Digital science poster: Implementation of project-based learning for pre-services early childhood teachers
Ogi Danika Pranata 1 * , Titin Kusayang 2
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1 Physics Education, State Islamic Institute of Kerinci, Kerinci, Jambi, INDONESIA2 Early Childhood Education, State Islamic Institute of Kerinci, Kerinci, Jambi, INDONESIA* Corresponding Author

Abstract

This research delves into assessing students’ competency in designing and presenting digital science posters within a project-based learning framework. Participants included all students enrolled in the early childhood science introduction course at State Islamic Institute of Kerinci. Over an 8-week period, students had the opportunity to develop their projects, subsequently evaluated through four type assessments: self-assessment, peer-assessment, lecture-assessment, and external expert-assessment. Varied assessment strategies were employed to ensure fairness and prevent bias. Correlational analysis aimed to unveil relationships between data associated with digital science poster presentations. Results demonstrated that project-based learning, specifically through poster design and presentation, yielded significant benefits for pre-service early childhood teachers. Correlation analysis (Spearman’s rho) showed a high and significant correlation (rs=0.717 , ρ=0.003 ) between students’ abilities in designing and presenting digital science posters. Despite the existence of assessment rubrics, self and peer-assessment struggled to provide accurate and reliable data. The study recommends implementing project-based learning activities, such as poster development and presentation, across diverse content, approaches, and educational levels.

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Article Type: Research Article

Computers and Children, Volume 3, Issue 2, 2024, Article No: em008

https://doi.org/10.29333/cac/15211

Publication date: 26 Sep 2024

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