Development of PjBL-Based Science E-Comic to Increase Motivation and Science Learning Outcomes for Class VII Students

Abstract

Students’ learning outcomes in the field of science that still do not meet the achievement criteria which have become national education standards prove that the quality of education is still not optimal. Learning outcomes can be influenced by internal and external factors. Based on these problems, an innovation in learning is needed that is not only able to increase understanding of science concepts, but can also motivate students to learn independently and actively. Problem-based science e-comics are one of the innovations in science learning to increase students’ understanding and independence in learning science. This development research takes the AM3PU3 development model. It is hoped that the development of Project-Based Learning (PjBL)-based science e-comics can be an effective solution to increase student learning motivation and student learning outcomes. The subjects in this study consisted of: content experts, 2 media experts, a design expert, 3 students with low, medium and high abilities for individual trials, 9 students with low, medium and high abilities for small group trials, a science teacher and 30 students for the developed media effectiveness test. Based on the results of the science e-comic feasibility test, it received appropriate categories from the results of the Expert test, individual trial, small group, and teacher response test. Students' learning motivation after learning using e-comic Science has been proven to reach the excellent category.