Building students’ research skills in environmental science courses with research team-based learning

Febblina Daryanes; Siti Zubaidah; Susriyati Mahanal; Sulisetijono

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Febblina Daryanes ¹ ² , Siti Zubaidah ¹ ^* , Susriyati Mahanal ¹ , Sulisetijono ¹

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¹ Department of Biology, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, INDONESIA² Biology Education Program, Universitas Riau, Riau, INDONESIA^* Corresponding Author

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Research skills are required in studying environmental science because many environmental problems require analytical skills to find effective solutions. However, students’ research skills remain insufficient and need to be strengthened. This study investigates whether the research team-based learning (RTBL) model effectively develops students’ research skills in environmental science courses. This study used a sequential explanatory mixed method approach. A total of 119 students taking environmental science courses spread across 3 experimental classes, namely RTBL, research-based learning (RBL), and team-based learning (TBL) were included in this study. The research data were gathered using research skill questionnaires, research reports, and semi-structured interviews. This study’s findings show that the RTBL model is superior compared to the RBL and TBL models in strengthening students’ research skills in environmental science courses. The RTBL model can be utilized as an alternative effective learning model that assists students improve their research skills in environmental science courses.

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research skills
environmental science courses
research team-based learning

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EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed, Volume 21, Issue 1, January 2025, Article No: em2567

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Daryanes, F., Zubaidah, S., Mahanal, S., & Sulisetijono (2025). Building students’ research skills in environmental science courses with research team-based learning. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 21(1), em2567. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/15893

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