The Results of the Development of a Science Instructional Kit to Improve Teachers’ Students’ Memory and Understanding in Biology Courses

Abstract

The objective of this research was to create a scientific learning kit that concentrates on improving the retention and comprehension of biological concepts, with a particular emphasis on the structure and function of cells, for students in the field of science education. Nineteen scientific education students from the Faculty of Education participated in the study, which utilized a one-group pre-test post-test design. The research instruments consisted of student satisfaction questionnaires, achievement assessments, and the scientific learning kit. The scientific learning bundle resulted in a statistically significant improvement in the academic performance of students. The pre-test score (26.74 points) was substantially lower than the average post-test score (43.89 points). The students expressed a high level of satisfaction with the learning kit, with an average satisfaction rating of 4 to 5, which indicates their adoption and approval of the developed package. The scientific learning program significantly enhanced learning achievement, particularly for students with lower pre-test scores, as evidenced by the average normalized gain of 0.73. Consequently, the scientific learning bundle that was developed effectively facilitated the comprehension and retention of biological concepts, as well as the development of students' analytical thinking abilities and the capacity to apply their knowledge. In order to evaluate learning outcomes in broader contexts, future research should consider expanding the sample size and adapting the learning package to more complex biology topics.

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Phatcharida Inthama, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Suwicha Wansudon, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Sompong Jaideechoey, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Trai Unyapoti, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand