Development of a project-based learning e-module incorporating socioscientific issues (SSI) on the topic of energy sources in life: understanding environmental impacts

Muhammad Ridho Syarlisjiswan, Irwandani Irwandani, Susiwiasih Susiwiasih, Anggi Widiarni

Abstract


Education must innovate to remain relevant to technological developments. Integrating technology into learning materials can enhance student engagement and critical thinking skills. This study aims to develop and evaluate the feasibility and attractiveness of a Project-Based Learning (PjBL)-based e-module incorporating Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI) on the topic of energy sources. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model. The e-module was revised based on evaluations by content and media experts. The trial was conducted with physics educators and 10th-grade high school students. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire. The results showed that the e-module is highly feasible, with a score of 84% from content experts and 92% from media experts. Educators rated its attractiveness at 83%, while student responses averaged 85% in small-group trials and 82% in field trials. This e-module has the potential to be an innovative solution in physics education, particularly for topics related to socio-scientific issues. The implementation of this e-module is expected to promote more contextual and meaningful learning for 10th-grade high school students.

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ADDIE; E-Modul; Project Based Learning (PjBL); Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI)

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