Iftitah Aristanti

Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Jember

Sri Wahyuni 

Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Jember

Rayendra Wahyu Bachtiar

Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Jember

DOI: 10.19184/se.v7i02.53352

ABSTRACT 

In physics education, many abstract concepts such as energy cannot be directly observed, necessitating instructional methods that effectively convey these abstract ideas. This study explores how students creating stop-motion animations can aid in developing their understanding of energy concepts. Employing a qualitative case-study approach, the research methodology involves five stages: preparation, introduction, phenomenon introduction, animation creation, and discussion. Findings indicate that students' engagement in stop-motion animation facilitates the development of their understanding of energy concepts. The research highlights that students' creation of phase designs helps them visualize moment-by-moment energy aspects in the motion of a tennis ball, fostering diverse understandings among students. Moreover, the study underscores the role of chunking and sequencing processes in enhancing students' conceptual understanding.

Keywords: Stop-motion animation, concepts understanding, energy, modelling