scholarly journals Science Teachers’ Successes and Challenges in Implementing Lesson Study in Junior High Schools in Fukuyama City, Japan

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dave Angeles ◽  
Takuya Matsuura
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
Administrative Support ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
School Science ◽  
High School Science ◽  
Team Cooperation ◽  
Successes And Challenges

This paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of Lesson Study among junior high school science teachers in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan.  Using the descriptive-survey research design to the two groups (young teachers and veteran teachers) of all the junior high school science teachers in Fukuyama City, assessment on the successes and challenges on Lesson Study was carried out. A survey questionnaire was used to assess the three categories namely professional development, administrative support, and team cooperation among the teachers, in the implementation of Lesson Study and the deep views and opinions were probed using open-ended questions.  Using the Average Weighted Mean, it was found out that science teachers achieved successes or advantages in terms of professional development, administrative support, and team cooperation.  However, the challenge faced by teachers in the implementation of Lesson Study is the availability of time and the category on students’ attitude was perceived as neutral which is neither advantageous nor disadvantageous in the implementation of Lesson Study.  The t-test of independent means made on the relevant data of the two groups bears no significant difference.  This implies that young teachers or those with teaching experience of less than 10 years and veteran teachers or those with teaching experience of 10 years and above are of equal variances in terms of their successes and challenges in Lesson Study.  Lesson Study should be promoted and implemented regularly in all schools at all levels from Elementary to College. Further similar study on a bigger scale could be conducted to establish the reliability of the study.

scholarly journals The The Impact of Problem-Based Workshops on Improving Teacher Competency in Designing Learning Based on Environmental Potential

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Fatni Mufit
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
School Science ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
High School Science ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Teacher Competence ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
The Impact

The competence of science teachers in Padang City Junior High Schools in developing learning tools is still low, as revealed by the teacher's pre-test abilities before the workshop is held. Pre-test includes gathering information about learning resources, learning media, models / methods / approaches, and assessment instruments used by teachers not yet utilizing the environment. Referring to the problems of teachers, problem-based workshop activities are designed in an effort to improve teacher competencies in designing learning tools based on environmental potential. Problem-based workshops have stages: (1) problem identification, (2) Focusing on problems, (3) Finding alternative solutions, (4) Presentation of solutions; (5) Implementation and (6) Reflection & follow-up. The workshop was attended by 20 junior high school science teachers in Padang city. The workshop activities consisted of 2 parts, namely the workshop activities at FMIPA UNP and the Implementation activities at SMP 25 Padang. Problem-based workshops succeeded in increasing teacher competence in designing IPA-based environmental learning tools. The results of the implementation of the workshop products by the teacher showed a positive influence on student involvement and activity in learning

scholarly journals ANALYSES OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE COMPETENCIES IN KTSP AND INTEGRATED-REVISION OF 2013 CURRICULUM: REVIEWED FROM THE POTENTIAL OF DISASTER MITIGATION EDUCATION FOR THE SHAPING OF A DISASTER RESPONSE CHARACTER

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-96
Author(s):  
Rangga Sena Aji Hamisesa ◽  
Fitri Handayani Nataliya ◽  
Reno Nurdiyanto ◽  
Pujianto Pujianto
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Junior High ◽  
School Science ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
High School Science ◽  
Research Focus ◽  
School Based ◽  
Library Research

This study aims to analyze the science competencies in the JHS (Junior High Schools) which is integrated to disaster mitigation education (earthquake, tsunami, and volcano) in the School-Based Curriculum (KTSP) and the revised 2013 Curriculum in shaping a disaster response character. This study focuses on operational competencies that are potential to be integrated with disaster mitigation education, especially geological disasters. This was a library research analyzing any issues (problems) based on supporting literature reviewed. The data were collected through documentation, observation, and recorded findings that support to the research focus. As many as 40 science teachers and all documents of the implementation of the KTSP and revised-2013 Curriculum were involved in this study. Then the data were analyzed using a coding technique according to the components of the research focus and described qualitatively. The results of the study show that the number of science-competencies which have the potential to be integrated with disaster mitigation education is considered low compared to the whole of Science competencies that students must achieve. 0.48 % of science-competencies in JHS are potential to be integrated with disaster mitigation education. These competencies are 0.72 % in grade VII, 0.25% in grade VIII, and 0.5% in grade IX. These findings indicate that the contents of the curriculum have not been considered as a means of instilling the natural disaster response character

scholarly journals PENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN MENGAJAR GURU SMP MATA PELAJARAN IPA DALAM MENERAPKAN PENDEKATAN SAINTIFIK

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 335-355
Author(s):  
Sophuan Sophuan
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
School Science ◽  
High School Science ◽  
Teaching Skills ◽  
The Third ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
High School Science Teachers

Based on observation result, study documentation of interview and questionnaire that was given to the students, problems found, the teaching skills of junior high school science teachersat STOof Ogan Ilir regency inapplying scientific approach had been still low, this research was conducted with the aim to investigate whether STO activity ofOgan Ilir regency could improve the teaching skills of junior high school science teachers in Ogan Ilir regency in implementing the scientific approach. The methodology used in this research is action research which was conducted for three cycles. Each cycle consists of, planning, execution, observation, evaluation and reflection. The result showed that the teaching skill of junior high school science teachers in applying scientific approachhad improved significantly from the first cycle to the second cycle, and from the second cycle to the third cycle. Increasing of teaching skills of science teacher in applying scientific approach was the effect of STO activity.  

scholarly journals The learning continuum of anatomical and physiological aspects based on the difficulty levels

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-135
Author(s):  
Hanida Listiani ◽  
Ba Subali
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Student Development ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
School Science ◽  
Difficulty Level ◽  
High School Science ◽  
School Based ◽  
Selection Of

Determining the level of difficulty and student development is important in the learning continuum, especially the anatomical and physiological aspects. This study aimed to collect teachers' opinions about the learning continuum of anatomical and physiological aspects based on its difficulty level. This survey research was conducted in the cities of Bantul and Yogyakarta using a questionnaire. The selection of respondents through convenience sampling, totaling 111 teachers consisting of 68 junior high school science teachers and 43 junior high school biology teachers. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to determine the mode of teachers’ opinions. The results of this study indicate that the learning continuum in grade X of senior high school based on difficulty level in anatomical and physiological aspects, especially multicellular and unicellular concept has not yet been formed, with the difficulty at level 4. Therefore it is necessary to the provision of subject matter is sorted from easy to difficult and adjusted to the level of development of students at each level.

scholarly journals ANALISIS KESIAPAN GURU IPA DALAM IMPLEMENTASI KURIKULUM 2013 DI SMP NEGERI SE- KECAMATAN STABAT

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 114
Author(s):  
Layil Safitri
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
School Science ◽  
High School Science ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Junior High School Teachers ◽  
Average Percentage

The study of Science Teacher Readiness Analysis in 2013 Curriculum Implementation in this Public Middle School aims to find out: the readiness of Junior High School science teachers in preparing learning by implementing the 2013 curriculum and the readiness of junior high school science teachers in preparing learning tools by implementing the 2013 curriculum. The subjects in this study were 2 teachers Stabat 1 state junior high school, 4 Stabat state 2 junior high school teachers, and 5 Stabat state 5 junior high school teachers. This type of research is quantitative descriptive analysis research. The results showed that: State Junior High School Teachers in Stabat Subdistrict were declared ready in preparing the 2013 curriculum learning, this can be seen from the average percentage of 79% with the ready category; State Junior High School Teachers in Stabat Subdistrict are in the ready category in preparing the 2013 curriculum learning tools, this can be seen from the following data: Average percentage of readiness of Stabat 1 Public Middle School teachers is 79% with ready category. The average percentage of readiness of Stabat 2 state junior high school teachers is 70% in the ready category.

scholarly journals THE CONTRIBUTION OF CONTENT, PEDAGOGY, AND TECHNOLOGY ON THE FORMATION OF SCIENCE TEACHERS’ TPACK ABILITY

EDUSAINS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-185
Author(s):  
Hendra Yulisman ◽  
Ari Widodo ◽  
Riandi Riandi ◽  
Cut Intan Evtia Nurina
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
School Science ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
High School Science ◽  
The Government ◽  
Banda Aceh ◽  
Content Pedagogy

KONTRIBUSI PENGETAHUAN KONTEN, PEDAGOGI, DAN TEKNOLOGI TERHADAP PEMBENTUKAN TPACK GURU IPA AbstrakModel integrasi teknologi mengalami perubahan dari model yang berfokus pada teknologi ke model yang berfokus pada pedagogi, salah satunya adalah TPACK. Informasi mengenai kemampuan TPACK guru IPA dan kontribusi pengetahuan konten, pedagogi, dan teknologi dalam pembentukan TPACK guru masih belum banyak tersedia. Oleh sebab itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh informasi mengenai kemampuan TPACK guru IPA dan kontribusi pengetahuan konten, pedagogi, dan teknologi dalam pembentukan TPACK. Penelitian survei ini melibatkan 88 orang guru mata pelajaran IPA Kota Banda Aceh. Data mengenai kemampuan TPACK guru diperoleh dari soal tes berbentuk pilihan berganda. Penyebaran soal dilakukan secara langsung melalui kegiatan pelatihan. Analisis data dilakukan secara statistik deskriptif dan inferensial (pemodelan SEM-PLS). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa profil kemampuan TPACK guru IPA SMP di Kota Banda Aceh didominasi oleh  pengetahuan konten (CK). Hasil analisis SEM-PLS menunjukkan bahwa CK, PK, dan PCK secara langsung dan tidak langsung berkontribusi dalam pembentukan TPACK guru IPA SMP di Kota Banda Aceh. Pemerintah dan penyelenggara pendidikan diharapkan dapat membantu guru untuk meningkatkan kemampuan menggunakan teknologi secara efektif dalam kegiatan pembelajaran agar terbentuk TPACK yang komprehensif.AbstractThe model of technology integration has changed from models that focus on technology to models that focus on pedagogy, one of which is TPACK. The information about science teachers’ TPACK and the contribution of content, pedagogy, and technology on the formation of science teachers’ TPACK is still limited. Therefore, this research aimed to obtain information about the science teachers’ TPACK and the contribution of content, pedagogy, and technology on the formation of TPACK. This survey research involved 88 science teachers from Banda Aceh City. The data about science teachers’ TPACK was obtained from multiple-choice test questions. The questions were distributed directly through training activities. Data analysis was performed by descriptive and inferential statistics (SEM-PLS modeling). The results showed that the TPACK ability profile of junior high school science teachers in Banda Aceh City was dominated by content knowledge (CK). The results of the SEM-PLS analysis showed that CK, PK, and PCK, directly and indirectly, contributed to the formation of the science teachers’ TPACK in junior high school in Banda Aceh City. The government and education providers were expected to be able to help teachers to improve the ability to use technology effectively in learning activities to form a comprehensive TPACK. 

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