Teaching and Learning Science: Students� Perspective

Abstract

There is widespread concern for the situation of school science regarding contents and teaching methods. In this study, based on open questionnaire data, we explore Indonesian students difficulties and their learning preference in science at two secondary schools students. In this paper how students perceive science as a subject and how the science instruction are expected to happened in classroom setting are described and discussed. Based on findings, the teaching of science needs to be emphasized more on the relevancies to students experiences and on knowledge in context.doi.org/10.24071/ijiet.2017.010103

Improving Student Learning Independence Towards Project-Based Learning Model: A Case Study in Making Herbarium Name Card Products

“…To ensure effective learning of science, it is necessary to engage in the scientific process, which involves conducting experiments, generating scientific products, and cultivating the appropriate attitude (Sulthon, 2017). Furthermore, science learning should be connected to the everyday lives of learners, enabling them to perceive science as relevant and applicable to their daily experiences (Rohandi, 2017); (Syafiani, 2017). Engaging in observation and research-oriented science learning allows students to explore scientific concepts, making the process of learning science enjoyable (Sulthon, 2017); (Ma et al, 2014).…”