Perception Teachers Civics the Implementation of the Curriculum

Abstract

This study aims to: (1) describe the Civics teachers' perception of implementation of the curriculum 2013, (2) knowing the obstacles faced by teachers, (3) knowing the efforts of teachers to overcome obstacles and (4) knowing the opinions of Civics teachers for future improvement. The study population was all Civic Education teachers in State Junior High Schools in Samarinda City and the sample was target teachers who had trained and implemented the 2013 Curriculum. The sampling technique was purposive sampling. Data collection techniques: focused group discussion (FGD), interviews and questionnaires. The data analysis technique uses the percentage model while the measurement uses a modified Likert scale. The results showed: (1) the perception of Civics teachers in the implementation of the 2013 curriculum was quite poor because most teachers still had difficulty in implementing the 2013 curriculum; (2) obstacles faced: (a) the teacher has difficulty in determining the media in accordance with teaching and learning activities; (b) teachers find it difficult to implement project-based, problem-based and discovery-based learning methods due to time and cost constraints and lack of supporting facilities and infrastructure; (c) the recapitulation assessment is difficult every day because it is less specific. (3) Teachers' efforts to overcome obstacles: discussion among teachers ask the 2013 Curriculum instructors find the latest information through the internet and new published books, take part in training and carry out gradual assessments according to the teacher's understanding. (4) Civics teacher opinions for future improvement: the need for regular and continuous education and training, simplified assessment process, adequate facilities and infrastructure, reactivating MGMP (Subject Teachers' Consultation), continuous monitoring and evaluation after the Training is completed.