ANALYSIS OF STUDENT RESPONSES TO POSTER MEDIA IN SCIENCE LESSONS ON THE DIVERSITY OF LIVING THINGS

Abstract

The topic of biodiversity is broad and abstract, requiring visual media to bridge scientific concepts with students' real-life experiences at school. This descriptive qualitative study aims to describe students' responses to the use of posters in science learning on this topic. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with five students purposively selected based on their level of classroom activity out of a total of 14 students participating in the learning process. Data analysis was conducted through data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, combined with thematic coding. The results showed that students responded very positively to aspects of visual appeal, ease of understanding, relevance to everyday experiences, and increased conceptual understanding. However, students were also critical of the intensity of repeated poster use, particularly regarding the issue of paper waste. All informants were proven to be able to re-explain the concepts of genetic diversity, species, ecosystems, and threats to biodiversity to their peers, indicating an understanding level of AP.