The Effectiveness Of Using The Science Laboratory In Teaching Basic Science Concepts To Pgsd Students At The Faculty Of Teacher Training And Education Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang

Abstract

This research aims to determine the effectiveness of using the Science Laboratory in teaching basic science concepts to second-semester PGSD students at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang. This study is an ex post facto research that utilizes a descriptive quantitative approach. It was conducted at the Primary School Teacher Education Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang, during the odd semester of the academic year 2023/2024. The sample consisted of 50 students from the PGSD Semester IA and IB FKIP Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang in the academic year 2023/2024. The research instruments used in this study were observation sheets, questionnaires, and documentation in the form of photographs. The results of the study indicate that the effectiveness level of using the Science Laboratory in teaching Basic Science Concepts to PGSD Semester I students at FKIP UNIMEN shows an average score of 75% with the category of Quite Good. The percentage value that is still considered quite good is influenced by several factors such as the shortage of laboratory assistants as managers of laboratory facilities and infrastructure, as well as the limited availability of supporting tools and materials, causing students to encounter difficulties in conducting experiments in the science laboratory. Based on these results, improvements in laboratory management and the provision of practical tools and materials are necessary to maximize the experimental process more effectively.