The Influence of Socioscientific Issues (SSI) Approach on Students’ Creative Thinking Skills in Disaster Mitigation Material

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of the Socioscientific Issues (SSI) approach on enhancing creative thinking abilities among vocational school students. This research utilized a quasi-experimental method with a Non-equivalent Control Group design. The study’s population comprised vocational school students in Metro City, Lampung. Sampling was conducted using a purposive sampling technique with 60 students divided into two groups: an experimental and a control class. The research focused on disaster mitigation as its subject matter. Findings revealed an average N-gain value of 0.56 for the experimental class, whereas the control class achieved a value of 0.44. These results signify the impactful influence of the SSI approach on students’ creative thinking skills, particularly in addressing disaster-related issues.