THERMOS as Innovative Physics Learning Media: Reducing Heat Transfer Misconceptions and Enhancing Science Process Skills for Quality Education
Yaumil Khairin Septiani (a*), Muhammad Hafizh Muliakoswara (b), Dadi Rusdiana (c)

Physics Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Jalan Dr. Setiabudi No.229, Isola, Sukasari, Bandung, Jawa Barat 40154, Indonesia
*yaumilkhairin[at]upi.edu

Abstract

Quality Education is one of the main goals of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4), which requires innovative strategies to address problems in the learning process. In practice, misconceptions often occur in physics learning because students tend to learn theories without contextual application, especially in the concept of heat transfer. This study aims to develop THERMOS (Teaching Heat Energy for Resolving Misconceptions in Science), as an innovative physics learning media designed to help students conceptualize the principles of heat transfer accurately and enhance their science process skills. The study adopted Research and Development (R&D) method based on ADDIE model. This stage focused on testing the product^s functionality, usability and collecting feedback through a limited trial involving ten first-semester physics students. The preliminary findings indicate that THERMOS functions properly, is easy to use, and shows strong potential in supporting students^ conceptual understanding and science process skills. Furthermore, the media provides interactive and engaging hands-on learning experiences, making it a promising innovation to support meaningful and high-quality physics learning in alignment with SDG 4. The outcomes of this stage will serve as the foundation for further validation, revision and development before wider implementation.

Keywords: THERMOS, learning media, heat transfer, misconceptions, science process skills

Topic: Education for sustainable development