THE CONTENT KNOWLEDGE ABILITY OF SCIENCE TEACHER CANDIDATES: THE ANALYSIS OF LEARNING MEDIA DEVELOPMENT

Lina Arifah Fitriyah,Nur Hayati,Andri Wahyu Wijayadi

doi:10.21107/jps.v7i2.7995

Abstract

In the teaching and learning process, an educator must be creative and can use engaging learning media. Learning media is expected to be able to help educators to deliver the subject matter well. Therefore, an educator (teacher) must have the minimum skills, proficiency, and expertise that meet specific standards and competencies. One of the gifts is content knowledge. Content Knowledge (CK) is the initial ability of an educator that should be mastered in mastering learning material (understanding of material concepts). To master the ability of good content knowledge in science teacher candidates, one can see from the students' ability to create and compile learning media. This study aims to: determine (1) the ability of content knowledge of science teacher candidates in making learning media based on indicators, and (2) the significance of content knowledge of science teacher candidates in making learning media. The research method used is a quantitative description. The research subjects were 15 students of the Science Education Study Program in the academic year 2018. The research instrument used was the content knowledge assessment sheet. The results showed that: (a) the ease of media used 75.73% (good category), the suitability of the media with the characteristics of students 77.53% (good), the accuracy of the media with the material and learning objectives 73% (good), and the attractiveness of the media 80.67 % (well). It also showed that (b) there is a significant difference in students' content knowledge in making learning media with significant value (2-tailed) 0,05, which is 0,000.

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IntroductionAn educator is required to be creative and use interesting learning media
In the learning process, an educator is required to be creative and use interesting learning media
Based on the results of research, the conclusion can be drawn that the ability of content knowledge of the student of science teacher candidates of the Faculty of Education in Unhasy is categorized as good with the percentage; (1) The ease of media used is 75.73%, (2) The suitability of the media with the characteristics of students is 77.53%, (3) The accuracy of the learning media with the material and learning objectives is 73%, and (4) The attractiveness of the media used is 80.67%

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An educator is required to be creative and use interesting learning media. The submission of subject matter can be integrated using the learning media. It can clarify the presentation's messages and information to expedite the learning process and stimulate the mind, feelings, attention, and willingness of students to encourage the learning process. An educator (teacher) must have the proficiency, expertise, and minimal skills that meet certain standards and competencies. Rusilowati et al (2012) explained that teacher candidates need to be equipped to teach by integrating skills that can empower students. These skills include utilizing the media and the classroom environment, using student worksheets, and integrating characters into the subject matter

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