The Application of Contextual Physics Teaching Materials Assisted by Android-Based Virtual Labs to Improve Students’ Science Process Skills During the Learning Activities in Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

This paper discusses the application of contextual physics teaching materials assisted by android-based virtual labs to improve students' science process skills during the learning activities in the Covid-19 pandemic. These contextual physics teaching materials are applied to students from two classes, model and implementation class.Based on the research data, the comparison of students' pre-test and post-test results in the model and implementation class was comparable. Students in those classes experienced an improvement in science process skills. The research data signify that the application of contextual physics teaching materials assisted by androidbased virtual labs can improve students' science process skills during the learning activities in the Covid-19 pandemic.

Effect of Android-Based Contextual Teaching Materials on Students' Physics Problem-Solving Skills

“…The use of Android makes learning activities more organized. Several media can be merged in one platform, for example a virtual laboratory that is merged in an android teaching material (Rahmatullah et al, 2021, Karanggulimuet al, 2021. This forms the difference between Android and printed teaching materials.…”

“…The technology that can be combined with teaching materials can be in the form of android applications. It can be stated that Android provides efficiency and has a positive impact on learning activities (Rahmatullah, et al 2021). Smartphone has the opportunity to be developed into a tool (media) that can support learning activities in schools so that learning becomes more interactive (Liliarti, & Kuswanto, 2018).…”