Pengaruh Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi Terhadap Keterampilan Komunikasi Siswa Pada Materi Sel Di SMA La Tansa 1

Abstract

This research aims to determine the effect of diferentiated learning on students communication skills in cell material. The background of this research is baesd on student lack of communication skills and is based on diverse differences in student learning  style, thus requiring a learning approach that can accommodate students needs. This research aims to determine the effect of diferentiated learning on students communication skills in cell materia. Differentiated learning is implemented by adjusting the content, process and product of learning based on visual, audiotory and kinesthetic learning styles. The method used in this study is Quasy Eksperiment with a pretest and posttest control group design. The research sample used random sampling, involving two classes the experimental class using differentiated learning and the control class usingDiscovery Learning. The instruments consisted of a learning style questionnaire, an observation sheet for communication skills and communication skills pretest and posttest. Data were analyzed using normality tests, homogeneity test, paired samples t-test. One way ANOVA test and N-Gain calculations. The research results show that the average posttest score of the experimental class is significantly different from the control class (p = 0.036). Students in the experimental calss showed a higher improvement than those in the control calss. Therefore, it can be concluded that differentiated learning has a positive effect on students communication skills in cell material. The implication of this research is that teachers can implement differentiated instruction as one alternative to improve students communication skills and learning outcomes. Keywords: Differentiated Learning, Learning Styles, Communication Skills, Cell Material