Abstract
The research on "Pedagogical Competence Skills of Biology Teacher Candidates" aims to identify the pedagogical competence profile of biology teacher candidates in biology learning to prepare them in this 21st century. The results of the research are used as: 1) suggestion for stakeholders to improve pedagogical competence of biology teacher candidates, 2) reflection of learning in the department of Biology Education, and 3) recommendation for further research in the development and empowerment of prospective teachers, especially biology teacher. To achieve these goals, this research uses qualitative research method with quantitative descriptive analysis. The data collection instruments are: 1) pedagogical self-evaluation questionnaire, 2) assessment sheets of learning device, 3) assessment sheets of teaching learning process, and 4) teachers’ self-confidence assessment sheets. Based on the data analysis, it can be concluded that the category of pedagogical ability of the students of biology teacher candidates in the assessment is very good (= 3.77 scale 4). Meanwhile, the category of the self-evaluation assessment of prospective biology teacher students is good (= 3.87 scale 5). However, the category of the use of ICT-based learning media is enough (= 2.2 scale 5).
Highlights
The significant skills needed by the 21st century world occupational demands are problem solving, communication, cooperation, learning skills, critical thinking, ethics, technical skills and creativity of working [1]
These are in line with the frame work of 21st Century Learning [2] explaining that the learning and innovation skills that students need for an increasingly complex life and work environment in the 21st century world are: 1) Creativity and Innovation, 2) Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, and 3) Communication and Collaboration
The pedagogical ability by using self-evaluation of biology teacher candidate students is good( ́x = 3.87 with scale 5). [11]It is said that the learning process of preparing students with 21st century skills demands teacher readiness in planning, implementing and evaluating learning
Summary
The tenth article of Law no. 14/2005 mandates that teachers should have four competencies, namely: 1) pedagogical competence, 2) personality competence, 3) social competence, and 4) professional competence [5]. Pedagogical competence is a distinctive competency which will differentiate teachers with other professions and will determine the level of success of the learning process and learners' outcomes. Prospective biology teachers need to be taught to develop innovative pedagogical competencies integrated with ICTs related to professional teachers, they are: i) integrating ICT into practice teaching of science, ii) promoting and exploring interaction practices when planning pedagogical activities (for formal and/or non-formal contexts), iii) developing collaborative work, and iv) developing research competencies [7]. The teaching of science-biological content as part of the science concept will be integrated with ICT (Information and Communication Technology). This is in accordance with 21st century learning which are: 1) Dynamic, 2) Demanding, and 3) Directed [3]. Working with ICT is recognized as one of the key competencies needed for success in life and competition in the labour market [10]
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