Schrödinger: Journal of Physics Education

Exploring Innovative Approaches: Optimizing Google Classroom for Enhanced Motivation in Science Learning

Emmanuel Pujono — 2024-06-21

Purpose of the study: This research aims to investigate the challenges encountered in utilizing Google Classroom as a learning platform and its implications for motivating students in studying science, with a focus on identifying both internal and external factors affecting students' engagement and interest in the subject.

Methodology: This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach to explore the challenges associated with using Google Classroom as a learning tool for motivating science study. Data collection methods include observation, questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The analysis involves data reduction, presentation (Data Display), and conclusion drawing/verification stages. Data validity is ensured through triangulation of data sources, enhancing the reliability of the findings.

Main Findings: The research highlights internal problems like difficulty with Google Classroom, limited smartphone access (1.03%), material comprehension issues, and insufficient teacher explanations. External challenges include lack of family support and teacher interaction. Solutions include providing internet data for infrastructure issues, motivational videos on Google Classroom, video-based learning, and student self-initiated learning via Google, YouTube, and books. Student motivation for science learning through Google Classroom is moderate at 56%.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This research contributes novelty by scrutinizing the nexus between Google Classroom and student motivation in science education, addressing a significant gap in current literature. By elucidating nuanced challenges and implications for student engagement, the study offers fresh insights into optimizing digital learning platforms to enhance motivation and learning outcomes in science education amidst the evolving educational landscape shaped by technology.

Exploring Character Dynamics: Unveiling Dominant Values in Physics Education

Marlita Sulaiman — 2024-06-21

Purpose of the study: This research aims to determine the character values that are more dominant among teachers in students, with a focus on eliminating values such as integrity, honesty, discipline, caring and responsibility in the context of learning at school.

Methodology: This research uses mixed methods with quantitative and qualitative descriptive approaches. The population is all physics teachers at Darul Ulum Private Madrasah Aliyah, with a sample of three teachers selected purposively. Research instruments include questionnaires and interviews, with data analysis using partial analysis for quantitative and the Miles and Huberman model for qualitative.

Main Findings: The results of the research show that of the three character values studied, the one that appears more dominant in students is the discipline character value of 88.89%, where students always follow and carry out the rules set by the school, then the responsibility character value is 86%, In students there is still a high value of responsibility for what is a burden and looking after goods or whatever is their responsibility. Finally, the honest character value was 84.75%, a character value that was lower than the character value studied.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This research highlights the determination of dominant character values in students, especially in discipline, responsibility and honesty in learning physics. With a sample of three physics teachers, this research uses quantitative descriptive methods and partial data analysis to reveal a new understanding of student character in the context of learning at school.

Improving Student Learning Outcomes on Earth Layers Material by Using Audio Visual Media

Annisa Fatonah — 2024-06-21

Purpose of the study: The researcher aims to determine the increase in student learning outcomes in the earth's layers material by using audio-visual media.

Methodology: This research is classroom action research. The subjects in this research were 7th grade students with a total of 39 students using a simple random sampling technique. The data collection instruments in this research consisted of multiple choice questions, observation sheets for teachers and students and documentation. Data analysis uses descriptive statistical analysis.

Main Findings: The results of this research found that by using audio visual media students were more enthusiastic in participating in learning and with the help of discussion methods students were more active and discussing with groups, with audio visual media students' learning outcomes also increased, from the learning of each cycle in class VII F students a number There were 39 students who had not achieved learning completeness, 20 students in cycle I and 2 students in cycle II. After implementing the learning actions, there were still 2 students whose scores were less than 75 or had not reached the minimum completeness criteria of 75. Then these students were given further study guidance and given remedial measures.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this research is that it shows adaptation to students' learning styles or individual needs in the context of earth layer material, this can be considered an innovative step. A personalized learning approach can increase learning effectiveness.

Analysis of Physics Students' Conceptual Understanding of Image Formation in Lenses

Wahyu Noor Hidayat — 2024-06-21

Purpose of the study: This research aims to analyze physics students' understanding of the concept of image formation in lenses.

Methodology: This method uses qualitative methods with a research design, namely documentation studies, data collection instruments using interview sheets with data analysis techniques, namely the Miles and Huberman technique.

Main Findings: Based on the research results, it can be seen that the level of students' conceptual understanding of image formation is increasing. This is shown by the number of student respondents who answered correctly during the written test, the number increased during the interview test and the average number of respondents who answered correctly was more than half of the total number of respondents. The increase in understanding of this concept occurred because the student respondents were better prepared when taking the interview test than when taking the written test. The respondent students were better prepared because the respondents' memories were revived after the written test.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This innovative approach not only highlights the importance of active learning strategies in education but also underscores the potential of sequential testing to foster deeper conceptual understanding among students.

Development of Three Tier Online Test Diagnostic of Misconception for Topic Free Fall Motion

Etik Khoirun Nisa — 2024-06-22

Purpose of the study: This study aimed to develop an online Three Tier Test Diagnostic of misconception in topic free fall motion.

Methodology: This research is development research using a development model 4D by Thiagarajan (Define, Desain, Development, and Dissemination). However, the research is only limited to the Development stage because the research objectives have been achieved. The data collection instrument is a media expert validation questionnaire. The research data includes quantitative data in the form of expert validator evaluations and qualitative data in the form of comments and suggestions given by expert validators.

Main Findings: The results showed that the product three tier online test diagnostic was feasible to use based on expert validation with a very feasible category. The resulting product has five item questions and consist of three tiers. The first tier is multiple choice questions, second is reason for answering question, and third tier is curiosity response index (CRI).

Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this research is uses an online test. This is expected to be able to support the effectiveness of further research by researchers.