Improving Students' Communication Skills Through the ICARE Learning Model in Colloid Systems
Keywords:
ICARE Learning Model, Communication Skills, Colloid System
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the ICARE learning model in improving students’communication skills on colloidal systems. This study uses a quantitative, quasi-experimental design with a nonequivalent control group. The research sample consisted of two XI MIPA classes at SMAN 1 Pekanbaru: the experimental class, which used the ICARE model, and the control class, which used conventional learning. Communication skills data were collected through observation sheets, while improvements in learning outcomes were analyzed using the N-Gain value. The results showed that applying the ICARE learning model improved students' communication skills, with moderate to high gains. In addition, there was a significant difference between the experimental and control classes. These findings indicate that the ICARE learning model is an effective alternative for developing students' communication skills in colloidal systems.References
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Safitri, D., Muawanah, & Ningsih, Y. A. (2020). Model Pembelajaran Yang Efektif Di Sekolah Dasar. Pandawa : Jurnal Pendidikan Dan Dakwah, 2(1), 128–133.
Siahaan, P., Dewi, E., & Suhendi, E. (2020). Introduction, connection, application, reflection, and extension (ICARE) learning model: The impact on students’ collaboration and communication skills. Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Fisika Al-Biruni, 9(1), 109–119. https://doi.org/10.24042/jipfalbiruni.v9i1.5547
Sinuraya, J., Wahyuni, I., & Panggabean, D. D. (2020). The ICARE Practice Based on Worksheet and Physics Experimental to Improve Student Creativity. The 4th International Conference on Applied Physics and Materials Application IOP Publishing, 1428(012048), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1428/1/012048
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Published
2026-06-30
How to Cite
Wulandari, W., Susilawati, S., Erna, M., & Nasution, P. (2026). Improving Students’ Communication Skills Through the ICARE Learning Model in Colloid Systems. Entalpi Pendidikan Kimia, 7(2), 114-126. https://doi.org/10.24036/epk.v7i2.614
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