Developing a Science Learning Devices Based on Susan Loucks-Horsley Model to Improve Scientific Literacy and Communication and Collaboration Skills

Abstract

This study aimed to: (1) develop a learning devices based on  Susan Loucks Horsley (SLH) model  for science learning in the 7th grade of the junior high school; and (2) investigate the effectiveness of the resulted devices to improve the scientific literacy and communication-collaboration skills. The method of the research was research and development (R & D)  using modified Borg & Gall model [3]. The research conducted at a junior high school in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.  Data were collected using assessment sheets, observation sheets, and tests. Data were analyzed with quantitative descriptive technique.  The research results indicate that : (1) It have been obtained a learning devices based on  Susan Loucks Horsley (SLH) model  which is feasible for science learning  in the 7th grade of the junior high schooh with predicate very good based on expert jugdment; (2) the resulted devices was effective to improve  scientific lieracy and communication &collaboration skills.