The Impact of Problem Solving Instruction on Academic Achievement and Science Process Skills among Prospective Elementary Teachers

Saputro, Anip Dwi, Irwanto, Irwanto, Atun, Sri and Wilujeng, Insih (2019) The Impact of Problem Solving Instruction on Academic Achievement and Science Process Skills among Prospective Elementary Teachers. Ilkogretim Online-Elementary Education Online, 18 (2). pp. 496-507. ISSN 1305-3515

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Abstract

Nowadays, it is not enough for future teachers if they are only equipped with abilities and scientific skills, they need to apply their knowledge to real-world inside and outside the classroom. In fact, the previous studies report their low knowledge in understanding science. This research aims to improving studentsÂ’ academic achievement and Science Process Skills (SPS) through Problem Solving Instruction (PSI), and analyzing the correlation between both dependent variables. A quasi-experimental design was conducted for six weeks at Muhammadiyah University of Ponorogo, Indonesia. Forty-eight prospective elementary teachers completed Academic Achievement Test (AAT) and SPS Test (SPST). The reliability coefficient CronbachÂ’s alpha of both tests was .81 and .86, respectively. Data were analyzed by using N-gain score, Mann-Whitney U test and SpearmanÂ’s rho correlation at significance level .05. The findings indicate that there is significant difference on academic achievement and science process skills between experimental and control groups in favor of experimental group students, and there is a high positive and significant correlation between both dependent variables. We recommend to the lecturers to use PSI as a tool to promote studentsÂ’ scientific skills and abilities to satisfactory performance in order to respond fast changes in 21st century learning.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Problem solving instruction, academic achievement, science process skills
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > Islamic Studies L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Islamic Studies
Depositing User:	Library Umpo
Date Deposited:	03 Feb 2023 05:57
Last Modified:	03 Feb 2023 05:57
URI:	http://eprints.umpo.ac.id/id/eprint/10801

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