Comparison of Environmental Science Learning Outcomes Using Research-Based Learning for Biology Students

Abstract

Abstract-The use of research-based learning in environmental science course has been done since a long time ago. Research-based learning enforced students to conduct group research based on their topic. The purpose of the research is to identify the outcomes of environmental science learning via research-based learning method for biology students. The research is a comparative study using four classes in 2016 academic year covering 126 students. Kruskal Wallis method was used for the data analysis because the data were not normally distributed. The result is p = 0.000 < α (0.05), which means there is a difference in students' learning outcomes after using the research-based learning method. The conclusion of the research is there is a difference of environmental science learning outcomes after using research-based learning approach for biology students.