Fern diversity in taman nasional gunung merapi and its potency as a biology learning resource

Abstract

In the kingdom of Plantae, fern (Pteridophyte) is one of the largest and diverse plant group. They are dominant on the forest floor in warm temperatures and high humidity. This research aims: (1) to present the diversity of fern in Taman Nasional Gunung Merapi (TNGM), (2) to analyze the potency of fern diversity in TNGM as biological learning resources and (3) the feasibility of Pteridophyte Photo Sequence as learning media. The research was carried out through observation for identifying anykinds of fern and analyzing the potency of fern diversity as a learning resource, especially to study the Pteridophyte. In order to develop media photo sequence, this research used the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation), but it was limited to the step of Development. The result showed that seventy five species of fern have been found in TNGM which is included in the 3 of 4 classes i.e. Lycopsida (8 species), Equisetopsida (1 species), and Pteropsida (66 species). It could be used as learning resource on subtopic of Pteridophyte for high school students in 10th grade based on Biology Curriculum 2013. The feasibility value for media photo sequence of pteridophyte in TNGM showed "very good" category.