Learning Management Using Model-Centered Instruction Sequence (MCIS) for Developing 9th Grade Students’ Conceptual Understandings in Light and Optical Instruments
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The scientific method about light and optical instruments is essential for complex learning in science education while the old learning systems are incapable to help students reach their potential for thinking process. Thus, this research aims to study learning methods using Model-Centered Instruction Sequence (MCIS) and to study the development of students’ conceptual understanding in light and optical instruments after providing learning management system using MCIS. The experiment was conducted by using action research process with three cycle systems. The research participants were 40 9th grade students in the first semester of Academic Year. The tools used in the study were learning management system project plan, classroom behavior observation form, student recording of learning activities, and concept evaluation methods. After finishing the instruction period, the students were assessed. Data assessment was examined by using qualitative content analysis and basic statistics. The studies found that learning management system using MCIS could help improve conceptual understanding in the students through continuously creating and adapting lab simulations step by step for their learning. Collecting knowledge was applied from empirical evidence and simulations was used by virtual labs in media and application form. The findings found that after obtaining learning management system using MCIS, the students having Sound understanding in total reflection was the largest number, following with reflection, dispersion of light, image formation by lenses, refraction, image formation by mirrors, image formation by optical instruments respectively. The results from this study can be used for methods in designing and developing educational learning systems having the same contents to promote students’ sound understanding in science which can lead students to understand higher order thinking and develop their thinking process for the next higher level.
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