Development of Integrated Temperature & Heat E-module for Forest and Land Fire Mitigation to Improve Analytical Skills of Grade VII Students

Abstract

The frequent forest and land fires in South Sumatra have a significant impact on the environment and society, both caused by internal and external factors. Therefore, disaster mitigation learning is crucial, especially in disaster-prone areas. This learning can be integrated into the school curriculum to help students understand how to deal with and reduce disaster risks. One effective teaching material is an interactive and engaging e-module, making it easier for students to understand the concepts of mitigation and science simultaneously. The purpose of this study is to develop a valid, practical, and effective e-module to improve students' analytical skills and raise their awareness of caring for the environment and the surrounding nature. This study uses the ADDIE method (Analyze, Design , Development, and Evaluation). The evaluation stage follows Tessmer formative evaluation, which consists of self-evaluation, expert validation, one-to-one , small group, and pretest-posttest. The product validation results show that the developed e-module is very valid, with an average expert assessment of 4.30. The practicality test shows that the e-module is very practical, with an overall percentage of 88%. Meanwhile, the N-gain test obtained a score of 0.59 which is classified as quite effective. In terms of students' cognitive levels at the level of understanding (C2), application (C3), and analysis (C4), the e-module resulted in an increase in pre-test scores (30.33) and post-test scores (71.53). The integrated temperature and heat e-module for forest and land fire disaster mitigation can function as an alternative learning resource that can be accessed at school, at home, or in other locations.