Flipped learning in science education: using hormone in action (poultry edition) as a learning tool / Khairunnisa Othman ... [et al.]

Endocrine system in science education is one of the five most difficult topics to learn other than matter cycles, aerobic respiration, cell division, and genes and chromosomes. There are few reasons that lead to learning difficulties such as students’ learning habits and students’ negative perceptions and attitudes towards the topic. Hence, to address this issue, Hormones in Action are developed. This educational comic e-book series explains the mechanisms of action that happen in organisms. The hormones are visualized as different characters such as humans and robots. The characters carry different roles in various situations and places to achieve a mission assigned to them. Each episode focuses on a different hormone and its specific role in the human body. There is also a special edition that educates about hormones in other organisms such as plants and animals. The latest episode of Hormone in Action covers current issues on poultry eggs. It explains how hormones like GnRH, FSH, and LH play a vital role in egg formation for laying hens. Using a waterpark theme, the reproductive tract is depicted as thrilling slides, taking viewers on an exciting journey of the ovum. This engaging episode combines scientific knowledge with a fun and relatable approach, making it easier for readers to understand the complex hormonal processes involved in poultry reproduction. By presenting the information in a visually appealing and adventurous way. Hormone in Action comic e-book series provide an enjoyable learning experience for students or public with low interest in reading long text and helps them to retain information as it is easier to remember visual graphics.