Development of Phenomenon-Based Learning to Stimulate Reasoning Skill and Spiritual Awareness (An Analysis on Need Assessment Step)
Henny Johan, Widiasih, Sipriyadi
Universitas Bengkulu, Universitas Terbuka, Universitas Bengkulu
Abstract
This study aims to describe the components needed in developing phenomenon-based learning to stimulate reasoning and spiritual awareness on earth and space science concepts. This study used descriptive qualitative method. The results of the need assessment stage include three aspects including the analysis of IPBA learning, preliminary studies and policy studies. The results of the IPBA concept analysis show that the IPBA concept is related to various natural phenomena that cannot be directly observed, requires the ability to reason in understanding the IPBA concept, various visualization media such as animations, simulations, scientific models, drawings, and graphics and tables can be utilized to facilitate understanding IPBA concepts. In addition, various IPBA concepts have the potential to in still spiritual attitudes related to awareness and belief in the nature of God. The results of policy studies show that Law No. 12 of 2012 requires learning that is able to develop students- reasoning skill and facilitate the development of students thinking abilities, talents and interests. PP No. 8 of 2012 concerning the Indonesian National Qualification Framework (KKNI) suggests the need to develop affection, one of which is to fear God who is almighty. The real conditions show that learning had not yet explored the ability to reason and has not been oriented to spiritual values. The results of the preliminary study showed that according to students perceptions, the concept of earth science could not be observed directly so it was difficult to understand. Students reasoning ability is also relatively low. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that it is necessary to develop phenomenon-based learning to stimulate the students- reasoning skill and be oriented to spiritual awareness
Keywords: phenomena-based learning, reasoning skill, spiritual value
Topic: Science Education