The Best Practices for Active Learning in the unit of DNA Technology to Enhance Scientific Learning Achievement and Science Communication Skill of Grade 10 students

The Best Practices for Active Learning in The Unit of DNA Technology to Enhance Learning Achievement and Science Communication Skill of Grade 10 th students

Abstract

Abstract

          The objective of this research was to study of the best practices for active learning in the unit of DNA technology to enhance learning achievement and science communication skill of grade 10 students. The participants were 33 grade 10 students in the second semester of academic year 2023, drawn by purposive sampling. The research instruments that provided consist of 1) lesson plans using active learning in the unit of DNA technology 2) learning achievement test 3) science communication skills questionnaire and 4) satisfaction questionnaire. The data were inductive analysis and analyzed by average (µ), standard deviation (σ), percentage (%). The finding showed that the best practices for active learning in the unit of DNA technology were 1) using question to stimulate students’ interest, review prior knowledge and lead to discussion 2) using games and videos to create interest and promote students’ understanding of learning content 3) encouraging students to brainstorm, discuss and draw conclusions from evidence that comes from inquiry 4) communication and refection on learning outcomes between teacher and students 5) facilitation, provide guidance on inquiry and journal writing to students. After learning the average score students’ learning achievement for 14.01, accounted for 71.06 percent, the average students’ science communication skill for 3.14, accounted for 78.50 and the satisfaction of students by using active learning in the unit of DNA technology was at the high level (µ = 4.02, σ =0.52)