Laboratory hands-on activity: A case study in senior high school of Pekanbaru-Indonesia

Abstract

The issues arise in performing laboratory hands-on activity are: the less frequence in its implementation, the lack of students interest, the limited in time, and lack of preparation. By considering the importance of laboratory hands-on activity, it is necessary to examine the conditions of the hands-on activity in school whether the activity has been in accordance with the existing rules and standards. This study aimed to determine the implementation of biology hands-on activity in students’ grade XI of SSHS 10-Pekanbaru. The population in this study was 144 students. The sampling technique used were Slovin formula and purposive sampling, in which the sample was 60 students of class XI MIPA-1 to MIPA-4. The instruments used to collect the data in this study were questionnaires, observation sheets, and interviews. The results showed that the for 4 indicators observed (i.e. hands-on activity intensity, students’ interest in hands-on activity, hands-on activity duration, and hands-on activity preparation) reached the percentages between 76.14% and 80.66%, which were in the good category. Thus, it can be concluded that this school has been conducting a good hands-on activity. It is suggested for further researchers to focus on problems analysis and alternative solutions

Biology science practicum learning: An evaluation study in junior high school of Ngemplak-Indonesia

“…The importance of the teacher's role in paying attention to practicum learning planning is expected to be able to provide opportunities for students to understand the process of learning activities inside the laboratory or outside the laboratory. Therefore, in line with that, Ramadhani and Titisari (2019) explained that the practicum must be prepared properly and correctly so that the practicum learning activities that will be carried out can help students learn optimally.…”