteria; (b) Students are active in learning physics using the PBPL model; (c) small and insurmountable learning constraints. It is concluded that the PBPL model developed has certain characteristics and is practical to improve process performance and product performance of prospective teachers.

Decrease of microbial contamination by application of routinely glycerol and phenol solution on human cadavers

Human cadaver is imperative learning material for medical students. The cadavers expose to microbial contamination every time anatomists work with them. The microorganisms found in preparations’ cadavers could be pathogenic. Although the cadaver has supported a preservation method but does not inhibit microbial germination. The purposes of this study were evaluation the use of the routine solution to decrease potential contamination. Samples were collected air dissection hall and cadavers' sections after drying the cadavers, and after use of routinely glycerin and phenol solution (1.5 g phenol in 100 cc glycerol), inoculated on eosin methylene blue agar (EMB), blood agar (BA), Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA), and SDA with the addition of chloramphenicol (50 mg/l in ethanol solution) (SC), in a Petri dish and incubated at 25 °C and 37 °C. After 3-5 days, the morphology was studied macroscopically and microscopically. We found Sporothrix schenckii ; Streptomyces , Bacillus subtilis and Aspergillus flavus , Geotrichum candidum , on the samples of dryness cadavers and air dissection hall, respectively. But fungus and bacteria contamination was decreased after the use of glycerin and phenol solution. Based on the results of this study, it is suggested that glycerol and phenol solution can be used at least once a week to reduce microbial contamination and prevent the spread of the disease from the cadavers to students and professors.

중도중복장애 학생을 위한 교수·학습 자료 활용 실태 및 개선 요구

The purpose of this study was to examine the utilization and improvement plans of teaching and learning materials for students with severe multiple disabilities. Focus group interviews were conducted with 12 participants who had experience in developing teaching and learning materials and using teaching and learning materials for students with severe and multiple disabilities. As a result of the analysis, using the qualitative analysis method, the following 3 themes and 11 subthemes were identified. (1) the utilization of teaching and learning materials for students with severe and multiple disabilities; (2) difficulty in using teaching and learning materials for students with severe and multiple disabilities; (3) improvement plans in teaching and learning materials for students with severe and multiple disabilities. This study is to identify the actual conditions and demands for the use of teaching and learning materials for students with severe and multiple disabilities. This is based on the actual conditions of use in the field of education, which are delivered by educational experts related to severe and multiple disabilities. It is significant in that it has presented the direction of teaching and learning materials that need to be improved.

Exploration of the Compilation of English Learning Materials for Chinese College Students Based on Big Data under the Guidance of Complex Dynamic Theory

With the help of big data and Citespace software, this research makes a statistical analysis of the journals and dissertations on College English teaching and learning materials collected by CNKI from 2011 to 2020. This paper, based on the knowledge map drawn by the visualized analysis of literatures volume, authors, research institutions and keywords clustering, analyzes the current research status and hotspots in the compilation of China’s College English textbooks. It is found that there are six problems in the compilation. Because of the complexity of teaching and learning materials and the dynamic progress of language learning, the nature of English teaching and learning materials is bound to turn from a learning tool to learning resources. Thus, this research, from the perspective of Complex Dynamic System Theory, attempts to develop big data-based College English learning materials with digital, individual and multi-dimensional characteristics by three paths: the establishment of big data-based English learning behaviors index system, the development of big data-based College English learning materials and the application of big data-based College English learning materials. This paper will explore a new way of developing China’s College English learning materials, improve and optimize the compilation and development of College English learning materials in China.

Responsive student model in an intelligent tutoring system and its evaluation

In this paper, we introduce a new student responsive model to support students who use an Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS) as an E-Learning tool. We proposed a weighted-based model to estimate and suggest learning materials for students who are pursuing a computer-based course. We have built a brand new ITS called WinITS with our proposed responsive student model and deployed it in Hanoi National University of Education-Vietnam (HNUE) in the second semester of the school year 2019-2020 with a computer science course. To compare the effectiveness of applying ITS to the students, we compare test results and analyze some other aspects related to the course. On the other hand, we conducted a survey between two groups: with and without using WinITS. 63 students are volunteers who participated in the case study. Before learning, 43 students from Group 1 will take a short survey of the Felder-Silverman questionnaire to identify learning styles, after that, they go through all the lessons from the course under the support of WinITS, the lessons will be chosen to satisfy student’s need. On another side, 18 students from Group 2 will make the same test to compare the result to Group 1. In the range of research, we illustrate that our implementation shows some encouraging results such as reducing learning time, improving test score by 1.13 standard deviations, and making the lesson more interesting and flexible. The results have revealed some advantages of studying with computer-added compared to the traditional class in various ways and showed the effectiveness of the proposed model in Intelligent Tutoring Systems.

Pengembangan Perangkat Pembelajaran Model Discovery Learning Berbasis Standar Kompetensi Kerja Nasional Indonesia (SKKNI)

This is a development research that aims to evolve a learning instruments discovery learning model based on the SKKNI on volumetric analysis subject that are valid, practical, and effective. The development model used in this study refers to the 4D, which consists of the defining, design, development, and dissemination. The learning instruments developed are RPP, LKPD, Student Learning Materials, and THB. The SKKNI-based discovery learning model volumetric learning device that was developed was then validated by two experts. After validation, a learning device trial is then conducted at the SMK-SMAK Makassar in class XI E with a total of 35 students. The results of the study indicate that the SKKNI-based discovery learning model developed after being validated was very accurate (V = 3.75). The learning device is stated to be practical because the practicality test related to: (1) the implementation of the learning device is in the fully implemented category (M = 1.86) included in the category (1.5 ≤ M ≤ 2.0), (2) the teacher gave a very positive response with a percentage of 93.49%, and (3) the students gave a very positive response with a percentage of 91.93%. This learning device also meets the effectiveness criteria, which are reviewed through learning outcomes with a classical percentage of completeness 94.00%. Therefore, the results of the study indicate that the developed learning device products meet valid, practical, and effective criteria.

The Development of Flipped Learning Model Based on MyBrilian to Support Planned Online Learning

The Covid 19 pandemic period has changed the learning system, including the presence of online learning. Literature reviews from various sources state that the Flipped Learning model is an alternative model for planned online learning. Even so, the Flipped Learning model cannot be implemented directly, but it must be adapted to the conditions where students learn. The development of the Flipped Learning model in this study is supported by a Moodle-based e-learning campus, which is called MyBrilian, through the following syntax: (1) Introduction, (2) Exploration, (3) Study, (4) Exposure, and (5) Assessment. This study involved 66 students of Information System study program of Universitas Dinamika who took Basic Mathematics courses. The instrument used is the Lesson Plans, Student Learning Materials and Test Instruments. Data analysis through statistical descriptive and qualitative descriptive techniques. Based on the data analysis, it can be concluded that the learning is classified into increased knowledge on a high scale, namely N-Gain of 0.7, and based on student response questionnaire, it shows satisfactory results in each syntax. The conclusion is that the flipped learning model can be adopted as an implementation of planned online learning, by adjusting to local learning conditions and with the support of technology.

Developing gamification based biology learning materials for senior high school students in industrial agricultural area in jember, indonesia

This research aimed at describing the feasibility of gamification-based biology learning materials for senior high school students in the industrial agricultural area in Jember, Indonesia. The feasibility was based on the content validity, construct validity, and student responses. The development procedure of the learning materials used Plomp’s development model which consisted of the preliminary investigation - design - realization - test, evaluation, and revision – implementation stages. The learning materials developed in this research were the syllabus and lesson plans, material modules, gamification modules. The research data were collected using interviews, observation, tests, questionnaires and documentation. The feasibility of the developed learning materials obtained very feasible criteria based on the average score by the expert team. Therefore, it can be concluded that the learning materials developed in this research are very feasible to be implemented in schools viewed from the content validity, construct validity, and student responses.

Developing English learning materials for computer network engineering students at peripheral Indonesia

This research was aimed at developing and validating English learning materials for students of computer network engineering of Vocational High School (VHS) at peripheral city of Indonesia.� This study followed the Research and Development (R&D) method. It involved three experts in the field of English instruction, ten students and one English teacher of Vocational High School (VHS) Teladan Metro, Lampung which was considered as a peripheral part of Indonesia. The research data were drawn from questionnaire distributed to the students, an interview conducted to the English teacher, and the developed materials which had been validated by the experts. The findings of the research show: (1) the development of English learning materials for computer networking should be centred around the students� learning needs; (2) a prompting visuals aspect and a clear map of the course book are what make the developed course book more acceptable, and (3) experts validation of the developed course book enhances its readability and acceptability. It is recommended that English teachers of VHS would design their own supplementary learning materials as the nation-wide use materials might not cover all of the students� learning needs.

System Development Management E-School as a Students Information Media

The Filial e-school website of LPKA Class I Palembang has indeed provided supporting learning materials for students for formal education at elementary, junior high, and high-school levels. However, entrepreneurship-materials are not yet available on the website as an effort to equip the future of students after leaving LPKA is very important to be improved. The development of e-school Filial LPKA was carried out by presenting entrepreneurial materials interactively. The method used in developing entrepreneurship learning multimedia video tools is the Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC) method. Entrepreneurship-material is presented in a multimedia video format that can be accessed by students at a booth in the LPKA environment. The booth provided is equipped with a set of multimedia personal computers that are connected to the internet network. Each student is given their respective account by the LPKA to be able to access entrepreneurial-material video content on the e-school website with the URL address:https://e-schoolfiliallpka.com. Every student who accesses this e-school website, can interact directly with the system provided, for example by asking questions about the entrepreneurial video material being watched and questions will be answered by practitioners/contributors, students can also express their interest by giving likes. LPKA can also monitor student visit charts for each video material they watch and graphics of student favorite video material. The LPKA party can find out the area of interest of each student that is available so that this effort is expected to increase the motivation and ability of their entrepreneurs in the future. The e-school website also provides a virtual online gallery space for students’ work so that the products of entrepreneurship while at LPKA can be exhibited to the public so that the wider community can find out and visit online and in this way is expected to increase their confidence in the work.

Pengaruh Model Student Teams Achivement Division (STAD) Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa

The research objective was to determine how much influence the application of the Student Teams Achievement Divisions has on student achivement and understanding of the consept student learning material. This research uses the Action Research method which is carried out in two cycles, in each cycle carrying out the planning, application, observation, and reflection stages. The subjects of this research were 25 students of class V MIM 1 Bumirejo. The data analysis technique uses descriptive quantitative and data obtained from the test. The result showed the level of attainment of student learning completeness information in cycle 1 was 44%, in cycle 2 it was 84 %, meaning that the application of the Student Teams Achievement Divisions type of cooperative learning model increased by 40%. In the description of the test results for understanding the concept of learning materials based on the achievement of the KKM, students experienced a significant increase in the concept of learning material.

Analisis kebutuhan bahan ajar berbasis kearifan lokal budidaya nanas madu belik

This study aims to determine the initial description of the need for teaching materials based on local wisdom of belik honey pineapple cultivation. The research method used is descriptive with a sample of 36 students of class XI MIPA 4 SMA Negeri 1 Moga, 9 teachers of Biology MGMP Pemalang, 5 farmers of belik honey pineapple. Data collection methods by observation and interviews. Observation using an online questionnaire about teacher teaching material needs and student learning material needs. Apart from that, he also conducted interviews using interview guides to pineapple farmers in Mendelem village, Belik sub-district, Pemalang district. The results of the analysis of the needs for the development of teaching materials students want the types of teaching materials that have criteria that are easy to learn, fun, interesting, various learning resources, interactive, structured, and detailed so that they can be used independently. The results of the analysis of teaching material need that the teacher wants have criteria to increase student enthusiasm for learning, creative thinking, activities, learning outcomes, development of teaching materials, easy, in the form of modules, based on local wisdom, independent. This description can be used in the development of teaching materials according to student needs. Teachers can improve the quality and quality of learning and know the types of teaching materials based on needs, namely in the form of e-modules.

ANALISIS KOMPOSISI ADELITA KARYA FRANCISCO TARREGA

This study aims to describe the results of an analysis of Adelita's music composition in terms of melody, rhythm, and harmony analyzed based on motives, themes, phrases, and periods. It aims to find out the creation concept made by the composer. This research belongs to a qualitative descriptive analysis research. The main instrument in this study was the researcher itself. The researcher processed the data by doing some steps such as reading scores from Adelita's material, then classifying the data from understanding music theory, from the structural aspect, as well as the melody, rhythm, and harmony, so that the researcher can make a summary of the data found in the form of writings which describe an understanding of music theory. Then, the researcher conducted a feasibility test on the song with the aim that the song analyzed can be used as a learning material for students studying classical guitar material and as an eligibility to be taken as musical knowledge. The results show that Adelita's work is unique in terms of playing techniques and ornamentation. By using simple melody, rhythm, and harmony, Adelita can be accepted as a reference for learning classical guitar. The assessment was obtained from simple melody, rhythm, and harmony analysis. Thus, it can be used as a reference for learning classical guitar for students who take the course of classical guitar major instrument.Keywords: Structure Analysis, Adelita Composition, Francisco Tarrega

An ESP Learning Materials for Students of Midwifery

As an international language, English plays an important role as a means of communication. English as a tool and as an opportunity to support the future development. Therefore, English as a crucial subject in almost all education levels. One of term that concern with this condition is English for Spesific Purposes (ESP). This research aimed at developing an ESP learning material for students of Midwifery. This study used Research and Development combine the design by R & D design by Dick and Carey model (2005) and Borg and Gall (2003). The result showed that the learning English could be classified as English for Specific Purpose (ESP). English for Specific Purpose (ESP) is in line with the curricular objectives, which is modelled in terms of standard competency, basic competency and learning indicators. Following the competencies and learning indicators. Therefore, the detailed learning materials would be described in terms of (1) language function, (2) language features, and (3) text structures. Moreover, the result of questionnaire showed the students’ positive responses toward the learning materials. The learning materials were also proven effectively improve students’ speaking abilities after the implementation of the learning materials. The developed learning materials is good for English learning for students of Midwifery because it accomodates the needs of the students in their students teaching and learning process of ESP lesson.
 
 Keywords: English for Specific Purposes (ESP); ESP Material: Material Development

The Application of a Textbook Evaluation Checklist: A Research Study of English as a Foreign Language Textbook

Locating the appropriate teaching and learning material for students and learners is an essential task for leaders at colleges and universities. However, without an effective textbook evaluation checklist, department heads may not have any directions on how to score the textbook materials. Therefore, the development of an effective textbook evaluation checklist and the related application is needed. The purpose of this research study has two directions. First, the researcher employed a widely used Textbook Evaluation Checklist to measure the effectiveness and usefulness of an English as a Foreign Language textbook. Second, the researcher employed the textbook evaluation checklist and produced a result of this targeted English as a Foreign Language textbook. The surveys have been collected from 323 college and university students who completed their first-year or second-year English as a Foreign Language course in South Korea. The results indicated that the textbook evaluation checklist was effective, useful, and user-friendly. Also, based on the written feedback from the students, the researchers, department heads, publishers, school leaders, and policymakers could take the feedback to reform their process of textbook selection.

English Learning Materials for Restaurant Students at Apollonia Hotel School

This study aims to develop learning materials in the form of books for restaurant students at Apollonia Hotel School Denpasar. The method of the current study is Design and Development. In developing the learning material, this study uses the DnD model by Richey and Klien. There were several processes carried out, namely identifying learning materials needed; developing learning materials in the form of books; and evaluating the results of material development. The results of the study found that there are eight types of material that need by restaurants students namely procedure of handling cleanliness, maintain kitchen and restaurant equipment, renewing local knowledge, provide a link between kitchen area and service area, provide gueridon service, provide silver service, provide food and beverage service, and provide room service. The results of expert tests showed the score of the learning material developed is 85 which belongs to good category.

EFEKTIVITAS KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL DALAM KEGIATAN PEMBELAJARAN MELALUI MEDIA WHATSAPP GROUP

This study aims to know the effectivity of interpersonal communication in learning activities through WhatsApp Group Media, a research study using an effectiveness study proposed by Devito (1997) which says there are 5 general dimensions to measure the effectiveness of interpersonal communication activities including openness, empathy, supportive, attitude positive and equality. Based on the results of the presentation about the effectiveness of interpersonal communication in lectures using WhatsApp Group by the Communication Studies lecturer at the Raden Fatah State Islamic University of Palembang, it is known that WhatsApp Group can display various types of learning media in the form of visual media, audio, audio visual, and presenter groups. However, the WhatsApp group media cannot provide sample objects directly if the course requires sample objects to be demonstrated. This research shows that learning activities that only use WhatsApp Group media without using face-to-face lecture methods are ineffective, this is due to the many obstacles faced by students and lecturers when the lecture activities take place. Various obstacles faced are the small level of openness of students, empathy that is difficult to show both by students and by lecturers, the attitude of support is not as strong as learning is done by direct meeting in class, the attitude shown is largely the opposite of what is expected by the lecturer, as well as the equality of the meaning of learning materials both for students and for different lecturers.
 Keywords: interpersonal communication, openness, empathy, supportiveness, positive attitude and equality, whatsapp group

Audacity as a tool for the creation of educational materials. An approach through the MOOC «Music for the 21st century»

This article analyses the relevance of Audacity as a creation tool of learning materials for both teachers and students, since it has multiple functions and provides numerous advantages, despite its simple use. To that purpose, thanks to the creation of an specific content analysis tool based in 8 items, an study of soundscapes created by the students of the MOOC Música para el Siglo XXI is carried out with the purpose of categorize their educative aims as well as distinguish and characterize each soundscape according with the origin of their sound source in relation with the classification proposed from Schafer (1993). Thanks to the latter analysis we know that the didactic applications are within those previously catalogued, where the use of soundscapes both to elaborate musical resources as well as to create sound representations through constructions carried out by the students make a clean sweep of almost all of the 55 analyzed compositions. The study concludes with the idea that this tool gives support to multiple areas of knowledge and that its capabilities as a multitasking tool provide a wide range of perspectives applicable within areas such as pedagogy or specific didactic fields.

Going digital to enhance the learning of undergraduate students

The aim of this study was to investigate which of three types of video resources, and which additional resources, were preferred by Information Technology (IT) students for learning and exam preparation. We offered three types of video learning resources to support the delivery of a first year undergraduate IT course. We collated quantitative data on engagement with each video resource through the Learning Management System, drew further insights from an online survey of the students and combined this with data obtained from an institutional student evaluation survey. Whilst there has been much research conducted about the use of video lectures and other online resources, there has been little research conducted specifically with IT students to determine their preferences when selecting learning resources. We report the preferences of IT undergraduate students when provided with a selection of video learning materials, how the resources were used and their perceived learning value. This study not only offers a set of considerations and recommendations for the design of learning materials for IT students, but also for digital learning in higher-education more generally. Short premium videos were watched many more times than full lectures, and 85% of students agreed that short premium videos were more beneficial and effective than longer, lower quality lecture recordings for their learning. The students’ self-assessed video attention span varied greatly, with a mean of 10 minutes. Students perceived that short premium videos helped them to retain knowledge. However, the perceived most useful resource overall was the lecture slides.

PENGEMBANGAN E-MODUL FISIKA BERBASIS PENDEKATAN SAINTIFIK PADA MATERI TEORI KINETIK GAS

This research is motivated by the difficulties experienced by students in understanding gas kinetic theory material and the limitations of multimedia teaching materials possessed by teachers. The purpose of this study is to develop a physics-based e-module based on the Scientific Approach using 3D Professional Pageflipp on the gas kinetic theory material and to determine students' perceptions of the e-modules developed. This type of research is research and development using the ADDIE development model (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation). This research only reached the Development stage. The resulting e-module serves as a source of student independent learning and teaching materials that can be used by students in the classroom in the learning process based on the Scientific Approach. The results of this study are e-module that were developed through a validation process by a team of experts and were declared eligible to be tested on students. From the results of testing the students' perception data it was concluded that this e-module is good for use in the learning process.