Development of a STEM-Based Science E-Module to Enhance Students’ Communication and Creativity Skills on Biodiversity Material

Abstract

His study aims to develop a STEM-based science e-module to enhance seventh-grade students’ communication and creativity skills in biodiversity material at MTs Negeri 1 Palu. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) method with the ADDIE model, which includes stages of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Validation was conducted by content and media experts, as well as teachers and students. The developed e-module demonstrated high validity, with scores of 82% from content experts and 76.25% from media experts. Practicality testing also showed strong usability, with 86% approval from teachers and 92% from students. Implementation of the e-module led to significant improvements in student outcomes, increasing communication skills from 62% to 89% (Cohen’s d = 1.99) and creativity from 59% to 93% (Cohen’s d = 1.95). These results indicate that the e-module is not only valid and practical but also effective in enhancing communication and creativity skills, thus supporting the development of 21st-century competencies.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan e-modul IPA berbasis STEM guna meningkatkan keterampilan komunikasi dan kreativitas siswa kelas VII pada materi keanekaragaman hayati di MTs Negeri 1 Palu. Metode yang digunakan adalah Research and Development (R&D) dengan model pengembangan ADDIE yang mencakup tahap Analisis, Desain, Pengembangan, Implementasi, dan Evaluasi. Validasi dilakukan oleh ahli materi, ahli media, serta guru dan peserta didik sebagai pengguna. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa e-modul yang dikembangkan memiliki tingkat validitas tinggi dengan skor rata-rata validasi materi 82% dan media 76,25%. Uji kepraktisan menunjukkan bahwa e-modul sangat praktis dengan persentase 86% oleh guru dan 92% oleh peserta didik. Implementasi modul meningkatkan keterampilan komunikasi dari 62% menjadi 89% (Cohen’s d = 1,99) dan kreativitas dari 59% menjadi 93% (Cohen’s d = 1,95). Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa e-modul IPA berbasis STEM efektif untuk meningkatkan keterampilan abad ke-21 Peserta didik.