Improved Characters and Student Learning Outcomes Through Development of Character Education Based General Physics Learning Model

Abstract

Education Research in Indonesia has begun to lead to the development of character education and is no longer fixated on the outcomes of cognitive learning. This study purposed to produce character education based general physics learning model (CEBGP Learning Model) and with valid, effective and practical peripheral devices to improve character and learning outcomes of student. Character education is useful for forming learners of character and can solve the problems with actions that character. In addition, produce a generation of competent and have good character in accordance with the expectations of education, especially in Indonesia. Developing of learning devices  is done by 4D design, namely define, design, development and disseminate. The product prototype I validated by experts and practitioners, then revised produced prototype II, then carried out a limited test in class. The Data was collected by learning outcomes test, questionnaire and observation sheet. The Data was analyzed statistically and descriptive. The Research results showed (1) validity of model quality is 3.96 (valid), (2) validity of lesson plan is 3.80 (valid), (3) validity of teaching materials is 3.59 (valid), (4) implementation of learning model is 77.50 (medium), (5) relevant aspects of student activity with learning activity  is 80.23 (high), (6) student’s response to the learning model is 83.45% (positive), (7) student’s response to the learning devices is 87,50% (positive). The effectivity of learning model shown from improvement cognitive learning outcomes and student character. The cognitive learning outcomes increased during the three meetings and character of students during the learning began to appear. Based on reseach results concluded that CEBGP Learning Model and supporting devices have fulfilled valid, practical and effective criteria.

Keywords: CEBGP Learning Model, learning outcomes, and student character