STEMQ-Based Physics Learning Device Innovation on Light and Optical Instruments for Enhancing Science Literacy in Boarding School-Based Madrasah Aliyah

Abstract

Digital transformation in education is one of the Indonesian government's strategic efforts to improve the quality of learning through the Merdeka Belajar program. This research focuses on the innovation and development of STEM-Q (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Qur'an)-based physics learning devices on the topic of Light and Optical Instruments to strengthen students’ science literacy in Madrasah Aliyah within Islamic boarding school environments. The learning devices were designed to integrate scientific concepts with Qur’anic values, providing a contextual and meaningful learning experience that aligns with students’ spiritual and intellectual development. This study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the 4D model, which includes the stages of Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. The developed learning devices consisted of lesson plans, student worksheets, and e-modules integrated into digital platforms. Validation by media, material, and learning experts showed that the devices met the criteria of very good quality in terms of content accuracy, presentation, and integration of Qur’anic values. Field implementation was conducted in three Madrasah Aliyah in Jombang involving 90 students. The practicality test indicated that the learning devices were easy to use and engaging for students. Science literacy assessment results, measured through pretest and posttest, showed a significant increase in students’ science literacy with N-Gain values ranging from 0.64 to 0.67 (medium category).The results indicate that the development and implementation of STEM-Q-based physics learning devices on Light and Optical Instruments are effective in enhancing science literacy among students in Islamic boarding school-based Madrasah Aliyah.