Analysis of the Validity of Natural Science Learning Models with Social Media Scaffolding to Improve Science Communication Skills of Middle School Students
Abdul Haris Odja, Mursalin, Siti Fatimawati, Asri Pulu Sahrain
Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Fisika, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo
Abstract
Social media is an online media. The use of social media in teenagers has become a trend in the digital era. The percentage of social media use in supporting learning is in the low category. Social media can be an alternative scaffolding in the learning process during activities before and after learning. The validity of the data obtained through Focus Group Discussion (FGD) conducted assessments and advice from the experts through the validation sheet. The results obtained from this development research include, as follows: (1) The validity of natural science learning models scaffolding by social media is declared valid with some expert advice; (2) The validity of social media scaffolding learning devices is declared valid with some expert advice. Based on the research findings it can be concluded that the natural science learning model with social media scaffolding is declared valid to be used as a learning model in natural science subjects.
Keywords: Natural Science Learning Models, Social media scaffolding, Communication science skills
Topic: SCIENCE EDUCATION