The effectiveness of electronic student worksheet based on Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL)

This paper describes the effects of implementing the Process-Oriented Guided-Inquiry Learning (POGIL) strategy in an introductory chemistry class for non-science majors. Student attitudes and learning outcomes were compared between a traditionally taught section and POGIL implemented section using attitudinal survey questionnaires and content assessments as measurement tools. Qualitative data from open-ended student questionnaires and comments were analyzed in an effort to cross-validate findings from different methods. Content materials, test format, scheduling and grading were controlled for both sections. Results from ANOVA, t tests and ANCOVA indicated that compared to the control group, students in the POGIL group: (a) ended with significantly more positive attitudes relating to group work and communication, and (b) showed significant gains in the final content assessment, especially in the areas of information retention and conceptual understandings. Despite these positive learning outcomes, students in the POGIL group were more critical of the instructional strategies used and did not self-report greater gains in conceptual knowledge, problem solving or critical thinking skills at the end of the course than did students in the control group. This lack of association between student perceptions of ability and their performance in the course and the negative comments made about the instructional strategy indicate that some students are uncomfortable with the role of the instructor as a facilitator of learning in the POGIL strategy. Finally, the positive attitudinal effects of the POGIL method did not include more positive perceptions about science and chemistry. The findings of this action research study support the use of nontraditional methods of instruction for nonscience majors, but suggest that there are barriers to student perceptions of gain that still need to be addressed.

Teaching methods can help learners to develop problem-solving skills and enhance their achievement in stoichiometry. Process oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL) is one of the teaching methods that promote problem-solving skills because it provides opportunities for learners to work with many formulae through many steps in solving problems such as stoichiometric calculations of number of moles and concentration of solutions. To understand how POGIL can improve learners’ achievement and develop problem-solving skills, four grade 11 physical sciences classes of mixed gender and multicultural black learners were purposefully and conventional sampled from four different township schools in Pretoria, South Africa. Through pre- and post-test case study and lesson observations, two different independent groups (POGIL group and lecture group) were included in the study. POGIL group constituted 48 students, while lecture group 62 students taught by their respective teachers at their schools for three weeks using English second language. The results from the pre-test suggest that learners in all the four classes lacked problem-solving competencies in solving both the low-order and the high-order stoichiometry questions. According to the research interpretation, lesson observations of POGIL were active learning while lecture method was passive learning. The post-test results indicate statistically significant greater problem-solving competencies in POGIL group than in the lecture group. The study recommends the use of POGIL in teaching stoichiometry.

This research took place within the context of ongoing educational reforms to promote inquiry-based science instruction and a desire to draw evidence to inform adoptions of western pedagogical practices in a high-context culture like Qatar. We report on the outcomes from Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) in a foundation chemistry course based on students’ achievement, their perceived learning gains, and their self-efficacy. The study utilized quantitative data obtained from normalized content tests and instruments to measure perceived learning gains and attitudes and experience. Qualitative data from open-ended student questionnaires were analyzed to cross-validate findings from the study. Positive effects of POGIL during fall (semester 1) and spring (semester 2) semesters were evidenced by (a) improved mean scores and medium to large effect sizes for content test results, perceived learning gains, and self-efficacy levels and (b) a positive correlation between the measures of perceived learning gains and self-efficacy. Students self-reported increased self-efficacy, interest, and better understanding of concepts using the POGIL method. Comparing fall and spring semesters, student reluctance and negative perceptions of the POGIL approach gradually diminished. Students were able to adapt easily to POGIL—a method of teaching that they had not experienced before but which was compatible with the high-context culture in which they live. In addition, this study reflects the current condition of science learning in Qatar, where the emerging outcomes of educational reforms play an important role in preparing local students to transition into higher education.

The active learning student-centered teaching approach process-oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL) is a stimulating peer-based pedagogical method gaining momentum based on reported students’ outcomes that align with STEM undergraduate goals and objectives and job market competencies. Specific advanced topics in biology are intractable to many undergraduate students and require innovative, collaborative methods to produce desired learning outcomes. Chemistry instructors originally designed POGIL, and while biology-based POGILs are present in the literature, there is a limited amount of POGILs available in molecular biology. Thus, the current article illustrates a POGIL exercise that explores the central dogma, a fundamental principle in molecular biology. The central dogma of molecular biology provides a framework for gene expression processes and describes the flow of genetic information in living organisms. The central dogma describes how DNA nucleotides are transcribed into RNA nucleotides and translated into proteins. This seminal concept of molecular biology is critical to student understanding in introductory and advanced biological sciences courses. The POGIL exercise is organized based on the learning cycle model associated with inquiry-focused teaching techniques. The learning cycle model promotes gradual concept comprehension and real-world utilization. An increase in molecular biology POGIL exercises is required to improve student understanding and course grades in molecular biology or related disciplines. Examining the efficacy of using the current molecular biology POGIL exercise is necessary from the perspectives of undergraduate students and biology faculty to fortify POGIL usage at colleges and universities.

This study aims to determine the effect of concept-based reasoning through learning strategy Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) to student achievement on the redox subject. This type of research is a quasi-experimental research with a Non-equivalent Control Group Design. The sampling used purposive sampling technique, which obtained by two classes, one as control class using Guided Inquiry Learning (GIL) and the other as experiment class using Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL). Generated data during the study was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistical analysis of t-test. The average posttest grade of the control class is 66.91 while in the experimental class is 71.30. The results showed that there was a difference of chemistry learning achievement in control class and experiment class with tcount = 3.0810; ttable = 1.668 (tcount> ttable). The existence of these differences indicates that the application of concept-based reasoning through Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) strategy has a positive effect to students learning achievement on the redox subject. Keywords: POGIL Learning, Learning Achievement, Redox

POGIL has been initiated primarily in chemistry education for over the last 15 years ago. In this structure, students built understanding based on their prior knowledge, experiences, skills and attitude which consequently follow a learning cycle of exploration, concept formation and invention. Based on multiple previous studies, it has been examined and proofs the effectiveness of POGIL in improving students’ study performance. This paper cater about general background of POGIL and activity in project scheduling that has been conducted. In conclusion, educators can increase the strength of student learning in their classes by implementing POGIL.

Educational reforms in Qatar have seen the implementation of inquiry-based learning and other student-centred pedagogies. However, there have been few efforts to investigate how these adopted western pedagogies are aligned with the high context culture of Qatar. The study presented in this article highlights the implementation of a student-centred intervention called Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) in selected independent Arabic government schools in Qatar. The study followed a theoretical framework composed of culturally relevant pedagogical practice and social constructivism in teaching and learning. A mixed method research design involving experimental and comparison groups was utilised. Carefully structured learning materials when implemented systematically in a POGIL intervention helped Grade 10 science students improve their perceptions of chemistry learning measured from pre- and post-tests as measured by the What Is Happening In this Class (WIHIC) questionnaire and school-administered achievement test. The study further provided school-based mentoring and professional development opportunities for teachers in the region. Significantly, POGIL was found to be adaptable in the Arabic context.

The aims of this research were to obtain the eligibility of the POGIL e-worksheet to improve students' critical thinking skills on reaction rate material in terms of validity, practicality, and effectiveness criteria. The type of research was research and development using the ADDIE development model with three stages, Analyze, Design, and Development. The research was obtain validity from the validation sheet in terms of the eligibility of content, presentation, language, and design getting mode ≥ 3 so it was declared valid. Practicality was obtained from a response questionnaire supported by a student activity observation sheet. Overall practicality of the response questionnaire has 89.09% (very practical), while the learner activity observation sheet getting mode = 1. Effectiveness was obtained from the pretest and posttest of critical thinking skills supported by student learning results. The result of the critical thinking skills test got N-gain, 0.929 Interpretation, 0.722 Analysis, 0.694 Evaluation, 0.556 Inference, and 0.933 Explanation and obtained a significance value of 0 in the paired sample t-test so it was concluded there was an increase in students' critical thinking skills in reaction rate material after using POGIL e-worksheet. The learning outcomes test data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed rank test has 0 probability value, then it can be concluded there is an increase in student learning outcomes in reaction rate material after using the POGIL e-worksheet. Based on the results of validity, practicality, and effectiveness, the development of the POGIL e-worksheet is feasible.

The COVID-19 pandemic has required many educators to offer online courses. Given the evidence of the effectiveness of the Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL), many educators are interested in implementing POGIL in online environments. This paper first discusses the challenges of using the POGIL approach to teach courses. Then we share our experience and our proposed approach (GICL) for teaching cybersecurity topics via the Zoom platform in the online environment. Recommendations for overcoming some of these challenges for online teaching are provided.

Design thinking, recognised as a human-centred approach to problem-solving, has garnered attention as a pedagogical framework across various disciplines, including higher education, for its potential to cultivate innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills. In chemical engineering education, integrating design thinking methodologies holds promise for enhancing students' problem-solving skills and innovation capabilities. However, despite its potential benefits, its specific application and impact within chemical engineering education have not been extensively explored. Hence, this critical review paper aims to comprehensively analyse the application of design thinking pedagogy in chemical engineering education within higher education settings. This study contributes a systematic review and a case study from DUT, demonstrating the integration of design thinking pedagogy in chemical engineering education. The methodology involved in this review encompassed systematically searching academic databases, selecting relevant studies based on specific criteria, extracting data, synthesising findings, and reporting adapted from Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The overarching question that guided this investigation was: How could the integration of design thinking pedagogy in chemical engineering education enhance student learning outcomes and prepare them for the challenges of the engineering profession? Integrating design thinking pedagogy in chemical engineering education aims to improve student learning outcomes by fostering a holistic approach to problem-solving, emphasising empathy, creativity, and collaboration. By incorporating design thinking principles into the curriculum, educators seek to cultivate a mindset of innovation and critical thinking among students, preparing them to tackle complex engineering challenges in a dynamic and rapidly evolving global context, such as the shift towards ‘green engineering’. Design thinking pedagogy could potentially bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application of engineering principles, concurrent with developing essential soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and adaptability, which are crucial for success in the engineering profession. Through active learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and realworld application of engineering principles, design thinking in engineering education could equip students with the skills and mindset to become creative problem solvers, effective communicators, and ethical leaders. It is evident that design thinking offers a promising avenue to concurrently enhance student engagement, develop conceptual learning, critical thinking skills, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and prepare students for the demands of the chemical engineering profession. The findings highlight the importance of integrating design thinking principles in chemical engineering education to cultivate a culture of innovation, creativity, and adaptability among students. Moving forward, further research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of design thinking pedagogy in enhancing student learning outcomes and to identify best practices for its implementation in chemical engineering education. Furthermore, researchers are encouraged to conduct empirical studies to assess the impact of design thinking pedagogy on student learning outcomes, engagement, and professional development in chemical engineering education.

Problem-solving skills are the needs of students in the 21st century so they are deemed necessary to have. One of the 2013 curriculum imposed by the government focuses students on problem-solving skills. The purpose of this study was to identify the influence of using problem-based Student worksheets on improving problem-solving skills and student learning outcomes on business and energy materials. This study uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental research design. student worksheet implementation design uses One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The instruments used in this study were problem-based students’ worksheets, problem-solving skills tests, and learning outcomes tests. The problem-solving skills of students were analyzed using the N-Gain test to see the effect before and after the problem-based student worksheet was implemented. The results of the student worksheet feasibility test obtained a percentage of 98.30% indicating that the student worksheet problem-based to improve problem-solving skills and learning outcomes is very feasible to use. The results of the implementation of problem-based student worksheets can improve students' problem-solving skills which are marked by an increase in the pretest-posttest value based on the results of the experimental class N-gain test of 0.93 in the high category, the control class N-gain value of 0.60 in the medium category. The learning outcomes test showed an increase in the N-gain value for the experimental class by 0.71 in the high category, the N-gain value for the control class by 0.50 in the medium category

This research is motivated by the purpose of education to obtain good learning outcomes. Such success depends on internal and external factors, as one part of the internal factor is problem solving skills. The existence of problem-solving skills students can more easily overcome problems encountered when learning or designed by teachers. The purpose of this study was to find out the comparison of students' PPKn learning outcomes between the Discovery Learning model and the Think Pair and Share model, also to find out the comparison of PPKn learning outcomes of students who have high problem solving skills with students who have low problem solving skills, and also to know the interaction between the learning model and problem solving skills to the learning outcomes of PPKn students in grade IV of Diski Catholic Elementary School. This study using quantitative approach with the results of the study showed that the results of ppkn students with Discovery Learning model is higher than the learning results of PPKn students with Think Pair and Share model, evidenced from Qhitung > Qtabel (4,344 > 2,814; with a level of 5%). PPKn learning outcomes of students who have high problem-solving skills are higher than ppkn learning outcomes of students who have low problem-solving skills, as evidenced by Qhitung > Qtabel (3,030 > 2,814; with a level of 5%). There is an interaction between learning models and problem-solving skills to students' PPKn learning outcomes, as evidenced by Fhitung > Ftabel which is 8.59 > 4.20. The conclusion of this study explains that the learning outcomes of students who have high and low skills are more suitable to be taught with discovery learning models than students who are taught using the Think Pair Share model.


 
 
 
 Misconception is an understanding that is not in accordance with the concept conveyed by experts. Misconceptions are still found in student learning outcomes on the Circulatory System material. The Concept Attainment Model is a teaching strategy that helps students strengthen their understanding of the concepts being studied. Learning independence is one of the factors that influence learning outcomes. The purpose of this study was to increase student independence and learning outcomes as well as reduce students' misconceptions about the Circulatory System material. This research is a pre-experimental research with a one group pretest-posttest design. The data in this study were obtained through observation sheets, student response questionnaires, pretest-posttest, and student interviews. The results showed that prior to the implementation of the Concept Attainment learning model, students' learning independence was classified in the medium category. After the implementation of the Concept Attainment learning model, student learning independence increased, belonging to the high category. Student learning outcomes show that prior to the implementation of the Concept Attainment learning model, they had not reached the specified classical mastery. That is, student learning outcomes are low. After implementing the Concept Attainment learning model, student learning outcomes experienced a good increase in the medium and high N-Gain categories. The findings of students' misconceptions prior to the implementation of the Concept Attainment learning model were found in the concept of the mechanism of the clotting process, the link between blood type and blood transfusion, parts of the heart in cardiac anatomy, differences in the systemic and pulmonary circulatory systems, and disorders/abnormalities of the circulatory system. After implementing the Concept Attainment learning model, misconception were found in the concept of blood constituent components, the relationship between blood type and blood transfusion, and disorders/abnormalities of the circulatory system. Thus, it can be concluded that the implementation of the Concept Attainment learning model can increase student independence and learning outcomes and reduce student misconceptions.
 
 
 

This study is motivated by the low learning activeness, problem solving skills, and student learning outcomes in class X E.9 SMA Negeri 1 Bandongan. One solution to overcome this problem is by applying the MERDEKA flow learning method. The purpose of this study is to describe the improvement of learning activeness, problem solving skills, and learning outcomes of students in class X E.9 SMA Negeri 1 Bandongan. This research method is Classroom Action Research (PTK) which was conducted in two cycles. Each cycle consists of three meetings and four stages, namely planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The research subjects were 36 students of class X E.9, with 16 male students and 20 female students. Data collection techniques were documentation, observation, and tests. Data analysis techniques using descriptive quantitative and qualitative with percentages. The results showed that student learning activeness in Cycle 2 had increased compared to Cycle 1, which was indicated by the average value of Cycle 2 of 77.78% (high), higher than Cycle 1 which only reached 63.10% (medium). Students' problem solving skills also increased compared to Cycle 1, which is indicated by the average value of Cycle 2 of 68.05% (medium), higher than Cycle 1 which only reached 59.03% (medium). Meanwhile, student learning outcomes seen from the average post-test score increased by 19.44% from the Criteria for Achieving Learning Objectives (KKTP) in the application of the MERDEKA flow learning method in Cycle 1 (23 students or 63.89%) compared to the application of the MERDEKA flow learning method in Cycle 2 (30 students or 83.33%). So it can be concluded that the application of the MERDEKA flow learning method can improve learning activeness, problem solving skills, and student learning outcomes in class X E.9 SMA Negeri 1 Bandongan. Keywords: MERDEKA Flow, Learning Activity, Problem Solving Skills, Learning Outcomes ABSTRAK Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi rendahnya keaktifan belajar, keterampilan pemecahan masalah, dan hasil belajar siswa di kelas X E.9 SMA Negeri 1 Bandongan. Salah satu solusi untuk mengatasi masalah ini adalah dengan menerapkan metode pembelajaran alur MERDEKA. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan peningkatan keaktifan belajar, keterampilan pemecahan masalah, dan hasil belajar siswa kelas X E.9 SMA Negeri 1 Bandongan. Metode penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Setiap siklus terdiri dari tiga pertemuan dan empat tahapan, yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian siswa kelas X E.9 yang berjumlah 36 orang, dengan 16 siswa laki-laki dan 20 siswa perempuan. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa dokumentasi, observasi, dan tes. Teknik analisis data menggunakan deskriptif kuantitatif dan kualitatif dengan persentase. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keaktifan belajar siswa pada Siklus 2 mengalami peningkatan dibandingkan Siklus 1, yakni ditunjukkan dengan nilai rerata Siklus 2 sebesar 77,78% (tinggi), lebih tinggi dibandingkan Siklus 1 hanya mencapai sebesar 63,10% (sedang). Keterampilan pemecahan masalah siswa juga mengalami peningkatan dibandingkan Siklus 1, yakni ditunjukkan dengan nilai rerata Siklus 2 sebesar 68,05% (sedang), lebih tinggi dibandingkan Siklus 1 hanya mencapai sebesar 59,03% (sedang). Sedangkan, hasil belajar siswa dilihat dari rata-rata nilai post-test mengalami peningkatan sebesar 19,44% dari Kriteria Ketercapaian Tujuan Pembelajaran (KKTP) pada penerapan metode pembelajaran alur MERDEKA Siklus 1 (23 orang siswa atau sebesar 63,89%) dibandingkan dengan penerapan metode pembelajaran alur MERDEKA Siklus 2 (30 orang siswa atau sebesar 83,33%). Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan metode pembelajaran alur MERDEKA dapat meningkatkan keaktifan belajar, keterampilan pemecahan masalah, dan hasil belajar siswa di kelas X E.9 SMA Negeri 1 Bandongan. Kata Kunci: Alur MERDEKA, Keaktifan Belajar, Keterampilan Pemecahan Masalah, Hasil Belajar

This article discusses the differences in learning motivation and learning outcomes of students at SMA Negeri 1 Makassar who are taught through video learning media and mobile learning. This research is a quasi-experimental research. The research design used is Non-equivalent control[1]group design. The variables in this study are the independent variables, namely video learning media and mobile learning, the dependent variable is learning motivation and student learning outcomes. Sampling in this study was done by random sampling technique. One class uses video learning media and the other class uses mobile learning. The results showed that there were significant differences in students' motivation and learning outcomes in classes taught through video learning media and mobile learning. The motivation and learning outcomes of students' biology showed that the class that used mobile learning showed an increase in motivation and better learning outcomes than the class that used video learning media. So it can be concluded that there are differences in the motivation and learning outcomes of biology students who are taught through video learning media and mobile learning in class XI MIPA SMA Negeri 1 Makassar.