Problem-Solving Laboratory-Based Course Development to Improve Mental Model and Mental-Modeling Ability

摘要

One of the factors that cause a low level of the mental model (MM) and mental-modeling ability (MMA) of students who are physics teacher candidates in one of the LPTK in Palu-Indonesia is the traditional course program. The students are unable to use their knowledge to solve the problems. Therefore, it is necessary to develop problem-solving experiment-based course program to improve physics teacher candidate's mental model (MM) and mental-modeling ability (MMA). The development of this course program uses R & D (research and development) method. This developmental process produced course program manuals consist of problem-solving-based course model, LKM (students' worksheet), PD (lecturer guide), and assessment which focuses on improving physics teacher candidate's MM and MMA. The manuals have been verified in electronic and magnetic course material.