IJCER (International Journal of Chemistry Education Research)

Increasing Teacher Capacity Using a Project-Based Learning Model in the Implementation of the Independent Curriculum Through Teacher Working Groups at SD Negeri Tukharjo Samigaluh, Kulon Progo Regency, Academic Year 2022-2023

2024-04-01T06:37:56+00:00

This research aims to improve teachers' abilities in using the project-based learning model in implementing the independent curriculum at SD Negeri Tukharjo Kapenewon Samigaluh, Kulon Progo Regency. This research is school action research using a project-based learning model carried out in two cycles where each cycle consists of 2 meetings. The research procedures used include planning, implementing actions, reflecting and following up. Data collection techniques through observation and documentation. Data collection used instruments in the form of participant observation sheets related to the ability to use project-based learning models as well as the ability to implement school teacher working groups for resource persons. The research results in cycle I for the 1st meeting were categorized as very satisfactory.

Increasing Teacher Capacity Using the Index Card Match Type Active Learning Model Through Continuous Mentoring at SD Negeri 1 Samigaluh, Kapanewon Samigaluh Academic Year 2022/2023

2024-04-19T00:23:05+00:00

The School Action Research aims to improve teachers' abilities in using the card match index type learning model through continuous mentoring at SD Negeri 1 Samigaluh for the 2022/2023 school year. This type of school action research is carried out in 2 cycles, where each cycle consists of 2 meetings each. The implementation steps use research methods/procedures, which are carried out based on the planning, implementation, observation and reflection stages. The research subjects were 8 teachers at SD Negeri 1 Samigaluh, Kapanewon Samigaluh, Kulon Progo Regency for the 2022/2023 academic year, consisting of class teachers and mapel teachers. The research object is about using the card match index type learning model. Results of action research on sustainable mentoring schools using the card match index type active learning model. shows that through mentoring it can be proven by increasing observation results at each meeting. The results of the research can be stated that the activeness of mentoring participants in participating in all physical and non-physical activities of participants in the process of mentoring activities is optimal so that it can create a conducive atmosphere and can increase activeness in participating in mentoring using the card match index type active learning model at SD Negeri 1 Samigaluh Kapanewon Samigaluh Kulon Progo Regency.

Increasing Teacher Competency using the contextual inquiry Learning Model through In-House Training at SD Negeri 1 Giripurwo Kapanewon Girimulyo Kulon Progo Regency Academic Year 2022/2023

2024-04-01T06:18:36+00:00

This research aims to determine teachers' activities and abilities in implementing the Contextual Inquiry Learning, as well as researchers' abilities in managing IHT. School Action Research was carried out at SD Negeri 1 Giripurwo Kapanewon Girimuyo Kulon Progo Regency for the 2022-2023 Academic Year in three cycles consisting of 2 meetings in each cycle, the procedures in this research include planning, implementation/action, observation and reflection . The subjects of this research were 8 people consisting of 6 class teachers and 2 subject teachers. Qualitative data was collected in the form of active observations and the application of the "Contextual Inquiry Learning" learning model, and the researcher's assessment sheet for managing IHT. The research results relate to participant activity, the application of the "Contextual Inquiry Learning" learning model, as well as the management of IHT by researchers. The results of the activities of the first cycle participants at the 1st meeting obtained an average score of 2.56 with a percentage of 79.31%, at the 2nd meeting the average score was 3.40 with a percentage of 85.07%. Furthermore, the results of cycle II of the 1st meeting averaged a score of 3.63 with a percentage of 90.63%, at the 2nd meeting the average score was 3.81 with a percentage of 95.14%. Then, in the application of the learning model for cycles I and II, namely 1. Preparation of syntax/phases, an average score of 91.41% was obtained; Preparation of learning model steps had an average score of 91.15%, 2. Preparation of lesson plans was obtained based on an average of 91.96%, and 3. Teaching practice was 91.25%, while in the IHT Management cycle I, the 1st meeting was obtained an average -average score 3.40 with a percentage of 84.38%, at the 2nd meeting an average score of 3.60 was obtained with a percentage of 89.38%. Next, cycle II, 1st meeting. average score 3.73; percentage 92.81%; Following is the 2nd meeting; average score 3.81; percentage 95.31%; The results of the research concluded that each meeting in cycle I and cycle II had achieved improvement and had met the research success indicator of 85%.

Increasing the Effectiveness of the Implementation of the Green School Program in the Context of Instilling Environmentally Caring Character Values for Teachers at SD Negeri Candirejo Through the Mentoring Program for the 2022/2023 Academic Year

2024-03-27T03:52:44+00:00

This research aims to increase the effectiveness of implementing the Green School program in order to instill environmentally caring character values for teachers at SD Negeri Candirejo through a mentoring program for the 2022/2023 academic year. The research is expected to provide benefits to the school, teachers and students. Research is expected to be able to develop and expand the school's repertoire. Teachers can use the environment as a learning resource in accordance with the material being taught and students are expected to become more actively involved in the Green School program. This school action research is designed with a mentoring model using classroom action research procedures which are arranged according to the stages of planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The research was carried out in 2 cycles, namely cycles I and II with collaborative techniques from colleagues who assisted in observations. The research subjects were SD Negeri Candirejo teachers for the 20222/023 academic year, consisting of 10 teachers. Data collection techniques were carried out using observation and assessment methods. The research results were obtained based on observation and assessment using observation and assessment instruments.

Increasing Teacher Ability in Implementing Mind Map Based E-Modules by Strengthening Students' Independent Learning Character through IHT at Banjarharjo Kalibawang Kulon Progo Public Elementary School for Academic Year 2022/2023

2024-03-20T08:50:24+00:00

The aim of this research is to improve the ability of teachers to apply Mind Mapp-based E-Modules by strengthening students' independent learning character through IHT and improving the ability of researchers to manage IHT at the Banjarharjo Kalibawang Kulon Progo State Elementary School for the 2021/2022 academic year. The type of research carried out was School Action Research (PTS) which was carried out over 2 cycles consisting of 2 meetings. The subjects of this research were 8 teachers consisting of class teachers and subject teachers at the Banjarharjo Kalibawang Kulon Progo Public Elementary School. Observation results regarding the feasibility of implementing E-modules in each cycle, cycle I 1st meeting: reached 2.71: percentage 67.81%; following the 2nd meeting it reached 3.36; percentage 83.95%; following cycle II, 1st meeting, the average score reached 3.54; percentage 88.38%; following the second cycle II meeting the average score was 3.69; the percentage reached 92.19%. Based on participant activities, the average score for cycle I of the 1st meeting reached 3.06; percentage 76.42%; next cycle I, second meeting, the average score was 3.39; percentage 84.84%; Following are the results from cycle II of the 1st meeting, an average score of 3.54 was obtained; percentage 88.61%; Furthermore, the results obtained in the second cycle of the second meeting were an average score of 3.70; percentage 92.50%; Results of participants' assessments of researchers/resource persons for cycles I and II, the average score obtained for cycle I of the 1st meeting; 81.08%; following the 2nd meeting 84.30%, then in cycle II the 1st meeting reached 88.43%; Following are the results of the second cycle II meeting, the average score is 90.44%.

Increasing Teachers' Ability in Applying Outing Class-Based Contextual Learning Models Through Workshops for Teachers of SD Negeri Bendo Kapanewon Samigaluh Teachers for the 2022/2023 Academic Year

2024-03-20T08:42:35+00:00

The aim of this research is to improve teachers' ability to use an outing class-based contextual learning model and to improve the ability of school principals to manage workshops using an outing class-based contextual learning model. This type of research is school action research carried out in two cycles. Each cycle is carried out in two meetings, with a time allocation of 4x35 minutes for each meeting. Each meeting has four main activities, namely 1) planning, 2) implementation, 3) observation, and 4) reflection. In cycle I the researcher presented material on the nature of learning models, the preparation of learning steps. Cycle II carried out the preparation of learning implementation plans and teaching practices. There were 8 participants involved, consisting of 6 class teachers and 2 subject teachers. The research results showed that in cycle I, the participants' ability to use the outing class-based contextual learning model increased. At the 1st meeting it reached 72.32%; the 2nd meeting reached 83.93%. Meanwhile, the results of cycle II for the 1st meeting reached 88.84%, the results for the 2nd meeting reached 94.20%. The results of the principal's ability to manage the workshop were obtained in the first cycle for the 1st meeting reaching 84.92%, for the 2nd meeting reaching 86.22%. The results in cycle II of the 1st meeting reached 87.40%; and the 2nd meeting reached 90.28%. So it can be said that the ability of teachers to use the contextual learning model based on outing classes and the ability of school principals to manage workshops using the contextual learning model based on outing classes have increased significantly.

Increasing Teacher Participation in Using Digital Literacy with Interactive Animation Media in Thematic Learning Through In-House Training at Tegalharjo State Elementary School for the 2021/2022 Academic Year

2024-02-14T05:16:19+00:00

The aim of this research is to improve teachers' ability to use digital literacy with animated interactive media and to increase participant participation in taking In-House Training (IHT) at Tegalharjo Kapanewon Kalibawang Elementary School, Kulon Progo Regency. This research is school action research carried out at Tegalharjo Kapanewon Kalibawang Elementary School, Kulon Progo Regency. Data techniques and analysis use observation sheets and assessment instruments. This research was conducted in 2 cycles where each cycle consisted of 2 meetings. Participants' participation in taking part in the IHT each cycle has increased, in the first cycle of the 1st meeting and the 2nd meeting there was an increase of 13.22%. Meanwhile, in cycle II for the 1st meeting and the 2nd meeting there was an increase of 6.28%. The use of animated interactive media in cycle I for the 1st and 2nd meetings reached 12.50%. Cycle I at the 2nd meeting and Cycle II at the 1st meeting reached 5.13%. Furthermore, in cycle II of the 1st meeting and cycle II of the 2nd meeting there was an increase of 6.10%. Regarding IHT management by researchers in cycle I for the 1st and 2nd meetings, there was an increase of 5.42%. Furthermore, cycle I at the 2nd meeting with cycle II at the 1st meeting achieved an increase of 5.62%. In cycle II, at the 1st and 2nd meetings, there was an increase of 5.63%. So it can be said that teacher participation and ability to use digital literacy with animated interactive media through IHT activities can increase.

Improving Teachers' Skills in Digital Literacy through Workshops at SD Negeri Trayu Kapanewon Samigaluh, Kulon Progo Regency in the 2022/2023 Academic Year

2024-02-05T10:11:19+00:00

The purpose of the study was to determine the ability of teachers to use digital literacy with aspects of Internet Searching and Knowledge Assembly, and to determine the ability of researchers to manage workshops. The research method used in this study is school action research using three cycles, each cycle consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The subject of this research is the teachers of SD Negeri Trayu Kapanewon Samigaluh Kulon Progo Regency, totalling 8 people consisting of 6 class teachers and 2 subject teachers. Data collection using qualitative data and quantitative data. Observation sheets were used to collect data on the use of digital literacy and workshop management data. The results showed that at the stage of lesson planning by teachers as a whole, the total number received an average score of 2.46 with an unsatisfactory predicate, then at the implementation stage, the average result was 2.24; with a less good category. Furthermore, on the teacher's ability to use digital literacy as a learning resource which includes aspects of Internet Searching and aspects of Knowledge Assembly, as well as on its implementation, the average result is 4.35 with a very skilled category.

The Implementation of Industrial Work Culture as an Effort to Educate Students' Character in Qualitative Analysis Practical Learning for Grade XI of Analytical Chemistry Department at SMTI Yogyakarta Vocational School

2024-01-08T09:37:29+00:00

This research aims to implement industrial work culture as an effort to educate students' character in practical learning of Qualitative Analysis for grade XI of Analytical Chemistry Department at SMTI Yogyakarta Vocational School. The research was carried out with a qualitative approach to survey results for students after completing the learning process with a block system lesson schedule, where students must comply with rules or regulations that instill discipline, responsibility and tough character. Students are required to submit practical reports within a certain time limit. The subjects in this research were eleventh-grade students of Analytical Chemistry Department at SMTI Yogyakarta Vocational School, totaling 32 students. The data were analyzed descriptively and present in tabular form. The results of the research showed that the majority agreed with the statements in the questionnaire given, where in the results of the evaluation survey of the block system learning schedule, 68.75% agreed that practical learning with the block system could improve student discipline and 31.25% strongly agreed. 59.38% agreed that practical learning with the block system could increase student’s endurance (physical and mental endurance) and 34.38% strongly agreed. 50.00% agreed that practical learning with the block system could train students to manage time and 43.75% strongly agreed. 46.88% agreed that practical learning with the block system could increase student learning motivation and 21.88% strongly agreed. 65.63% agreed that practical learning with the block system could further facilitate student’s level of understanding and 15.63% strongly agreed. Meanwhile, in the survey results regarding the rules for collecting practice reports with a certain time limit, 56.25% agreed that collecting practice reports with a certain time limit could improve student discipline and 31.25% strongly agreed. 59.38% agreed that collecting practice reports with a certain time limit could increase student’s endurance (physical and mental endurance) and 34.38% strongly agreed. 59.38% agreed that practical learning with the block system could train students to manage time and 28.13% strongly agreed. 46.88% agreed that practical learning with the block system could increase student learning motivation and 21.88% strongly agreed. Therefore, it can be concluded that the implementation of industrial work culture in the practical learning for grade XI of Analytical Chemistry Department at SMK-SMTI Yogyakarta Vocational School can be a character education effort, which is supported by the survey results, where the majority agreed with the statements in the questionnaire given to student representatives who were the objects of research

Examining How Supplemental Instruction Impacts Students’ Motivation in Organic Chemistry

2023-11-16T04:49:43+00:00

This study investigates the effect of Supplemental Instruction (SI) on students’ motivation and learning outcomes in an introductory Organic Chemistry course for non-majors. SI, conducted by experienced facilitators, offers a range of academic support for students that may include reviewing challenging concepts, working through practice problems, and answering student questions. To assess the impact of SI in this Organic Chemistry course, we measured several parameters: student engagement during SI sessions, exam scores and final course grades, as well as self-reported motivation levels at both the beginning and end of the semester. We performed a linear regression analysis and observed a positive correlation between SI participation and improved performance on certain exams for SI participants. Further analysis showed that student motivation alone could be driving these improvements. These results suggest that while SI may be beneficial for some students, greater emphasis should be placed on ensuring that students are motivated to learn difficult concepts.