DEVELOPMENT OF A SCIENCE LEARNING MODEL USING PHENOMENON BASE LEARNING TO ENHANCE ANALYTICAL THINKING AND CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS FOR GRADE 8 STUDENTS

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study basic information for developing a learning model, 2) create and verify the quality of the learning model to be effective according to the 80/80 criteria, 3) study the results of the trial use of the learning model, and 4) evaluate the use of the learning model. The research was conducted with a research and development process. The sample consisted of 40 grade 8 students at Chokchai Samakkhi School, second semester, academic year 2023, obtained by cluster random sampling. The research results showed that 1) The study of baseline data for developing a learning model revealed that the teaching of science to grade 8 students primarily utilized Active Learning methods, employing questions to stimulate interest and a lecture-based approach before students conducted experiments and assigned worksheets within a set time limit. Although teachers incorporated group learning activities, they lacked effective learning support resources and a well-designed learning process to develop analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. 2) The creation and quality control of the learning management model showed that: The active science learning model using phenomenon base learning to enhance analytical thinking and creative problem solving skills, it is called “SUNSTAR Model”.There are 7 steps in the learning process: Step 1: Stimulation, Step 2: Understanding, Step 3: Needs Analyzing, Step 4: Solve Problem, Step 5: Together, Step 6: Apply, Step 7: Reflection. The evaluation of the suitability of the learning management model, based on expert opinions, showed overall suitability at the highest level, with an effectiveness value of 81.00/82.23, meeting the established criteria of 80/80. 3) The results of the pilot test of the learning model showed that: The science achievement of Grade 8 students learning with the SUNSTAR Model was significantly higher after the intervention than before, at a statistical significance level of 0.5. Furthermore, the analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills of Grade 8 students learning with the SUNSTAR Model were significantly higher after the intervention than before, at a statistical significance level of .05. 4) The evaluation of the learning model showed that: Students were satisfied with learning using the phenomenon based science learning model to enhance analytical thinking and creative problem solving skills, overall, was at the highest level.