Implementation of Problem Based Learning Combined with Think Pair Share in Enhancing Students' Scientific Literacy and Communication Skill through Teaching Biology in English Course Peerteaching

Abstract

Based on previous researches, it was known that deciding a proper learning strategy is crucially needed to foster students' 21st century skill through learning activities. This research is a classroom action research with two cycles and uses Lesson Study approach. This research aims to understand the implementation of PBL combined with TPS in enhancing students' scientific literacy and communication skill. In this research there were one model teacher, four observers and twelve students as subjects. The first cycle was conducted in March 6th 2018 while the second cycle was done in April 4th 2018. Instruments used in this research are observation sheet for observers, worksheet with scoring rubric to measure students' scientific literacy skill and students' learning experience questionaire for students using Likert scale. The results show that students' scientific literacy skill is increased from 50% in cycle 1 into 79% in cycle 2. Students' communication skill is also increased from 54% in cycle 1 into 70% in cycle 2. Results from observers show that PBL combined with TPS enhances student' learning activities and communication skills in class. It can be concluded that the implementation of PBL combined with TPS enhances students' scientific literacy and communication skill.