Implementing Experiential Learning with Simple Media to Improve Cognitive Learning Outcomes on Heat Concepts

Yulianti Safhira; Muhammad Syafii; Naila Fauza

doi:10.26877/lpt.v5i2.503

Authors

Yulianti Safhira Physics Education Study Program, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Riau Author
Muhammad Syafii Physics Education Study Program, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Riau Author https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9694-4556
Naila Fauza Physics Education Study Program, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Riau Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7449-9110

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26877/lpt.v5i2.503

Keywords:

cognitive learning outcomes, experiential learning model, heat , simple media

Abstract

This study examines the implementation of an experiential learning model supported by simple instructional media in teaching heat, with a focus on students’ cognitive learning outcomes. A quasi-experimental design with a posttest-only control group was employed, involving two Grade XI science classes at SMAN 10 Pekanbaru (n = 78). Data were collected using a 17-item multiple-choice test developed based on Bloom’s Taxonomy (C1–C6) and analyzed using descriptive statistics, including the mean, median, mode, and standard deviation. The results show that the experimental class achieved a higher mean posttest score (74.66; SD = 14.78) compared to the control class (68.63; SD = 18.43). In addition, a greater proportion of students in the experimental class were classified into the high and very high categories. These findings indicate a more favorable distribution of cognitive learning outcomes in the experimental group, particularly in higher-order cognitive levels. This study highlights the potential of integrating experiential learning with simple instructional media as a practical approach to support meaningful learning and the development of higher-order thinking skills in physics education, especially in resource-limited settings. Future research is recommended to employ inferential analysis and more rigorous research designs to further examine the effectiveness of this approach.

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