Advance Organizer Learning Model Based on Scientific Approach to Improve Students’ Metacognitive Abilility: How Do We Assess its Quality?

Abstract

One of the best ways for teachers to achieve learning objectives is to create learning models for their students. This study aimed to determine the quality of the Advance Organizer Learning model based on a scientific approach to improve students’ metacognitive abilities. Three aspects are measured to assess the quality of the learning model, namely the validity, practicality, and effectiveness tests. This research is part of Research & Development with a 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate) which only focuses on the Development Phase. This research is for students and lecturers of the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program of Makassar Islamic University, Indonesia. In addition, other participants involved in this study are experts to provide an assessment of the learning model that has been developed. Research instruments are validation sheets, observation sheets, tests, questionnaires, and documentation techniques were used to collect data. The data were analyzed quantitatively to determine the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of the product. The results showed that this learning model was declared valid, practical, and effective to be used for extensive trials.