Use of the Science Technology and Society (STS) model with the help of Facebook in science learning for junior high school students

Abstract

Research has been conducted to investigate the influence of the Science Technology Society (STS) learning model which is assisted by social media Facebook (FB) in science learning. This research was conducted in a group of junior high school students in Tondano, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The research method is a Quasi-Experiment Posttest-Only Control Group Design. The experimental group was treated with the STS learning model assisted by FB, and the control group with lectures, discussions, question, and answer. The number of samples in the experimental group consisted of 25 students and the number of samples in the control group was 25 students. The results of the statistical analysis concluded that there was an influence of the STS learning model with the help of Facebook social media on improving student learning outcomes in science learning in junior high school students. The research data showed that the average post-test score of student learning outcomes in the experimental group was 88.5 higher than in the control group score was only 68.9. The implication of the research results is that the use of Facebook social media in the learning process will make teachers and students interact not only in the classroom. In addition, the STS learning model arouses students’ interest in science learning, especially related to strengthening scientific literacy

Effectiveness of Science-Technology-Society (STS) approach on students’ learning outcomes in science education: Evidence from a meta-analysis

“…While Putra (2021) and Widiastuti and Purnawijaya (2021) only used the SETS approach without any additional strategies, the results showed that students still value science learning more than those in the non-SETS group. According to Poluakan et al (2020), in relation to STS approach subgroup, the teaching model stimulated students' interest in science learning, particularly with regard to enhancing scientific literacy, when used in conjunction with the social media platform, Facebook. As a result of the study's findings, teachers and students will interact outside of the classroom when using social media for educational purposes.…”

“…Numerous studies have been conducted to identify the precise outcomes of students' scientific achievements after using the STS approach (Gallagher, 1971;Dass, 2005;Chantaranima & Yuenyong, 2013;Zoller, 2013;Kapici, Akcay & Yager, 2017;Primastuti & Atun, 2018;Poluakan, Kapubau, Suryani, Sumampouw & Rungkat, 2020;Putra, 2021). Collectively, these STS-related published reports show measurable gains in student performance in terms of understanding and application of fundamental scientific principles, mastery of scientific ideas and procedures, and the ability to apply scientific ideas and procedures in novel contexts, particularly those found in real-world settings.…”

“…Thus, this meta-analysis is geared to investigate curricular science reform through STS instruction as described by empirical studies conducted by educational researchers all over the world. Through this systematic literature review, the extent to which the STS approach is effective is determined by analyzing research studies that have been conducted in various scientific disciplines, such as biology (Astuti, Manurung & Juriani, 2019;Pratama, Abdurrahman & Jalmo, 2018;Putra, 2021), chemistry (Igboanugo, 2021;Poluakan et al, 2020;, science (Kapici et al, 2017;Prasasti & Listiani, 2019;, and natural science (Budi, Sunarno & Sugiyarto, 2018;Widiastuti & Purnawijaya, 2021). The core of this research, which includes a myriad of scientific data, is to analyze the relative effect sizes of the different characteristics and moderators of the STS approach.…”

“…Prasasti and Listiani (2019) implemented SETS-based guided experiment books. Pratama et al (2018) and Poluakan et al (2020), on the other hand, used the STS approach in combination with worksheet-based activities and Facebook-assisted learning, respectively. When Priyambodo, Primastuti et al (2021a), Priyambodo, Sukirno, Primastuti, Fitriyana & Pandhanugraha (2021b) and Priyambodo, Fitriyana et al (2021c) implemented the STSE approach, it was blended with a collaborative learning approach.…”

Instagram and Digital Media Literacy among Teenagers in Bandung

“…Thus, unverified information spreads fast. Today, anyone can spread news or information, so this behavior leads to misinformation (Poluakan et al 2020). Potter (2004) says media literacy helps consumers understand media.…”