Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions of the Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI)-based Electronic Student Worksheets for Improving Scientific Literacy and Collaboration Skills

Abstract

This study aims to improve students' literacy skills and scientific collaboration in learning using SSI-based electronic student worksheets. The method used in this research is the descriptive method. The study population was one teacher and one hundred students each from ten secondary schools. Data collection involves a questionnaire with percentages. The results of this study provide an understanding that teachers' perceptions of learning using SSI-based electronic worksheets at the implementation level are still in the very low category because teachers still prefer conventional worksheets and books. Teachers' perceptions seen from the perspective of scientific literacy are still categorized as "low", but at least teachers have tried to involve them in learning activities. The teacher's perception of student collaboration skills is in a low category too. Likewise, students' perceptions of learning involving SSI-based electronic worksheets for scientific literacy and collaboration skills were also categorized as "very low". On the other hand, the percentage of students who need SSI-based electronic student worksheets in learning is in the high category. Considering the results, it is acceptable to conclude that the use of SSIbased electronic student worksheets in learning is very important for the improvement of students' scientific literacy and collaboration skills.

Empowering Scientific Literacy of Science Teachers: Systematic Literature Review (SLR)

“…Teachers without exposure need attention to improve their literacy levels to produce interactive methods or strategies. Septiawati et al (2020); Wibowo et al (2020) stated that teachers still practice traditional methods, such as textbooks and worksheets, and use less technology. Septiawati et al (2020) explained that the pedagogical level of teachers is deficient in implementing teaching methods that use technology, such as electronic worksheets for students.…”

“…Septiawati et al (2020); Wibowo et al (2020) stated that teachers still practice traditional methods, such as textbooks and worksheets, and use less technology. Septiawati et al (2020) explained that the pedagogical level of teachers is deficient in implementing teaching methods that use technology, such as electronic worksheets for students. This study is supported by Adam Stefanile (2020), who states that teachers lack proficiency in pedagogy and strategies to integrate technology into teaching.…”