Need assesment for development of inquiry based learning materials using PhET media to enhance students' science process skills

Abstract

This study is a preliminary stage on development learning materials using inquiry model and PhET media to enhance junior high school students' science process skills. The need assessment is aimed to give preliminary understanding in term of curriculum, learning theory, challenge and needs in the future. The data is gathered by observation, interview and documentation methods. Descriptive analysis had been chosen as the data analysis method. The result showed the following facts. First, the implementation of Curriculum 2013 with inquiry learning model and supported by PhET Media is necessary to improve the students' science process skills. Second, the students need to have competencies in affective learning outcome, psychomotor skills, cognitive product and process skills. Third, the set of learning materials needed are including syllabus, lesson plan, students' book, students' worksheet and assessment sheet in density and buoyancy topic for the eight-grade junior high school students of SMP Lab Undiksha Singaraja.