A Comparative Study of ICT and Conventional Teaching Roles in Boat Class of Coastal Areas

Abstract

This research aimed to explore the roles performed by ICT teachers and conventional ones in the implementation of boating class for coastal students in Pangkep Regency. It is specifically focusing on roles as educators, mentors, managers, and evaluators. The research used descriptive qualitative approach. Two ICT teachers and two conventional ones were taken as the subjects of the research using purposive sampling technique. The results of the research showed that (1) In educating role, both ICT and conventional teachers act as models who possess emphatic feeling towards their students and environment. If the conventional teachers teach students at boat class conventionally using printed modules, the ICT teachers make use of ICT applications such as Whatsapp beside the use of printed modules, (2) In mentoring role, conventional teachers display their patience and loyalty to provide unrestricted knowledge to students inside and outside the classroom whereas ICT teachers provide students with more flexible services using social media applications in discussing the student worksheet and giving feedback, (3) In managerial role, conventional teachers organize the class directly so that the class becomes quiet, convenient, and students do not disturb each other. Differently, ICT teachers manage the class virtually from planning to evaluation. The teaching materials and worksheet are not only given in printed modules but also uploaded online via Whatssapp. and (4) In evaluating role, onventional teachers evaluate the students’ cognitive competence by using printed test. However, ICT teachers make use of technological aids in evaluating students’ competence and skill. The test is made in google form and its link is sent to students so that the students can do it wherever and whenever they are available.