FEASIBILITY AND PRACTICALITY OF TEACHING MATERIALS TO TRAIN PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS Marjanah, Elfrida, Ayu Wahyuny
1Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Samudra University. Jl. Prof Dr Syarief Thayeb, Meurandeh, Langsa 24354, Aceh, Indonesia. Tel./Fax. 085359725073, -email:
Abstract
his study aims to assess the feasibility and practicality of teaching materials in training problem solving skills in students. Effective teaching materials play an important role in improving students^ ability to analyze, evaluate, and solve complex problems. The research method used is a development method based on the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). Data collection was carried out through questionnaire and observation techniques to measure the feasibility and practicality of teaching materials tested by experts and users. The results showed that the teaching materials developed were classified as very feasible based on the evaluation of experts in the aspects of content, language, and presentation. In terms of practicality, the trial results showed that this teaching material was easy to use by teachers and students, and was able to significantly improve students^ problem solving skills. Thus, this teaching material can be recommended to be applied in learning, especially to train critical thinking and problem solving skills.
