This paper presents a methodological approach based on the use of complex networks to analyze the structure and content of curricula. We analyze the concept network built from the final year of a particular high school physics curriculum, as well as that of mathematics. We examine the most central nodes in each case, the community structures…

Group configurations shape social skills and learning outcomes by fostering student interaction and collaboration. Yet, the factors influencing group formation, social cohesion, and group stability have remained understudied in physics education. Here, we examine these factors in a cohort of 90 students from ninth and tenth grades at a private…

The COVID-19 pandemic began as a health crisis and quickly turned into an economic, social, and political crisis. It revealed the vulnerability of education systems to external changes and risks and challenged institutions and educators to transform and adapt at short notice. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, one of the natural consequences was the…

This study investigates the correlation between learning styles (Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, and Kinesthetic [VARK]) and information processing patterns (Parallel, Sequential, Top-down, and Bottom-up) among Senior High School Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learners, specifically in the context of Biology. The…

Learning is a continuous process involving teachers, students, materials, and the environment to achieve specific goals. One important aspect of learning is the use of learning media. This study develops a learning media in the form of a magazine on the human circulatory system and an inventory of antihypertensive medicinal plants in Sari Makmur…

The 21st century learning is an educational approach aimed at preparing students with relevant skills, literacy and knowledge in the digital era. The purpose of this study was to improve learning ownership, digital literacy, and students' cognitive learning outcomes through the application of the "Kuartet Biologi" application in…

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the educational context underscores a focal point, especially in the field of STEM education. A key concern lies in the extent to which ChatGPT's responses align with established STEM pedagogy and whether its limitations, such as the absence of citations and reliance on a single perspective,…

Amid the global climate crisis, science education must move beyond neutral knowledge delivery toward fostering critical thinking, environmental ethics, and scientific agency. This study explores the feasibility and effectiveness of a Culturally Sustaining Inquiry-Based Learning model integrated with Socio-Scientific Issues (CSIL-SSI) to enhance…

Collaborative problem-solving (CPS) is increasingly essential in both scientific practice and modern education, yet remains difficult to embed authentically in classrooms. This study addressed that gap by integrating CPS into a ninth-grade biology lesson using a smartphone-based asymmetric simulation. The innovative three-phase instructional…

The study examines the impact of lens exploration and navigation stations (LENS) activity on students' academic performance in bio-inspired optics, focusing on the gain score, to provide empirical evidence on its effectiveness in fostering deeper comprehension and engagement. The design of the study is quantitative research and uses a…

Background/purpose: The students have difficulty understanding abstract concepts that are sometimes difficult to visualize in optics and physics, so learning innovations are needed to overcome these problems. Case-Based Learning (CBL) optical physics learning integrated with mobile microlearning offers an innovative approach to improving the…

Background/purpose: This research aims to integrate Islamic values into science teaching through meaning-based learning to enhance students' moral sensitivity. Materials/methods: Design-based research by Borg and Gall was used to develop learning tools, involving 24 students for moral sensitivity questionnaire testing, 24 students for limited…

In physics learning that emphasizes a student-centered approach, formative feedback strategically improves students' conceptual understanding and learning motivation. However, implementing feedback in the learning environment still faces various obstacles, including time constraints, many students, and a lack of personalization in its delivery.…

Online learning in higher education has grown significantly over the past decade, with millions of students engaging with online learning tutorials and assessments. However, the effectiveness of online learning is less understood, particularly whether students achieve the same learning gains when taking online assessments at home versus in a…

Technology-mediated flipped classroom pedagogy has been increasingly adopted at the university level owing to its potential efficacy in improving student engagement and performance while reducing dropout rates. However, at the high-school level, particularly in under-resourced schools, traditional face-to-face teaching which does not promote…