Research

My research explores science education, sustainability education, scientific thinking, and educational innovation. Over time, my work has evolved from science learning and curriculum development to sustainability education, affective dimensions of learning, and AI-assisted educational practices.

2025

Opening Minds, Fostering Reflection: A Pathway Analysis of Open-Mindedness and Reflective Thinking Skills in Science Education

Social Sciences & Humanities Open, Elsevier

This study examines the relationships between open-mindedness and reflective thinking in science education using structural equation modeling, providing insights into how students develop reflective dispositions through science learning.

Meta-Affective Progression in Science: A Cross-Sectional Study of Junior High School Students

Acta Psychologica, Elsevier

This research investigates the development of students’ meta-affective awareness across different grade levels and its implications for science learning and educational practice.

2024

Investigating Indonesian Students’ Meta-Affective of Positive and Negative Affect in Science Learning

International Conference on Teaching, Learning and Technology (ICTLT)

This study explores students’ positive and negative affective experiences in science learning and their role in shaping learning engagement.

2023

Developing Affective Learning Strategies for Science Education: A Literature Review

Jurnal Pijar MIPA

A literature review examining instructional strategies that support affective learning outcomes in science education.

The Review of Fundamental Framework for Reflective Thinking and Practice in Science Education: Implications for Transformative Science Learning

Journal of Innovative Science Education

This conceptual review synthesizes theoretical perspectives on reflective thinking and discusses their implications for transformative science education.

The Infusion of Science into Sustainable Lifestyles Project: A Case Study of Implementing a Merdeka Curriculum at Six Sekolah Penggerak in West Java

Al-Adzka

This study investigates the integration of science learning into sustainability-focused projects within the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum.

2022

PGMI Students’ Ability to Develop Science Learning Videos Based on Problem-Based Learning Models

Jurnal Muara Pendidikan

Examining preservice teachers’ capacity to design science learning videos using problem-based learning approaches.

Improving Teachers’ Capacity to Develop Teaching Modules and Pancasila Student Profile Projects in the Merdeka Curriculum

Jurnal Masyarakat Mandiri

A community engagement project supporting teachers in curriculum implementation and instructional planning.

Optimizing Islamic Education Through the Gerakan Cinta Al-Qur’an Program

Islamica

A study examining educational practices that strengthen students’ engagement with the Qur’an in secondary education settings.

2021–2020

The Enhance Engagement Students Through Kahoot! in Online Lecture During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jurnal Teknologi Pembelajaran

Investigating the use of Kahoot! to support student engagement during online learning.

Penerapan Media Audio Visual pada Materi Siklus Air untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa SD

Islamica

Exploring the effectiveness of audiovisual media in elementary science learning.

2017

Developing Quran-Based Science Worksheets for Islamic Primary School Students

Al Ibtida

Development of science learning worksheets integrating scientific concepts and Quranic perspectives for primary education.

Science Learning Based on Quranic Verses to Improve Conceptual Understanding and Interest in Reading the Quran

Annual Conference for Muslim Scholars

Examining the integration of science and religious literacy in elementary education.

• Emergence and Development of Observation Practices in AI-Assisted Plant Adaptation Learning
• Scientific Thinking Dispositions in Science Education: A Conceptual Positioning
• Development and Validation of a Sustainability Mindset Instrument for Primary Education
• Renewable Energy Project Kit (REPK): A Project-Based Learning Framework for Sustainability Education

Investigating Indonesian Students’ Meta-Affective of Positive and Negative Affect in Science Learning

Nurhayati, P., Widodo, A., & Samsudin, A. (2024).

Published in Proceedings of the International Conference on Teaching, Learning and Technology (ICTLT 2023), Atlantis Press, pp. 304–309.

DOI: 10.2991/978-2-38476-233-0_35

This study explores Indonesian students’ positive and negative affective experiences during science learning and examines the role of meta-affective awareness in shaping learning engagement and emotional regulation.

Keywords: Meta-affect, Science Education, Affective Learning, Student Engagement, Emotional Regulation.

Review Articles

Review articles allow me to synthesize existing knowledge, identify research gaps, and develop conceptual foundations for future studies in science education. My review work focuses primarily on affective dimensions of learning, reflective thinking, and educational transformation.

Developing Affective Learning Strategies for Science Education: A Literature Review

Nurhayati, P., Fu’adiah, D., & Yustiana, Y. R. (2023)

Jurnal Pijar MIPA, 18(6), 879–885.

This literature review examines instructional strategies that support affective learning outcomes in science education. The paper synthesizes evidence from previous studies and discusses how affective dimensions can be integrated into science teaching to enhance student engagement and learning.

Keywords: Affective Learning, Science Education, Learning Strategies, Student Engagement.

The Review of Fundamental Framework for Reflective Thinking and Practice in Science Education: Implications for Transformative Science Learning

Nurhayati, P., Widodo, A., & Samsudin, A. (2023)

Journal of Innovative Science Education, 12(3), 289–308.

This conceptual review explores major theoretical perspectives on reflective thinking and reflective practice in science education. The paper proposes implications for transformative science learning and highlights the importance of reflection in developing scientific reasoning and lifelong learning skills.

Keywords: Reflective Thinking, Reflective Practice, Science Education, Transformative Learning.

Selected Seminar Papers

Selected conference presentations highlighting my work in science education, educational assessment, artificial intelligence in education, and scientific thinking.

Developing a Reflective Thinking Skills Instrument for Science Education

Pipih Nurhayati, Ari Widodo, Widi Purwianingsih, & Achmad Samsudin

Presented at the International Conference on Mathematics and Science Education (ICMScE 2024).

This study focused on the development and validation of an instrument designed to measure students’ reflective thinking skills in science education. The instrument was developed to support research examining reflective learning processes and higher-order thinking in science classrooms.

AI-Based Identifier in Science Learning: A Literature Review

Pipih Nurhayati, Ari Widodo, Widi Purwianingsih, & Achmad Samsudin

Presented at the Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science Education International Seminar (MSCEIS 2025).

This review synthesized current research on the use of AI-based identifier technologies in science learning, with particular a