Development of e-Module for Independent Learning of Physics Material Based on Independent Curriculum

Abstract—Independent curricula are implemented to create a pleasant education and to liberate students from excessive dependence on traditional teaching methods of an instructive nature. The independent learning of the students becomes the main focus of this curriculum. Therefore, there is a need for supporting material. It does not only provides material, but it can also contribute to increasing the students’ learning independence. However, the teaching material from the existing physics materials have not supported independent learning and have not been properly displayed. The research aims to develop e-modules for physics materials that facilitate independent learning on an independent curriculum. This research is part of educational design research that refers to the plomp development model using a descriptive approach in processing the data obtained. Validity and practicality tests are carried out to see the eligibility of e-module. The validity was tested through two stages: one-to-one and small groups. Based on validity at the self-evaluation stage, the average score was 98.88%. The validity test at the expert review stage is carried out on five aspects: material substance, learning design, appearance (visual communication), use of software, and learning independence. The average value of each aspect were 0.89, 0.92, 0.81, 0.79, and 0.89, respectively. The practicality test was conducted through two stages: one-to-one and small groups. Theaverage practicality score was 97.75% and 87.35% for teacher and student responses at the one-to-one practicality test. The average practicality score was81.15% for small group practicality tests with very practical categories. From the qualification test performed, the average values in the category are acceptable. Students and teachers can consider this e module as one of the physics lessons on an independent curriculum.