Abstract
The purpose of this study is to identify the level of readiness of future home science teachers in teaching alternative agricultural topics in design and technology subjects. Aspects of readiness were examined to identify the level of knowledge, skill, attitude, and exposure of home science teachers to teaching alternative agricultural topics in design and technology subjects. Data collection was conducted using questionnaires and respondents for this study involved 77 Home Science Education students consisting of 36 students in Year 3 and 41 students in Year 4 who sit for the Agriculture and Human and Practical Teaching of Agricultural Science courses. The questionnaire consisted of 5 sections comprising respondents' background, knowledge, skills, attitudes, and exposure to the topic. The reliability coefficient of this study was α =0.81. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0 to obtain the frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation values. The findings showed that Bachelor of Home Science Education students had a moderate level of readiness (mean = 2.71) towards teaching alternative agricultural topics in design and technology subjects in terms of knowledge level (mean = 1.86), skill level (mean = 3.34), attitude (mean = 3.78) and level of exposure (mean = 4.72). Some suggestions have been made to increase the readiness of home science teachers for teaching alternative agricultural topics, so that all future teachers are prepared to master the subjects that will be taught, especially in the areas of knowledge so that they will not miss out and be able to implement teaching and learning more effectively.
Highlights
Education is the most important asset in achieving national progress in the future
There are a total of 50 question items that examine the level of readiness of prospective home science teachers on the teaching of alternative agricultural topics in design and technology subjects
This study aimed to examine the level of readiness of prospective home science teachers to teach alternative agricultural topics in design and technology subjects
Summary
Education is the most important asset in achieving national progress in the future. As stated in the national philosophy of education, with education, society will be educated in a balanced and harmonious manner intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and physically based on faith and obedience to God. According to Nurfatihah [2], to be a prepared teacher, Readiness of Prospective Home Science Teachers for Teaching Alternative Agriculture Topics in Design and Technology Subjects they must be knowledgeable and expert on the subject to be taught. This matter is emphasized so that the teaching and learning journey can be implemented smoothly and can provide benefits and positive changes to students. The self-readiness of prospective teachers who will face the challenges ahead is very important to be able to convey knowledge in an integrated manner with the activities to be carried out to students
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