High School Subjects Research Articles

VIRTUAL & AUGMENTED REALITY TECHNOLOGY HELP LEARNING OF BIOLOGY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Some Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects in secondary schools or high schools, such as biology, physics, or mathematics are considered tough to students. It is due to the lack of tools to visualise details or effects in the learning process, with traditional learning materials of textbooks, blackboards, and static models. The classroom education is evolving with the technology advancements. Development works in three-dimensional (3D) graphics rendering, virtual and augmented reality (VAR) have been reported to provide interactive visualisations for classroom education. Teaching of the subject of biology is one of such examples in the classroom education which could benefit to the emerging technologies with different types of supportive tools. This project is developed to apply virtual and augmented reality technology-enhanced learning (VARTEL) in biology education of secondary schools. Pilot study has been performed with the collaborating secondary schools. The VARTEL technologies developed in the research project can be rolled out to more mainstream schools in Singapore and other countries.

Educational Robotics Applications for the Development of Computational Thinking in a Brazilian Technical and Vocational High School

Nowadays, solving problems is substantial for the social relationship human. Computational Thinking (CT) emerges as an interdisciplinary thought process encompassing mental abilities to help students solve and understand problems. Researchers invest in the methodological proposal of activities aimed at CT stimulation, educational approaches, and the conception of technologies that support these activities’ execution. Educational Robotics (ER) is one of these technologies that stand out at different educational levels to favor teamwork, logical thinking, and creativity, skills intimately articulated with the computing paradigm. The main objective of this work is to investigate the impact of ER activities on CT development and subjects learning in the Technical and Vocational Education in High School. For this, we accomplished a study of intervention research type with students and teachers analyzing quantitative and qualitative aspects. The results indicate that the introduction of ER can favor students in the development of CT skills and learning High School subjects.

Realidade virtual aplicada ao ensino de química / Virtual reality applied to chemistry teaching

This paper proposes the development and application of Virtual Reality (VR) to assist in the teaching-learning process in the discipline of chemistry. VR allows the interaction and navigation of users in 3D environments maintained by a computer, using channels for mapping and analyzing user behavior, enabling the exchange of information between the virtual environment and the user, affecting one or several human senses. It is an interaction and entertainment technology that can be successfully applied to support teaching strategies in high school subjects. With the evolution of education, that is, the improvement of the processes of exploration, discovery, observation and construction of knowledge, new teaching tools have emerged, from which virtual learning environments stand out for allowing in a new and different way that people can do and carry out experiments or tasks that they could not do in the physical/real world, such as flying, visiting places that do not exist or difficult to access through the manipulation and analysis of the object of study itself. Thus, VR will be fundamental in this educational evolution process, where the use of digital tools is increasingly sought for the successful application of active teaching methodologies in the classroom, and especially at this time of pandemic. Therefore, the objective of this paper refers to the development of an interactive VR system using glasses, designed, modeled and rendered using Blender's free software, to assist in the teaching of the chemistry discipline, which can be extended to other disciplines.

ASSESSMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST RESULTS OF FRESHMEN EDUCATION STUDENTS

Psychological testing in schools is a beneficial activity that helps a student achieve their goals and helps diagnosed social, cognitive, or behavioral problems. This study aimed to assess the psychological test results of education students in a Philippine state university. The study utilized secondary data from 443 education students at the university. Descriptive measures and multiple regression models were employed in evaluating the data and determining the influencing factor of psychological test results, respectively. Results revealed that the selected demographic variables as gender, degree program, type of high school, and over-all grade point average have no significant association with the psychological test results of education students. Furthermore, this study has documented the robust and positive evidence that Mathematics and English grade point average contributed to the psychological test scores of the students. The results go to infer that students with a good background in Mathematics and English subjects in high school have a good foundation in analytical and logical thinking during college.

Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Jerold E KEM Di Smp Hanuru

This study intends to apply a learning model including: development of a syllabus and a Learning Implementation Plan (RPP) cooperative type time token type in PAK and Character In Class VIII, the material of Allah loves the world. The method used in this research was the descriptive qualitative research method. Data were collected through observation, interview, and literature study and analyzed in-depth and described descriptively. The action hypothesis is a temporary answer in the form of action on the formulation of the problems set out in this classroom action research which is: student learning outcomes will increase "can be accepted. Based on the results of the implementation of classroom action research with the title implementation of the Jerrold E camp learning model in Christian education (PAK) and Character subjects in junior high schools, especially in Hauru Christian Middle School in class VIII which lasted for 2 research cycles, it can be concluded: Christian Education (PAK) and Character work effectively, so student learning outcomes will increase.

ФАХОВА ПІДГОТОВКА МАЙБУТНІХ УЧИТЕЛІВ ПРИРОДНИЧИХ НАУК

It was established that the professional training of future teachers of natural sciences should be focused on providing an integrated model of education and based on the formation of students a set of general and special (professional) competencies and personal qualities, which are necessary for successful professional activity. Accordingly, the main content components of professional training of future teachers of natural sciences are knowledge of subjects (physics, chemistry, biology, etc.) and their interdisciplinary interaction, understanding of teaching methods, ability to use this knowledge in educational activities and willingness to apply knowledge, skills and abilities in professional activities. The training teacher of natural sciences should be focused on teaching an integrated course «Natural Sciences», which is studied in high school in which natural subjects are not specialized, although his qualifications are a teacher of natural sciences, physics, chemistry, biology, in this specialist has broader qualifications and, accordingly, the range of competencies. Therefore, in addition to the formed competencies in each subject, we expect that in the process of training teachers of natural sciences is also important to integrate the curriculum of mandatory disciplines, which will ensure the formation of a holistic system of knowledge and skills. Analytical review of the programs of the course «Natural Sciences» for high school in terms of their content allowed us to state that they were aimed at the formation of natural sciences competence of the individual, but each provides it differently. While some clearly show the presence of separate semantic blocks of different subjects, in others we see an attempt to make the program more integrated basis on objects of study: matter, field, energy and technology, we anticipate human habitation in the environment and man-made society. We convinced that this approach will be further develops, because it corresponds to the idea of integrativity, embedded in the idea of the emergence of this subject in high school. The introduction of an integrated course «Natural Sciences» in high school forces to move away from the disparate formation of natural knowledge in individual subjects and strengthens the integrative nature of the content of natural subjects. Accordingly, the professional training of future teachers of natural sciences should be improve in the direction of integrating the knowledge, skills and abilities of students in the process of studying the relevant professional disciplines. It was recommended to introduce integrated disciplines in the process of training future teachers of natural sciences, which will ensure their quality professional training.

CHARACTER BUILDING OF HONESTY IN THE ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUBJECT

This research examined the honesty as part of character building in academic documents of English subject in Vocational high school. Using content analysis, the researcher analyzed the honesty throughout the documents. The data was words, phrases, clauses, sentences, and the pharaprashing of them. The data was taken from Vocational High School’s documents used by English teachers of vocational school. The finding showed that honesty appears explicitly and implicitly. All the aspects of character building of honesty were stipulated in syllabus provided by the government. The indicators of honesty that appear in the lesson plan, learning material, and assessment of English language subject in vocational high school are integrity, academic honesty, and sportsmanship. Those indicators are addressed implicitly in the documents represented by sub indicators such as the prohibition to cheat in doing the assignment and so forth. However, there was no consistency across the documents because honesty indicators appeared quite low in assessment tools prepared by English teachers. This condition indicated that students of Vocational High School get the character building of honesty through English language subject because it was stipulated, and addressed in academic documents. This study proposed a possibility for teachers to improvise their assessment tools by inserting honesty indicators.

PENDAMPINGAN PEMBELAJARAN DARING TERHADAP PESERTA DIDIK SMAK SETIA BHAKTI RUTENG MASA PANDEMI COVID 19

This article aims to explain the educational program carried out by lecturers and students of the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Program, Universitas Katolik Indonesia Santu Paulus Ruteng, to students at high schools in Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province. The method of implementing the program consists of four stages, namely debriefing students and supervisors of this program, observation of the problems of prospective students, third, based on the results of observations, the supervisor directing students in providing assistance, and fourth is the implementation of mentoring carried out during two weeks. Based on the process that has been carried out, it can be seen that this program can help students at Setia Bhakti high school level to deepen understanding of learning materials they got at school. This system can also replace the role of parents in supervise their children during the online learning process because not every parent has the adequate ability to understand subjects in high school. Meanwhile, the results of the evaluation after the implementation of the program showed that the students wanted similar programs to be continued in the future if face-to-face learning could not be implemented. In addition, the mentoring method can be further refined according to input and feedback from teachers and teachers in partner schools

Place of Food Safety Education in the Philippine K to 12 Curriculum

Cases of school-aged children affected by foodborne diseases (FBD) are frequently reported, and this increasing rate of affected children is attributed to malpractices in food preparation and production. These malpractices are not only committed by the said population but are also done by businesses affiliated to schools and those by the school personnel. Thus, the study investigated the place of food safety education (FSED) topics in the present K to 12 Curriculum of the country. It explored the multiple dimensions of the 2016 curriculum guides (CGs) that contain topics on food handling and preparation. A qualitative design was used in the situational analysis, which utilized various data collection and analysis techniques through participant interview, focus group discussion (FGD), and analyses of documents to provide information about where FSED as a topic is being integrated into the Intermediate (4–6), Junior (7–10), and Senior (11–12) High School subjects. Three food safety experts (FSEs) were purposively selected for the study. All of the FSEs are female and have experience working in the academe and industry. They reviewed and examined the CGs consisting of 600 pages for a period of 5 mo using an evaluation tool. As revealed, out of the 2,426 topic bodies in the assessed CGs, there are only 490 food safety (FS) topics, which only account for 20.20% of the total topics for all the subjects identified to have revealed traces of FS concepts and practices. Also, the CGs have no detailed specifications on the sub-topics to be discussed, FSED is not provided with an adequate learning space in the Philippine curriculum; rather, it is treated in a separate, scattered, and disconnected manner, positioning it at the margins of the curriculum. Therefore, the curriculum should provide a dedicated space focusing on FSED. This way, the identified weaknesses by the research in terms of conceptualization and implementation of FS-related topics could be satisfactorily addressed.

Pelatihan Pemanfaatan Spreadsheet untuk Meningkatkan Kompetensi Guru SMK Bisnis dan Manajemen dalam Menyusun Laporan Keuangan

Based on interviews conducted with the Head of the Vocational High School Management and Business Vocational High School Subject Teacher Conference in West Sumatra Province, it was found that teachers need to improve their competence about the use of Computer Accounting Applications. It is known that teachers still lack competence, and teachers are still unfamiliar with how to operate various menus and functions that can be used in a spreadsheet program to complete company financial reports. Based on this condition, the teaching and learning process for subjects has been done more with the lecture method and a little practice. So that this affects the competence of SMK graduates. In fact, the guidance for the world of work requires SMK graduates to operate this application program properly. The community's activity was carried out for two days on 18 and 19 September 2020 at SMKN 2 Kota Padang. The implementation is carried out in three stages, namely material presentation, integrated training, and evaluation. At the end of the activity, it was known that there was an increase in the understanding of the participants regarding the preparation of financial statements of trading companies using Microsoft Excel with a case settlement value that could be achieved was 85.71%. Furthermore, this increase in teacher competence is expected to be transferred to students and is reflected in the value of UKK and the acceptance of graduates in the world of work.

The Development of Python's Basic Programming Material for Vocational High School Students

The development of teaching materials is based on students 'confusion in essential programming subjects in Vocational High School (SMK) grade X. So far, the learning process has minimal interesting materials to improve student literacy students' programming knowledge is not maximal. This research aims to make teaching material products with an interactive approach to introduce students to primary programming languages that are attractive and easy to understand. The research method uses the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The results of this study were (1) the process of developing basic programming teaching materials was designed through five stages, namely analysis, design, development, application, and evaluation (2) the quality of basic programming teaching materials that were tested through validity and effectiveness criteria. Design experts have validated the media with a score of 94%, content experts with a value of 88%, media experts with a value of 84%, and peer-to-peer teachers with a value of 90%. The data on the effectiveness of student activity observation teaching materials was 86.00. The teacher obtained the results of 85.67 in the feasible category. Based on all the received results, it can show that the product is in a feasible category as a Python’s basic programming learning media.

Android-Based E-Booklet Development to Train Students’ Critical Thinking And Attitude of Caring for Environment

Biology subjects in high school learn everything about life. In this case it involves skills and reasoning. This study aims to analyze the validity, effectiveness, practicality, and characteristics of android-based e-booklets. This research is a research and development or R&D. The development in this study adopted a 4-D model which included four stages namely define, design, develop, dissemination. The results of the study on the validity test showed that the material experts obtained a value of 92.14% with a very good category. Based on the results of the validation of media experts obtained a value with a percentage of 86.29% in the very good category. The results of the research on the effectiveness of android-based e-booklet are 1) classical completeness ≥ 80%, 2) N-Gain test results are different and better (has increased). Cognitive learning outcomes (students' critical thinking) showed that the percentage of students’ classical completeness was 88.27%, the N-Gain Test was in the high (53%), moderate (45%), low (2%) category. Based on the analysis of affective and psychomotor competencies with very good criteria. The results of research on students’ attitudes of caring for environment showed that the percentage of students' scores was 82% with an excellent category. Based on the effectiveness analysis it can be concluded that the android-based e-booklet is effectively applied in biodiversity subject. In the analysis of the results of the practicality of the android-based e-booklet media showed a very good response from teachers and students. The characteristics of an android-based e-booklet consist of a cover, a menu display consisting of preface, KI and KD, material, and evaluation questions.

Development of learning material in the form of a smartphone application on the subject of temperature and heat by inquiry-based learning (IBL) for physics high school subject

An smartphone application which are used as learning material on the subject of temperature and heat have been developed. The development process is carried out using research and development methods with reference to the Analysis-Design-Development-Development-Implementation-Evaluation development model. The novelty of learning material that was developed was to use inquiry-based learning in the writing system. In addition, the learning material which developed also includes questions that refer to higher-order thinking. The results of the validity tests show the adequacy of the learning materials with the level of difficulty of the learning materials in high school. The learning material has been tested in SMA 16 Jakarta. The test results show an increase in learning outcomes shown by the gain score of 0.4.

Implementation of Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Economic Subjects in High Schools

<p><em>This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The data in this study are primary data and secondary data. The data collection techniques used were observation, documentation and interviews. The validity test in this study uses four validation criteria that must be met, namely 1) credibility, 2) transferability, 3) dependability, and 4) confirmability. This study aims to determine the results of the implementation of learning during the Covid-19 pandemic in economic subjects in high schools which are guided by pandemic conditions which cause changes in face-to-face learning patterns to online-based learning. The conclusion obtained, 97% of the implementation of learning economic subjects is done online. 75.9% of teachers prefer to use google class as a learning platform that helps teachers deliver material to students. Meanwhile, for miling list media such as WhatsApp, it was assessed that 75.9% of teachers were more effective in communicating with students. The implementation of online learning makes the teacher adapt to the situation, makes learning plans that are implemented based on existing conditions, the teacher must schedule learning, the teacher must prepare learning materials that make it easier for students to learn.</em></p>

Development and Validation of Flipbook in Earth and Life Science

This paper focused on the development and validation of a Flipbook in Earth and Life Science, a Senior High School subject in the Philippine K-12 curriculum. Purposive sampling technique was employed in determining the validators of the essential learning competencies and the developed Flipbook. Using Lawshe’s content validity formula, 28 out of 67 learning competencies in the subject were identified as essential based on the evaluation of ten subject matter experts who identified the content to be included. The developed Flipbook in Earth and Life Science consisted of twelve lessons and each lesson consisted of the following: a) overview of the lesson, b) learning objectives, c) pre-assessment, d) discussions, e) post-assessment, and d) references. A validation tool was used by eight (8) experts to evaluate the a) content, b) pedagogy, c) format, and d) technological factors of the developed Flipbook. Moreover, descriptive statistics was also used in analyzing the ratings of the experts. The Flipbook undergone revisions until all criteria has been satisfied. Results revealed that the Flipbook in Earth and Life Science is valid and acceptable in terms of content, pedagogy, format, and technological. The experts provided positive overview of the module. Therefore, the Flipbook in Earth and Life Science is generally commendable and can be used as a learning material or reference in teaching Earth and Life Science in Senior High School.

Mathematical teachers’ knowledge of STEM-based education

The challenge of the industrial revolution 4.0 (4IR) demands that future generations have high knowledge, skills, and capabilities in technology. A country’s competitiveness depends on STEM human capital as 4IR develops. Therefore, more organized and holistic actions need to be taken to ensure that the STEM level of mastery is enhanced among students. High demand for STEM human capital is a challenge to most developed countries in the world. Teachers are a crucial medium in the implementation of STEM education in schools. Mastering the knowledge of teachers in STEM education will provide positive input to students’ interest in learning. The purpose of this study was to identify the mathematics teacher’s knowledge of STEM-based education. A quantitative study was conducted on 66 teachers - who teach STEM subjects in high school. Twenty-three of them are math teachers. The findings show that these teachers know STEM education at a moderate level. The implications of this study indicate that the mastery of teachers ‘knowledge of STEM education will stimulate students’ interest in STEM education. Future studies can explore, the factors that influence teachers’ knowledge of STEM education in terms of teacher preparation and in-service teacher professional development programs.

Integration of SDGs in environmental education subjects of adiwiyata vocational high school

Environmental education plays an important role in promoting education for sustainable development (ESD) in schools. Environmental education is not always a stand-alone subject, but it has also been integrated into other subjects. This study aims to analyze the integration of SDGs in environmental education in building students’ knowledge and attitudes following the ESD curriculum framework. This study employed a descriptive method. Data were collected through document analysis, test about SDGs, questionnaires, and interviews. Data were analyzed descriptively. Involving 60 students from tenth grade as the participants of this study. The result show that the integration of SDGs in environmental education can build good attitudes in students significantly but not in their knowledge. Based on this findings environmental education subjects becomes an important subject to be include in the school curriculum to build good attitude related to SDGs.

IMPLEMENTASI KURIKULUM 2013 DITINJAU DARI JADWAL DAN ALOKASI WAKTU MATA PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN JASMANI OLAHRAGA DAN KESEHATAN SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA KOTA BANJARBARU

This study aims to 1. find out whether the time allocation is right or not to be taken and applied at school 2. know whether the schedule is right or not to be taken and applied at school.
 The sample or subjects studied in this study were the Banjarbaru City Education Office and the State Junior High School institutions in partnership with LambungMangkurat University, Banjarbaru City, which amounted to 3 schools. Collecting data in this study in the form of interviews, questionnaires, documentation, semester programs and annual programs from the State Junior High School Curriculum Section, principals and teachers of Physical Education, Sports and Health class VII.
 In this study the data obtained that the schedule of physical education, sports and health subjects in junior high school in class VII is 1 meeting per week, and in the time allocation of physical education, sports and health in 3 junior high schools in Banjarbaru City that partner with LambungMangkurat University for grade VII, which is 2 schools applying 3 hours of weekly lessons and 1 hour of duration of 45 minutes, while there is 1 school with an allocation of 3 hours of weekly lessons and 1 hour of duration of 40 minutes.

Contribution of Token Type Cooperative Learning Models for in the Haruru Christian Middle School

A teacher who is capable of carrying out his teaching duties if the stages of preparation, learning process and evaluation are carried out according to his design. The process that is often neglected is that the learning model used is sometimes unable to provide solutions to teachers. Curriculum changes that have occurred in Indonesia indicate that all education actors, including teachers, must be ready and improve themselves to follow the development of change. In line with the demands for changes in the 2013 Curriculum calls for changes in development from social in nature to democratic participation, for the sake of human resource growth. If so, education should be directed as a process: learning to know, learning to do, learning to live together, learning to be yourself (learning to be) and even lifelong learning (life long). learning), must adorn the lifestyle of a teacher, remembering that the teacher is an important figure in the process of change. This study intends to apply a learning model including: development of a syllabus and a Learning Implementation Plan (RPP) cooperative type time token type in PAK and Character In Class V, the material of Allah loves the world. The action hypothesis is a temporary answer in the form of action on the formulation of the problems set out in this classroom action research which is: student learning outcomes will increase "can be accepted. Based on the results of the implementation of classroom action research with the title implementation of the Jerrold E camp learning model in Christian education (PAK) and Character subjects in junior high schools, especially in Hauru Christian Middle School in class VIII which lasted for 2 research cycles, it can be concluded: Christian Educarion (PAK) and Character work effectively, so student learning outcomes will increase

A Study of EFL Reading Teaching in Senior High Schools Based on Key Competencies of Subject

With the release of English Curriculum Standards for Senior High School, the cultivation of students’ key competencies of English subject has become the major concern of many English teachers in senior high schools. As an important part of English teaching, reading teaching is supposed to take the responsibility of helping students form key competencies. In this study, the current situation of English reading teaching in senior high schools is investigated to find out whether English teachers fully and efficiently carry out the cultivation of key competencies of English subject in practical teaching. Data from questionnaires and interviews of teachers indicate practical problems exist in cultivating students’ key competencies in English subject in senior high school, so teachers need to have a further understanding of them and take more innovative activities to help students develop their language competence, cultural disposition, thinking quality and learning ability.