Effectiveness of reciprocal teaching in enhancing creative thinking skills in physics education: a study at SMK SMTI Bandar Lampung
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https://doi.org/10.12928/jrkpf.v12i2.1242Keywords:
Creative thinking skills, Interactive learning, Reciprocal teachingAbstract
This study investigates the effectiveness of the Reciprocal Teaching model in enhancing students' creative thinking skills in physics education at SMK SMTI Bandar Lampung. A quasi-experimental design involving 60 tenth-grade students was employed, using pre- and post-tests to assess four creative thinking indicators: fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. Observations of the model's implementation were conducted across four sessions using a validated rubric. The experimental group showed significant improvement, with average scores increasing from 60 to 78. Statistical analysis confirmed the model's effectiveness (t(58) = 5.58, p < 0.05). These results suggest that Reciprocal Teaching promotes conceptual understanding and creativity in physics learning. Given the study's limited scope, further research is recommended to investigate the long-term effects and broader applications of this approach. The findings support the growing evidence supporting interactive, student-centered instruction in STEM education. This study extends prior work by explicitly linking Reciprocal Teaching to four key indicators of creativity in a vocational high school context.
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