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Undergraduate Students’ Mental Model of Cell Biology

Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia · Vol. 6 No. 1 (2017)

DOI
10.15294/jpii.v6i1.9603
ISSN
2089-4392, 2339-1286
Published
2017-04-30
Publisher
Program Studi Pendidikan IPA Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (FMIPA)
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Abstract

A descriptive study of future teacher students’ mental models of essential concepts in Cell Biology was carried out through explanatory mixed-methods. Some students (n=40) of Biology Education Universitas Negeri Semarang were involved as the research subject. We used a diagnostic test, structured interview guides, and field notes to describe students’ mental model. In the early stage, we prepare a diagnostic test performed essential concepts of Cell Biology. Secondly, we define students’ mental models map based on their answers. Thirdly, we identify factors which affect students’ mental models. Exploration of mental models was conducted through structured interviews with students representing each category. The interview focused on reasoning and argumentation students’ abilities in answering the question on the test item. The research finding describes that students’ mental model in Cell Biology is grouped into three categories, macro-mental to think based of basic content, micro-mental in correlation of content, and intuitive-mental or misconception. This finding can be used in improving research-based learning in Cell Biology.

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  • State University of Semarang
  • Muria Kudus University
  • Indonesia University of Education
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Novi Ratna DewiState University of Semarang2
Ani RusilowatiState University of Semarang1
Sri haryaniState University of Semarang1
Siti AlimahState University of Semarang1
Sekar Dwi ArdiantiMuria Kudus University1
Savitri WanabuliandariMuria Kudus University1
Krispinus Kedati PukanState University of Semarang1
Nugroho Edi KartijonoState University of Semarang1
A. KurniawatiState University of Semarang1
Nuryani Yogipratama RustamanIndonesia University of Education1
Ari WidodoIndonesia University of Education1
Saefudin -Affiliation unknown1
Y. A. SujatmikoState University of Semarang1
P. PujiasihState University of Semarang1

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