The influence of teachers pedagogic competence on cognitive loads of students in the geography learning process

Abstract

AbstrakThis research is a case study about the effect of students’ cognitive load in the process of learning geography in the city of Bandung. The purpose of this study is (1) how the pedagogical competence of geography teachers in the city of Bandung, (2) the cognitive load of students, and (3) know the extent of the influence of teacher pedagogical competence on the cognitive load of students in the learning process of geography. This study uses a survey method, with a quantitative approach. The sample in this research were 8 high schools in Bandung. The results showed the pedagogical competence of geography teachers included in the competent category, even though the cognitive load of students in the learning process of geography included in the low category and the pedagogical competence of teachers gave influence on the cognitive load of students by 74%. The conclusion is a good teacher’s pedagogical competence can reduce students’ cognitive load and cognitive load is formed due to the influence of the learning methods and strategies provided by the teacher.