PENGALAMAN SISWA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN VIRUS BERBASIS PENDEKATAN DEEP LEARNING DI KELAS X SMA NEGERI 4 : STUDI FENOMENOLOGI

Abstrak

This study aims to describe in depth the students' experiences in learning virus material based on the deep learning approach in class X of SMA Negeri 4 Medan. The background of this study is based on the fact that virus material is an abstract concept and is often difficult for students to understand if only taught through conventional methods. The deep learning approach is believed to be able to help students understand the material meaningfully through critical, reflective, and contextual thinking processes. This study uses a qualitative approach with a phenomenological type. The research subjects consisted of eight class X students who were selected purposively based on their activeness and involvement during the learning process. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation of teaching and learning activities. Data analysis was carried out using an interactive model that allows for more in-depth analysis of the obtained data. The stages of analysis include data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results show that students gained a meaningful learning experience, where they were able to understand the concept of viruses more concretely, relate theory to real phenomena, and develop higher-order thinking skills. In addition, students felt more motivated, confident, and active in expressing opinions and collaborating with peers. Deep learning-based learning also encourages a reflective, interactive, and collaborative classroom atmosphere. Thus, this approach has the potential to improve the quality of biology learning at the secondary school level.