Teaching on Pascal's Law: The use of experimental videos of hydraulic concepts from everyday products in the learning process for students with special needs and vocational school students

Abstract

This study aims to determine the use of experimental videos of hydraulic concepts (Pascal's law) of everyday products in the learning process for 10 students with special needs and 10 vocational school students. We used both quantitative and qualitative methods. Experimental videos were used in the learning process for supporting demonstration activities of hydraulic concepts using tools and materials from everyday products. Pretest and posttest were carried out to determine the level of understanding of students. The results showed that the level of understanding of students had increased after using experimental videos in the learning process. The use of experimental video learning media that is tailored to the needs of the students makes it easier for students to understand the material being taught. In addition, the use of tools and materials for everyday products makes it easier for students with special needs to understand the material being taught. This is because they find it easier to understand something concrete, simple, and repetitive or they often encounter it in their daily activities. The use of experimental videos can be used as an alternative learning media for students with special needs and students in general in vocational school during the pandemic.