https://journal.institutpendidikan.ac.id/index.php/ripe/issue/feedResearch in Physics Education2024-03-28T09:59:11+00:00Open Journal Systems<p>The Research in Phyiscs Education (RiPE) is firmly established as an authoritative voice in the world of phyiscs education. RiPE publishes scholarly papers that focus on the teaching and learning of physics in school settings ranging from primary education to university education. It bridges the gap between research and practice, providing information, ideas and opinion. As a truly international journal, RiPE welcomes contributions from any country provided that the authors explain their local contexts and demonstrate the significance of their work for a global readership. RiPE is concerned with physics education but also welcomes manuscripts on the integration of physics education with other disciplines, in particular, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or, and the arts. Submissions that are concerned with physics (as distinct with physics education) or with general educational matters will not be considered for publication.</p>https://journal.institutpendidikan.ac.id/index.php/ripe/article/view/29Conceptual understanding and visual representation: are they still ordinary or extraordinary issues?2024-03-27T05:04:51+00:00Surya Gumilar<p>This article critically examines the prevalent focus on conceptual understanding in Indonesian physics education research, particularly emphasizing abstract concepts like electricity and heat transfer at different educational levels. The author challenges the common perception that certain physics concepts, such as force, are inherently abstract, asserting that all physics concepts possess an abstract nature. The recurring choice of investigating electricity-related topics, driven by their perceived abstractness, is questioned. The author observes a consistent use of similar research instruments across primary, junior high, senior high, and university levels, raising concerns about the lack of adaptation to students’ varying capabilities of abstraction. The argument is presented for aligning research topics with age-appropriate conceptual understanding, challenging the uniformity in the development of research instruments across different educational levels. In a parallel context, the article underscores the importance of visual representation as an evaluation tool in physics education. The scarcity of research in Indonesia utilizing visual representation is noted, attributed to students’ confusion and a lack of understanding. Visual representation is posited as crucial for gauging students’ comprehension of scientific concepts, with examples given in the realms of collisions and climate changes. In conclusion, the author hopes this issue becomes a reference for future physics education research, urging researchers to delve into robust studies on conceptual understanding and visual representation. The article underscores the pivotal role these elements play in shaping the trajectory of physics education research, advocating for a more nuanced and tailored approach to investigations in these areas.</p>2024-03-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 https://journal.institutpendidikan.ac.id/index.php/ripe/article/view/30Development of an integrated electronic module with Al-Qur’an verses using the Canva Application on static fluids2024-03-27T05:29:27+00:00NurfitrianiEvelina Astra PatriotMuhammad Isnaini<p>This study aims to determine the validity and practicality of the Integrated Physics Electronic Module of Al-Qur’an Verses Using Canva Applications on Static Fluids. This research was conducted at one public senior high school in Indonesia. The data collection technique in this study used Random Sampling. Research subjects used two groups, one control group and one experimental group. The validation results from the experts resulted that majority of several experts such as teaching material experts, learning media experts, language experts, integration experts, and educators have argued that this module was appropriate to be used in teaching of static fluids. This meant his module was valid to be used in the physics learning in the context of static fluid. In addition, students’ responses to the use of this module showed that they have argued that this module was very practical to enhance students’ understanding in statics fluids.</p>2023-12-26T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 https://journal.institutpendidikan.ac.id/index.php/ripe/article/view/31Exploring senior high school students’ preconceptions of collision concepts using visual representation2024-03-27T08:43:36+00:00Rida RamdaniArip Nurahman<p>Understanding students’ preconceptions is an important initial step towards meaningful and appropriate physics learning. Particularly in the concept of collisions, students’ understanding of collision concepts often does not align with those established by scientists. Therefore, to explore students’ preconceptions, visual representation enables students to connect their experiences with specific concepts. This aids in revealing and diagnosing students’ preconceptions. This research aims to analyze high school students’ preconceptions regarding collision concepts by examining their visual representations. The research design employs a qualitative descriptive research design with data collection methods including observation sheets and interviews. Observation sheets containing visual representations by students are analyzed using a four-step semiotic analysis approach, while interview data is analyzed thematically. Seventy-two tenth-grade students were sampled offline using convenience sampling. The research findings reveal that students’ use of visual representations indicates diverse preconceptions about collision concepts, categorizing them at the macroscopic level. This data is examined across four categories of student visuals: (1) 11 visuals that are correct; (2) 18 visuals based on the objects used; (3) 34 visuals depicting different types of collisions; (4) and 29 visuals that are incorrect.</p>2023-12-26T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 https://journal.institutpendidikan.ac.id/index.php/ripe/article/view/32Analysis of diagrams in the kinetic gas theory materials in high school physics textbooks: a content analysis2024-03-27T22:21:31+00:00Remilda AgustinaSurya GumilarLasmita Sari<p>The theory of gas kinetics material studies objects that are abstract in nature. Therefore, its learning requires visual representations capable of visualizing these abstract objects, one of which is diagrams. The presence of diagrams in high school physics textbooks is considered important to aid the learning process. This research aims to determine the distribution of diagram categories, trends in diagram usage, and teachers’ perceptions of diagram usage in the Theory of Gas Kinetics material in high school physics textbooks with a descriptive quantitative research design. The research results show the distribution of diagram categories with the highest percentage in each analyzed book being the glossary image category, accounting for an overall percentage of 45%. The usage trends of each diagram category tend to fluctuate from year to year. Based on the findings of this research, teachers’ perceptions of diagram usage in the Theory of Gas Kinetics material have three main themes: diagrams are important as learning aids to make lessons more interesting and to represent the identity of science, especially physics; the use of diagrams depends on teachers’ needs; and diagrams help students understand the text and present physics concepts more specifically.</p>2023-12-26T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 https://journal.institutpendidikan.ac.id/index.php/ripe/article/view/33Analysis of senior school students’ preconceptions regarding the concept of climate change in terms of visual representation explorations2024-03-27T22:32:35+00:00Sindi YaniAli IsmailIrma Fitria Amalia<p>Preconceptions are essential initial understandings that students possess, as they serve as the foundation for better learning. Regarding the concept of climate change, many students still harbor misconceptions. One way to identify students’ preconceptions is through the use of visual representations. The use of visual representations can unveil students’ preconceptions about abstract and complex concepts. This study aims to observe and analyze the extent of high school students’ understanding of climate change. It employs qualitative descriptive research, with a population and sample comprising 63 tenth-grade students majoring in natural sciences at a high school in Indonesia. Data collection techniques involve observation and interviews, with semi-structured interviews utilized in this study. The results reveal that students have varied understandings of the climate change concept, with many still holding misconceptions. There are three categories of climate change concepts: 1) accurate climate change concepts, accounting for 37% (23 students); 2) climate change concepts based on objects, as observed from the overall visualized images created by the respondents; and 3) incorrect climate change concepts, constituting 63% (40 students). From these categories, based on empirical evidence regarding students’ preconceptions of climate change, it falls into the macroscopic level.</p>2023-12-26T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 https://journal.institutpendidikan.ac.id/index.php/ripe/article/view/34Implementation of the Numbered Head Together (NHT) model based on interactive multimedia ispring suite 10 on the subject of work and energy to improve student understanding2024-03-28T09:59:11+00:00Elis NurjanahRizal Adimayuda<p>With the development of time, educators are required to continuously innovate in the use of models, media, and other learning aspects that support the learning process. This demand is further heightened as students are now required to have 21st-century skills. The aim of this research is to determine the improvement in students’ understanding of the topic of Work and Energy by using the Numbered Head Together (NHT) learning model based on interactive multimedia iSpring Suite 10. This study uses a quantitative pre-experimental research method, employing a one-group pretest-posttest design. Sample selection was conducted using purposive sampling, which involves selecting samples based on specific considerations. The sample for this research was a tenth-grade class in one of the high schools in Indonesia. The research instruments used were a 20-item multiple-choice test and a response questionnaire. Based on the test results, the average N-Gain value obtained was 0.41, categorizing it as a moderate improvement according to the N-Gain criteria. Therefore, it can be concluded that there is an improvement in students’ understanding of the concepts of work and energy when using the NHT learning model based on interactive multimedia iSpring Suite 10.</p>2023-12-26T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023