The Development of Collaborative Learning Based on Brain-Based Learning (BBL) Model for The Junior High School Science Learning in The Agroecosystem Area

Abstract

The agroecosystem plays an important role in the national economy. However, the role of the agroecosystem in education in the form of teaching and learning has not been used optimally. It is less in providing opportunities for students to develop their mindset based on their abilities so that the students do not understand the potential requiring the surrounding area. Modification of collaborative learning with the Brain-Based Learning (BBL LC) model makes the learning appropriate for the 2013 curriculum. The purpose of the study is to obtain a valid, effective, and practical model which is suitable for junior high school science learning in the agroecosystem area. The research and development study used three out of four stages in the 4-D model. This research was conducted at Junior High School 7 Jember. The data collection techniques were filling out the validation sheet, interview, observation, test, and documentation. The data analysis techniques include data analysis from the validation results, model analysis, and model effectiveness analysis. The result showed that the percentage of product validation was 85.81% or in a very valid category. While the average of N-gain learning outcomes that represent the model effectiveness was 0.53 and the students' problem-solving skill questionnaires got 75.87% or in a good category. The model practicality was from the teacher, and student response questionnaires obtained 92.94% and 94%, which falls to a very practical category.