Analyzing socio scientific issues through algorithm

Abstract

This study aims to reveal whether the use of a learning model Dialogical Argumentation Instructional Model (DAIM) can improve the student's ability to argue by using the concept of genetics in maintaining opinion using socio scientific issues. The research method uses mixed method, with the number of students studied as many as 36 students and 1 Biology teacher. The socio-scientific issue rose was about the use of mutant organisms and the acceleration of evolution with the help of biotechnology on transgenic corn. The results obtained that the ability to understand material rose between 1 - 14 points; there is an increase in the complexity of the structure of argumentation to level 6, and although it is low, the use of the concept of genetics as a basis for opposing and defending opinions can be seen.