A Validation of Pre-Learning Questions on Concept Mastery and Creative Thinking Skills in RADEC Learning Model : States of Matters and Mixture Separation Topic
Rendi Restiana Sukardi, Wahyu Sopandi, Atep Sujana, Fanny Sumirat, Yeti Nurhayati, Fransiska Astri Kusumastuti, Shela Surya Dwiyani

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Abstract

The results of research related to the RADEC model show that one of the most difficult parts faced by teachers is preparing pre-learning questions for pupils. Pre-learning questions in the RADEC model have a role to focus pupils on the material or skills that must be mastered by pupils. One of the 21st century skills that must be mastered by pupils is creative thinking skills. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to develop and validate pre-learning questions oriented to mastery of concepts and creative thinking skills. The research was Research and Development model that applied some steps such as need assessment, product development, field trial, and product revision. In the needs assessment stage, information was obtained that pre-learning questions related to the topic of state of matters and mixture separation must raise socio-scientific and contextual issues. The validation results from content experts and teachers showed that the pre-learning questions made met the criteria for use. The field trial stage was intended to see the readability of pre-learning questions. The results of the field trial showed that there were several dictions that had to be replaced because they were not familiar to the pupils.

Keywords: RADEC, pre-learning questions, concept mastery, creative thinking skills, states of matters, mixture separation

Topic: Science Education