Skripsi
The impact of the contextual teaching and learning (ctl) model on plant awareness and cognitive learning outcomes of seventh grade students in plant classification material / Husnun Nur Hanifah
Abstrak
This study aims to evaluate the extent to which the implementation of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) model influences seventh-grade students rsquo level of plant awareness and cognitive learning outcomes on the topic of plant classification. A quasi-experimental design was employed involving 60 students divided into two groups an experimental group and a control group. The CTL model was applied to the experimental group while the control group received conventional (lecture-based) instruction. Cognitive learning outcomes were measured using pre-tests and post-tests. A visual perception test utilizing two stimulus images (one focusing on plants and the other on animals) was used to assess visual awareness of plants. The results showed that the CTL model significantly improved students rsquo cognitive learning outcomes as indicated by a moderate N-Gain in the experimental group (0.56) compared to a low gain in the control group (0.24). Moreover students in the experimental group demonstrated increased plant awareness particularly in categorizing plants as living organisms and visually identifying plant parts. These findings suggest that the CTL model helps students connect scientific concepts to real-life experiences thereby enhancing conceptual understanding and awareness of plants in their surroundings.