Improving Scientific Thinking Skills Through a Value-Based Mobile Seamless Learning Model: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Physics Education

Isa Iskandar, Mustaji, Andi Mariono, Fajar Arianto

Surabaya State University, Indonesia

This study investigated the effectiveness of the iSCan learning model combined with Mobile Seamless Learning (MSL) in improving students’ scientific thinking skills on static and dynamic fluid topics. A quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design was applied. The study involved 102 eleventh-grade students at SMA Muhammadiyah 10 GKB, Gresik, who were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 51) and a control group (n = 51). The experimental group received instruction through the iSCan–MSL model across four seamless learning phases: informal, formal 1, formal 2, and combined formal–informal. The control group followed conventional instruction. Data were collected using a validated two-tier scientific thinking test, which had a content validity score of 90% and a reliability coefficient of Cronbach’s α = 0.869. The results showed a statistically significant improvement in scientific thinking skills for students in the iSCan–MSL group compared to the control group. These findings suggest that the continuous integration of value-based learning and mobile technology can effectively strengthen scientific reasoning and enhance student engagement in 21st-century physics learning.

Article link: https://www.asianinstituteofresearch.org/EQRarchives/improving-scientific-thinking-skills-through-a-value-based-mobile-seamless-learning-model%3A-a-quasi-experimental-study-in-physics-education