Kaffah Science Learning Model: The Meaning and its Influence on the Character of Pre-service Teachers

Abstract

This research aims to eliminate the perception of science learning as difficult and boring and to examine its influence on the character of preservice teachers. Meaningful refers to the concept of science acquired in learning, linked to the perspectives of the Quran and Hadith, natural phenomena (learning from nature), and the meaningfulness of formulas obtained. This study follows the Borg & Gall research and development model with stages of research and information collecting, planning, developing a preliminary form of product, preliminary field testing, main product revision, main field testing, operational product revision, operational field testing, final product revision, dissemination, and implementation. The developed Science Kaffah Learning Model must be valid and tested. The improvement of the character of PGMI UIN Mataram pre-service teachers is determined based on the n-gain. The research results indicate that the developed Science Kaffah learning model is valid, reliable, and suitable for use and can enhance the character of pre-service teachers.