Investigation of integrated science course process and the opportunities to implement CSCL learning environments

Abstract

Integrated science learning should master the entire science study holistically and achieve it needs to be implemented collaboratively. This study aims to describe an integrated science course process and the possibility of implementing CSCL learning environments. Qualitative descriptive was used to analyze data. Data were collected using closed questionnaires with interviews added. The results revealed that there were no collaborative discussions during the course by students that lead affect misconceptions and difficulties to learn of integrated science, due to differences in scientific background. The opportunity to implementing CSCL learning environment is relatively wide due to the availability of technology facilities and skills, but it needs training in operating blogs, wikis, scripts, and interactive multimedia as a CSCL strategy.