Developing a Website Oriented to Improve Biological Literacy
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https://doi.org/10.55215/jber.v6i2.49Abstract
Media is a mean of communication used to convey messages from a sender to a receiver. Biological literacy includes nominal, functional, structural, and multidimensional aspects, which are fundamental skills for understanding biology. Instructional media developed based on the principles of biological literacy can effectively improve students’ biological literacy skills. This study aims to develop and evaluate the validity and readability of a website-based instructional media focused on the human reproductive system, designed to enhance high school students’ biological literacy. The research utilized a modified ADDIE model, emphasizing the Analysis, Design, and Development phases. Data collection instruments comprised needs analysis, expert validation of language, content, and media by two experts, as well as readability testing conducted by two biology teachers and participating students. Descriptive analysis was used to interpret the data. Validation results indicated that the media received high scores in all evaluated aspects language, content, and media falling within the highly valid category. Readability tests by both teachers and students also showed highly valid results. These findings suggest that the website-based instructional media on the human reproductive system is valid and appropriate for supporting the learning process.
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