Exploring Science and Engineering Practices in Indonesian Physics Textbook about Heat and Temperature

Abstract

During the distance learning, science lesson needs to adapt to the online class. This adaptation drives the need
for student's independence of learning. It has been argued that students' understanding of science ideas and
concepts is based on their engagement in science and engineering practices. However, research studying
science and engineering practices engaging in high school textbooks in Indonesia is particularly limited. The
present study investigates the level at which science and engineering practices engage in Indonesian high
school Physics textbooks about heat and temperature. The analysis was carried out on a total of five books that
are widely used in the school. Reports and activities were analyzed using content analysis through an
assessment rubric called "Science and Engineering Practices Analytic Rubric" (SEPAR) by two ratters. The
results analysis shows that the students could use science and engineering practices, but these school textbooks
direct it. The books have not facilitated the opportunities to create and develop science and engineering
practices at these points. The results mean that these school textbooks are at a low level because there is only
one book at a high level. Therefore, there is a need to engage more clearly the science engineering practices in
physics textbooks.