Enhancing students' critical thinking skills in physics: Exploring problem-based learning and mobile technology integration in rotational dynamics education

Advances in Mobile Learning Educational Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1), P. 1301 - 1313

Published: Jan. 16, 2025

This study examines and identifies the profile of students' critical thinking skills in studying Rotational Dynamics explores potential Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model enhancing these skills. The research utilized a pre-research approach with qualitative descriptive analysis, involving sample 90 students from class XI MIPA Nganjuk city. Data were collected through tests, surveys, interviews. findings revealed that majority exhibited low skills, particularly areas basic clarification, support, advanced clarification. Gender differences also evident, male generally outperforming female across all indicators. Teachers predominantly employed lecture methods conventional teaching materials, which hindered ability to visualize concepts being taught. These results highlight need for innovative learning approaches enhance physics education. proposes integration Android-based 3D digital modules into on Dynamics. It is anticipated this innovation will significantly increase student engagement stimulate contributes literature by demonstrating combining PBL models technology improve quality

Language: Английский

Profiling students' critical thinking skills and the implementation of problem-based learning using innovative digital modules on static fluid concepts

Advances in Mobile Learning Educational Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(1), P. 1254 - 1261

Published: Dec. 26, 2024

This research aims to determine the profile of students' critical thinking skills and application Problem-Based Learning using three-dimensional digital modules, particularly in physics education focusing on static fluid material. Preliminary with a sample 106 students employs methods including tests, student response surveys, interviews teachers. The findings were analyzed qualitative descriptive data analysis. results this are as follows: Questionnaire responses reveal that predominantly low category, 100 six medium none high category; Among skills, strategy tactics rank lowest; Teachers have implemented through active teaching strategies, such presentations open-ended questions, improve skills. However, book media not yet been utilized learning; model supported by modules is expected education. study highlights need for innovative learning approaches enhance especially integration offers significant potential addressing need.

Language: Английский

The Effect of STEM-Based Interventions on Learning Outcomes in High School: A Meta-Analysis

Journal of Innovative Physics Teaching, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(2), P. 102 - 112

Published: Dec. 21, 2024

While numerous studies have investigated the effectiveness of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, findings remain fragmented, variations in research designs, sample characteristics, contexts implementation pose challenges drawing generalized conclusions. This study aimed to assess efficacy approach on student learning outcomes at high school level through a meta-analysis. A total 24 that met inclusion criteria were analyzed from 14 papers criteria. The meta-analysis results demonstrated was significantly more effective than traditional methods, with an overall effect size value d = 1.71, Z 7.45, significance P < 0.00001. Although there considerable heterogeneity among sizes (Q 589.66, I² 96%), funnel plot symmetrical distribution sizes, indicating minimal publication bias. substantiate STEM-based education can enhance engagement, facilitate concept comprehension, cultivate critical thinking abilities. practical implications this include recommendations for policymakers design programs educators adopt teaching strategies. Various stakeholders must collaborate guarantee initiative's successful adequately prepare students global they will encounter 21st century.

Language: Английский