The Analysis of PLOICE Model Application to Develop Science Process Skills: On the Coffee Learning Process

Abstract

The STEM approach is a learning approach that is in line with learning needs to
face the challenges of the 21st century. Then, the use of the STEM approach is
highly recommended. It is needed an innovation to facilitate the application of the
STEM approach such as integrating the STEM approach with the learning model.
So, an integration of the PBL model and the STEM approach is created and then
arranged which is known as the PLOICE learning model. The PLOICE learning
model is a learning model that has the following syntax: Problematize, Learn,
Organize, Investigate, Create, and Evaluate. In this research, students will be
involved in scientific investigations on the management of shade-grown coffee to
increase coffee production. Student participation in determining the management
of shade-grown coffee can help develop students' science process skills. The
research implemented a quasi-experiment where two classes received different
treatments, namely the experimental and control classes. The experimental class
received treatment using PLOICE and control using conventional treatment. In the
results that the application of the PLOICE model had a significant effect on the
development of students' science process skills. In implementing the PLOICE
model, students are more active in discussions and questions and answers.