Pedagogia : Jurnal Pendidikan

The Effectiveness of Case Method Learning in View of Students' Critical Thinking Ability

2023-02-28T08:28:42+00:00

This study aims to describe the effectiveness of the case method in terms of students' critical thinking skills. This type of research is a quasy experiment with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The population of this study was all students of the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program (PGSD) at the University of Mataram. The sample used in this study were 29 semesters 2 students taking elementary school mathematics education courses. Data collection techniques using test and non-test techniques. The instrument for collecting data uses a critical thinking ability test. The analysis technique uses the normality test for the prerequisite test, the t-test to find out the difference in the pretest and posttest averages, and the N-Gain score test to determine the effectiveness of the case method. The results showed that the results of the pretest and posttest of students' critical thinking skills obtained successive significance scores of 0.088 > 0.05 and 0.094 > 0.05 meaning that the data was normally distributed. Furthermore, the statistical results of the t-test showed a significance value of 0.000 <0.05. This means that there is a significant difference in average between the pretest and posttest. While the result of the N-Gain score is 0.713 and is in the high category, it can be said that the implementation of the case method has a high level of effectiveness on students' critical thinking skills.

The Development of Contextual Learning-Based Big Books on the Science Literacy Ability of Grade V Elementary School Students

2023-02-28T08:25:44+00:00

The purpose of this study is to produce an effective and valid contextual learning-based big book used to improve the science literacy skills of grade V elementary school students. This type of research uses Research and Development (RnD) using the ADDIE model. The subjects in this study were grade V students of SDN 2 Gamping, SDN 2 Suruh, and SDN 2 Karangsoko. The data collection technique in this study is a test. The research instruments used include observations, interviews, prototype assessments, expert validation, and science literation ability tests. Contextual learning-based big books are declared valid for use through expert test validation. The test results of teaching materials, materials, languages, and practitioners obtained an average of 92.93%, which is very valid. The results of the application of big books in small-scale and field-scale tests have an increase in the average science literacy ability of students before and after the use of big books. The results of the hypothesis test obtained a significance of 0.000 (< 0.05) that there was an increase in the average science literacy ability of students before and after the use of big books. so that contextual learning-based big books meet the categories of valid, practical, interesting, and can improve the science literacy skills of elementary school student.

Community Resistance to Online Learning Policies During Covid-19 Pandemic in Education

2023-02-28T08:26:39+00:00

The online learning policy, which is believed to be the only way out of overcoming learning and accelerating the end of the transmission of the Covid-19 virus, has been widely rejected. In Indonesia, various community groups do not support and even protest the implementation of online learning. This paper aims to analyze the forms and factors of community resistance to online learning policies. This study uses a qualitative descriptive technique. The discourse of denial in online news forms the basis for the findings of this study. Data collection was done by interview and observation. Informants in this study were parents, teachers, and students. The data obtained were analyzed using the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions and verification. The results showed that the refusal was based on the inhibited state-people communication and the readiness to face online learning that was not maximized. People are not involved in every stage of the policy and tend to be required to comply with their capabilities and limitations, both in implementation and in supporting learning facilities and infrastructure. This rejection was caused by structural factors rooted in the tension in the relationship between the people and the state. So it is necessary to build cultural communication to eliminate psychological tension between the people and the state. The open nature of both parties will be a reinforcement in solving various problems and have a positive impact on the order of people's.

Safeguarding National Values and Truths: Nurturing an Information Culture among Future History Teachers

2023-03-09T15:19:32+00:00

The aim of this study is to investigate the importance of developing an information culture among future history teachers, particularly in terms of safeguarding national values and truths in the face of information threats and attacks. A qualitative research approach was employed to gather and analyze data from various sources, including academic literature, interviews with history educators, and online surveys. The findings of this study reveal that the formation of an information culture among future history teachers is crucial in promoting historical accuracy and preventing the spread of misinformation and propaganda. In particular, it is vital to identify and address the sources of external attacks on information security to protect national values and ancient traditions. The implications of this study suggest that a stronger emphasis on information literacy and critical thinking skills should be integrated into history teacher education programs, to better equip future educators in navigating the complexities of historical truths and falsehoods in the modern information age.

Highlight

The study emphasizes the importance of developing an information culture among future history teachers to safeguard national values and truths.
Findings reveal that information literacy and critical thinking skills are essential in promoting historical accuracy and preventing the spread of misinformation and propaganda.
The study suggests the need to integrate these skills into history teacher education programs to better equip future educators in navigating the complexities of historical truths and falsehoods in the modern information age.

Revolutionizing Education: Exploring the World's Most Engaging Interactive Technologies and Effective Teaching Approaches

2023-03-09T15:21:03+00:00

The aim of this study is to explore the latest innovations and advanced foreign experiences in teaching pedagogical sciences. A qualitative research approach was employed to gather data from various sources, including academic literature, interviews with pedagogy experts, and case studies of innovative teaching practices in foreign countries. The results of this study indicate that there are several innovative teaching methods and practices that have been successfully implemented in foreign countries, such as flipped classrooms, project-based learning, and the use of technology in education. These practices have been shown to improve student engagement and achievement, as well as foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The implications of this study suggest that there is a need for greater collaboration and knowledge sharing between educators and institutions across borders, to promote the adoption of innovative teaching practices and enhance the quality of pedagogical education. Additionally, this study highlights the importance of continuously reviewing and updating teaching practices in response to the evolving needs and demands of the educational landscape.