scholarly journals An Investigation On Pre-Service Elementary School Teachers’ Mathematics Anxiety

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-124
Author(s):  
Lina Puspitaning Rahayu ◽  
Ali Mustadi ◽  
Petrus Sarjiman

The aims of this study are to (1) determine the level of mathematics anxiety (MA) of pre-service elementary school teachers, (2) compare the MA among pre-service elementary school teachers in terms of gender, and (3) compare the MA among pre-service elementary school teachers in terms of the semester. This research employed a quantitative approach with comparative research design. In addition, the samples were 498 pre-service elementary school teachers. The instrument used is the Revised-Mathematics Anxiety Survey (R-MANX) developed by Bursal and Paznokas (2006). R-MANX consists of 30 statement of a 5-point Likert scale. The data analysis was processed using one-way ANOVA assisted by SPSS version 23. The findings reveal that the MA of pre-service elementary school teachers is high. Further, it is revealed that there is no significant MA difference between male and female pre-service elementary school teachers. Also, there is no significance of MA difference among pre-service elementary school teachers who are in 2nd semester, 4th semester, and 6th semester. Therefore, the results of this research imply that MA can affect pedagogical competence of a teacher and it could have an impact on the way the teacher manages the class.

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 763
Author(s):  
Asniarny Asniarny

This research is motivated by poor teacher performance. For this reason the aim of this research is to improve teacher performance by carrying out academic supervision. This study uses a school action research design that has stages of planning, implementation, observation, reflection. This research was conducted at the target schools in Dumai city from March 4 to April 27. The subjects of this study were grade IV elementary school teachers totaling 11 people. Data analysis instruments use observation sheets that are analyzed and described according to the criteria set. The results showed that the teacher's performance in the first cycle had an average percentage of 65% with sufficient criteria, classically the number of teachers who achieved the indicator of success was 3 people (27%). After repairs with academic supervision, the performance of teachers in the second cycle increased with a percentage of 81% with sufficient criteria. Classically the number of teachers who achieved good performance was 9 people (81%). The conclusion of this study is the implementation of academic supervision can improve the performance of elementary school teachers in the city of Dumai.


Author(s):  
Margareta O Sumilat ◽  
Sarah Tombokan

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the performance of elementary school teachers in Manado City was in accordance with the expectations of the parents. To answer the objectives of this study, researchers conducted research based on the quantitative descriptive method with Importantnce Performance Analysis (IPA) method analysis. The results of the research conducted show that based on the results of the calculation of the average performance appraisal (performance) performance of elementary school teachers in Manado City is below the average rating of expectations (Importance): 2.67 <4.21 and the performance of each variable of service quality. The results of the respondent's assessment score (suitability level) are below 100% (65.7% <100%) which means that it is not satisfactory. The interpretation of the Cartesian diagram can be explained as follows: aspects or attributes that affect teacher performance satisfaction, namely aspects of work quality (1) and aspects of communication. Otherwise. Aspects that are good and in accordance with what the community expects and their performance needs to be maintained (quadrant B) and the result is only one indicator, namely ability (4). In other words, there are achievements made by teachers, in this case, according to the parents, is the teacher's ability to carry out teaching. From the results of the research and data analysis, it can be concluded that based on the analysis of the results of the study, it can be concluded that the overall indicator of the performance level of teachers in elementary schools in Manado City based on processing and data analysis falls into the Low category which must be improved implementation.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 720-729
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rifqi Mafatikhul Huda ◽  
Ari Wibowo Kurniawan

Abstract: Learning media is a means used to improve the learning process, the delivery of material content by educators to students by using assistive devices. The purpose of this research is to develop learning media for variations of badminton games for KKG PJOK elementary school teachers for grade IV which is packaged in an attractive way in the form of an articulate storyline application 3. The method used in this study uses the Lee and Owen research and development model, by following 5 procedures. stages. The results of data analysis showed that 91 percent of media experts, 75 percent of PJOK experts, 75 percent of learning experts, 95 percent of game experts, and 95 percent of badminton experts stated that the product was good. The results of the overall product trial involved 33 KKG teachers with 8 percentages of small group trials (81.3 percent) and 25 percentages of large group trials (82.1 percent). Based on these data, it can be concluded that this product is valid and suitable for use by PJOK teachers at SD Sananwetan District, Blitar City. Abstrak: Media pembelajaran merupakan sarana yang digunakan untuk menyempurnakan proses pembelajaran, penyampaian isi materi oleh pendidik kepada peserta didik dengan menggunakan alat bantu. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran variasi permainan bulutangkis untuk guru KKG PJOK SD kelas IV yang dikemas secara menarik dalam bentuk aplikasi articulate storyline 3.  Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan model pengembangan research and development Lee and Owen, dengan mengikuti 5 prosedur tahapan. Diperoleh hasil analisis data yang menunjukkan 91 persen ahli media, 75 persen ahli PJOK, 75 persen ahli pembelajaran, 95 persen ahli permainan, 95 persen ahli bulutangkis menyatakan bahwa produk baik. Hasil uji coba keseluruhan produk melibatkan 33 guru KKG dengan pembagian uji coba kelompok kecil 8 persentase (81,3 persen) dan uji coba kelompok besar 25 persentase (82,1 persen).  Berdasarkan data tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa produk ini valid dan layak digunakan oleh guru PJOK SD Kecamatan Sananwetan Kota Blitar.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Haryani

The Purpose of this research is to: 1) to know the implementation of clinical supervision as an effort to improve the ability of teachers in PBM activities of Kepuh elementary school teachers. 2) Take a clinical supervision measures to improve the ability in class management of Elementary School teacher. This research includes the type of school action research. The data collection techniques undertaken are with observations, tests and documentation as well as research instruments. Data analysis is done in every single round of action, this study implemented 2 cycles of research. Each cycle consists of four stages planning, implementation the plan, observing the implementing of the plan and reflecting or evaluation. The Setting of this research is the classroom teachers of SD kepuh of UPT PPK Jetis. The results showed that the teacher’s ability are improved.


2021 ◽  
Vol VI (III) ◽  
pp. 62-70
Author(s):  
Nazir Haider Shah ◽  
Muhammad Naqeeb ul Khalil Shaheen ◽  
Sobia Yaseen

The study aimed to compare the emotional techniques of males and females at the elementary school level in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The nature of this study was descriptive, and a cross-sectional survey was applied for the collection of data. All male and female teachers working in the elementary school of district Sudhnuti were the population of the study. Three hundred nine elementary school teachers of District Sudhnuti were selected by using a random sampling technique. A questionnaire was developed to collect data based on a five-point Like rt scale from elementary school teachers. For data collection, the researcher collected the data personally from the nearest areas while using the postal service for far-flung areas. The data collected through the questionnaire were analyzed by using mean scores and an independent sample t-test. It was found that there is a significant difference in the mean score of male and female teachers regarding motivational techniques. Furthermore, female teachers are using all the motivational techniques instead of male teachers.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Muhammad Shabir Umar ◽  
Muljono Damopolii ◽  
Fitriani Nur ◽  
Suharti Suharti

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Sirajuddin Saleh ◽  
Arismunandar Arismunandar ◽  
Anshari Anshari

The purpose of this study was to determine: 1) an overview of the implementation of academic supervision, the Teacher Working Group (KKG), and teachers’ pedagogic competences; 2) The effect of academic supervision and the Teacher Working Group (KKG) on the pedagogical competence of elementary school teachers in Manggala District, Makassar City. This quantitative study was performed in the form of an associative research. The objects of this study were 309 elementary school teachers at 30 schools in Manggala District, Makassar City. Samples were 50% of the total population (155 people) selected using a proportional random sampling technique. Data were collected from questionnaire, observation, and documentation. The obtained data were then analyzed using descriptive statistics and hypotheses were tested based on inferential statistic test. The results of the study showed that: The effectiveness of academic supervision was regarded moderate, while the Teacher Working Group (KKG) was considered effective. In addition, teachers’ pedagogical competence was categorized moderate category. Furthermore, the academic supervision and the Teacher Working Group showed a positive and significant contribution on the pedagogical competence of elementary school teachers in Manggala Kota District Makassar. Thus, it can be concluded that academic supervision activities carried out by school principals and activities carried out in the Teacher Working Group (KKG) forum improved elementary school teachers’ pedagogical competence.


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