Penelitian Pendidikan Biologi

 

Module title SBEP3035 Research in Biology Education
Semester(s) 5th Semester
Person responsible Dr. Abdullah, M.Si.
Language Indonesian, English
Relation to curriculum Compulsory modules for 5th semester students. This course strengthens students’ competence in designing and conducting educational research in biology, supporting CPL-5 (scientific publication) and CPL-3 (problem-solving). Students are guided through research methodology, problem formulation, data collection, and analysis techniques, and are expected to produce a mini-thesis or research proposal relevant to biology education.
Teaching methods Discussion, lecture, PBL
Workload 2 x 45 hours per semester, comprising:
✔ 100 minutes lecture and discussion per week
✔ 120 minutes structured tasks per week
✔ 120 minutes independent learning per week
Credit points 2 SKS = 3.34 ECTS (90 hours)
Prerequisites –
Module objectives ✔ Explain concepts of research in biology education, including objectives, characteristics, and approaches (qualitative and quantitative)
✔ Analyze research problems, variables, literature sources, and citation techniques
✔ Formulate and test hypotheses, and understand sampling techniques, instruments, and measurement scales
✔ Design and implement experimental and action research, including data analysis and proposal writing
Content This course covers research methodology in biology education.

Main topics:
➢ Concepts, objectives, and characteristics of research
➢ Types and functions of research
➢ Problem identification and formulation
➢ Research variables and data types
➢ Literature review and referencing techniques
➢ Hypothesis formulation and testing
➢ Population and sampling techniques
➢ Research instruments, validity, and reliability
➢ Measurement scales
➢ Experimental research design
➢ Action research concepts and procedures
➢ Data analysis and interpretation
➢ Proposal writing and presentation
Exams and assessment formats Written tests, presentations, seminars
Assessment Participatory Activities: 50%
Assignment: 10%
Quiz: 10%
Exam 1: 30%
Recommended Literature 1. Idlebird, C., Campbell-Montalvo, R., McDowell, G. S., Blosser, E., Harvey, R., Zha, Y., & Marcette, J. (2025). The illusion of inclusion: Structural and methodological gaps in biology education research. CBE—Life Sciences Education, 26(3).
2. Korfiatis, K., & Grace, M. (Eds.). (2023). Current research in biology education: Selected papers from the ERIDOB community (Contributions from Biology Education Research). Springer.
3. Arikunto, S. (2022). Prosedur penelitian. Bandung, Indonesia: [Publisher name].
4. Arifin, Z. (2008). Metodologi penelitian pendidikan: Filosofi, teori & aplikasinya. Surabaya, Indonesia: Lentera Cendekia.
5. Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approach (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
6. Gall, M. D., Gall, J. P., & Borg, W. R. (2003).
Educational research: An introduction (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
Date of Amendment August 2024