ECO-PHOREST An Innovative and Low-Cost Teaching Aids of Photosynthesis and Aerobic Respiration from Eco-Friendly Waste Material
Heru Setiawan

Biology Teacher in SMA Global Mandiri Jakarta, Jakarta Garden City, Cakung, Jakarta Timur, and Master of Education Student in Biology Education Study Program, FPMIPA, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) Bandung

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to design and implement ECO-PHOREST (Eco-Friendly Photosynthesis and Aerobic Respiration Teaching Aids as low-cost and innovative teaching aids for Biology by using waste material. The research was conducted in SMA Global Mandiri for Small scale trials and in some Senior High schools in DKI Jakarta during the academic Year 2021/2022. Research and Development (RND) was used as a method to create the teaching aids in some steps including Analyze, Design, Development of Product, and Implementation. According to the validation by experts, the teaching aids are valid and feasible to use. The result of the small-scale and large-scale trials showed that ECO-PHOREST as an innovative teaching aid got a positive response from students and Biology teachers. The teaching aids can also improve students understanding of the concept of Photosynthesis and Aerobic Respiration. The use of waste materials to create teaching aids can reduce production costs and reduce environmental pollution.

Keywords: ECO-PHOREST, Photosynthesis, Low cost, teaching aids

Topic: Biology Education