Improved professionalism of teachers through CAR based thematic integrative learning with realistic-scientific approach using e-schoology

Abstract

Science and technology program for elementary school teachers Kalicari Semarang with difficulties in integrative thematic learning based on realistic-scientific approach using schoology (TIRSS). Program objectives to solve problems; (1) how to overcome the difficulties of elementary school teachers in elementary school Kalicari 01-02 in developing a valid and practical TIRSS learning tool ; (2) how to overcome the difficulties of Kalicari elementary school teachers 01-02 in implementing TIRSS?; (3) how to improve the professional competence of teachers that can make better student learning outcomes. Targeted audiences are elementary teachers in elementary school Kalicari 01-02 Semarang. To achieve the purpose of this activity using several methods; (1) observation; (2) a test to determine the level of knowledge, understanding, skills of CAR based on TIRSS learning on pre-training and post-training conditions; (3) questionnaires to find out the extent to which teacher learning has applied TIRSS learning; (4) training methods for planting concept of CAR based TIRSS learning; (5) assignment and mentoring make CAR proposal and implement CAR in class (6) focused observation method to know teacher profession competency. The result; (1) there is an increased knowledge, understanding and skills of teachers on CAR based TIRSS learning that can overcome difficulties in developing a valid and practical TIRSS learning tools, and implement learning in the classroom; (2) The improvement of professional competence of elementary school teachers after the training and mentoring CAR based on TIRSS learning is predicted to improve mathematics learning outcomes of elementary students.