Teacher’s Perception Towards Implementation of Service Learning Model during Teaching and Learning of Biology in Senior High Schools in Yogyakarta District

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the teacher’s perception towards implementation of service learning model during teaching and learning of Biology in senior high schools based on the; the status of school, i.e. state Senior High School and private Senior High School. This study used survey method to collect data from a sample population of 46 Biology teachers in 24 senior high schools in Yogyakarta district, Yogyakarta special region province, Indonesia. Amongst these schools, 11 state schools and 13 private schools based on ownership status. Data collection techniques used was questionnaires and data analysis was done by using descriptive statistical analysis. The study results showed that 32 % teachers from state was searching information about service learning and understand it. However just 9.09 % that implement it in biology learning. 37.5 % teacher from privately owned schools was searching information about service learning and understand it and 12.5 % apply it ini biology learning. Both had a positive perception towards the implemention of service learning model on certain learning materials like disorders and diseases that attack the human body system.