ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui keberhasilan penerapan metode diskusi-presentasi dipadu dengan analisis kritis artikel dalam meningkatkan pemahaman konsep, kemampuan berpikir kritis, dan komunikasi mahasiswa pada matakuliah Biologi Umum. Jenis penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) melalui Lesson Study (LS) dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Penelitian ini terdiri atas tiga siklus, setiap siklus menggunakan langkah-langkah PTK yang terdiri atas empat tahap yaitu (1) perencanaan, (2) pelaksanaan, (3) observasi, dan (4) refleksi dan terintegrasi dengan tiga tahapan LS, yaitu(1) plan, (2) do, dan (3) see. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, rata-rata pemahaman konsep mahasiswa pada tiga materi yang diajarkan yaitu 82%. Rata-rata nilai kelas hasil kemampuan berpikir kritis pada siklus I, II, dan III secara berurutan, yaitu 76, 87, dan 90. Peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis dari siklus I ke II dan siklus II ke III sebesar 15% dan 3,4%. Rata-rata nilai kemampuan komunikasi pada siklus I, II, dan III secara berurutan, yaitu 52, 63, dan 63. Peningkatan kemampuan komunikasi dari siklus I ke II dan dari siklus II ke III secara berurutan sebesar 21% dan 0%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan metode diskusi-presentasi dipadu dengan analisis kritis artikel dapat meningkatkan pemahaman konsep, kemampuan berpikir kritis, dan komunikasi mahasiswa.

Adjustment to the new environment occurs both internally and externally, so students who can make adjustments gradually will be able to avoid the impact of psychological culture shock. The purpose of this research is to analyze the relationship of culture shock and adjustment to the first year student learning outcomes at Tribhuwana Tunggadewi University. This type of research is quantitative descriptive research with correlational study to determine whether there is a relationship between culture shock and student learning outcomes. Instrument of research data used is questionnaire to test culture shock with four likert scale answer option. Statistical test data obtained r = -0,217 and probability value (Sig. 2-tailed) = 0,054. The conclusion, negative correlation with probability value >0,05 then there is no relation between culture shock with student learning outcomes.

Misconception research has important value in the development of students' thinking processes especially in science field. As the identification of important concepts that must be mastered by the students can be done, the teacher will easily able to emphasis the important or main concepts. This study aims to identify the students’ misconception in digestive system materials in eight grade of MTs and teacher pedagogic competence role. The survey was conducted in 8A (16 students) and 8B (17 students) MTs Muhammadiyah 1 and 8E (19 students) Surya Buana Malang. The stages of research survey were: preparation of research goals (formulation), sample determination, preparation and instruments validation, data collection, and data analysis. The instruments used were: misconception test, student response questionnaire, learning observation guide, and teacher pedagogic competency form. The findings of the learning outcomes were discussed with the observer team, which then were assessed by using the assessment rubric and classified into the categories of student misconceptions. The results showed that the three teachers, neither certified nor uncertified were proved to be limited in overcoming misconceptions in the learning process; meanwhile, the results of students’ misconception test were mostly reach only level 3 (medium). Thus, the study of misconceptions of the digestive system material or other physiological material matter needs to get the attention of the teachers and educational practitioners.

The objective of the study was to develop an immunology book for Animal and Human Physiology subject. This book was developed based on the Thiagarajan development model which was modified of: Define, Design, Develop, dan Disseminate (4D). The data expert validation instrument was questionnaire using Likert scales, comments, and recommendation sheets. Expert appraisal was done by  material expert and media and design learning expert. The developmental testing was conducted using questionnaire to test the readibility.  The  expert validation was conducted by material expert as well as design and media learning expert validator; meanwhile, the field test was done to measure the  readability. The validity test results were: the material expert state that the material is valid (97.14%), as well as the design and learning media expert (84.88%) and field test by students (88.17%).

Hasil penyusunan perangkat, uji validasi, dan uji terbatas telah menghasilkan perangkat kurikulum klinik penulisan ilmiah yang valid atau sesuai dengan kebutuhan. Hasil uji lapangan atau disseminasi terbatas menghasilkan peningkatan gain skor pada aspek keterampilan menulis ilmiah dan keterampilan berfikir kritis atau penalaran, serta komunikasi. Perbandingan perlakuan guided inquiry dan independent inquiry pada kedua populasi menunjukkan hasil yang berbeda. Hasil analisis keterampilan penalaran mahasiswa sebagian besar dalam taraf pemikir pemula dan sebagian kecil dalam taraf pemikir mandiri. Hasil ini menurut analisis SWOT merupakan pemacu untuk lebih meningkatkan strategi pengembangan mahasiswa salah satunya melalui pembinaan komunitas penalaran dengan meningkatkan sinergisme kegiatan penalaran mahasiswa oleh dosen sebidang ilmu atau interdisipliner dalam tingkat program studi, fakultas bahkan universitas.