ECIRR (Elicit, Confront, Identify, Resolve, Reinforce) learning model with the pictorial riddle method: Is it effective in reducing physics misconceptions?

Abstract

Misconception is one of the problems that often happen in learning physics. The solution that can be offered in overcoming or reducing misconceptions is by improving the physics learning process. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the ECIRR learning model with the pictorial riddle method for the misconceptions of grade VIII students in one of the junior high schools in Central Lampung District. The research method used is a quasi-experiment with nonequivalent control group design. The independent sample t-test showed that the decrease of the misconceptions in the experimental class was greater than that in the control class. Furthermore, the effect size value of 0.63 is obtained. It means, the ECIRR learning model with pictorial riddle method is effective in reducing misconceptions with medium categories.