Field Guide Book of Birds in the Shore Area as Independent Learning Resource Maulana Khalid Riefani (a,b*), Mochamad Arief Soendjoto (c**), Nurul Hidayati Utami (b)
a) Doctoral Program, Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Teknika Selatan, Sekip Utara, Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
b) Biology Education Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Brigjen Hasan Basry, Kayutangi, Banjarmasin 70123, Indonesia *maulanakriefani[at]ulm.ac.id
c) Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Ahmad Yani Km 36, Banjarbaru 70714, Indonesia,**masoendjoto[at]ulm.ac.id
Abstract
Control of the learning material needs to be supported by the availability of learning resources, learning tools, and choosing the right strategy. The surrounding environment can be used as a learning resource that provides real experiences for students. The direct interaction of students with learning objects can increase knowledge and motivation to students. One of the environments that can be used as a learning resource is the shore area and the organisms that use it (like birds). This study aims to describe the feasibility birds^ field guide book. Research and development using the 4D model. The feasibility of field guide book is obtained from Expert appraisal and Developmental. The field guide book are very appropriateness and very good for the readability. Development products have been made attractive, easy to understand and use. Based on an ideal score, this field guide book is suitable for use. The results show that the field guide book is very appropriateness and very feasible to explain of human Musculoskeletal system. Pictorial booklets get positive responses from students. The development of pictorial booklets made the learning process more meaningful.
Keywords: Research and development, field guide book, birds, shore area, learning resources