Understanding of Pre-Service Biology Teachers Students Toward Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK)

Abstract

The Research Objective is to know understanding pre-service biology teachers students toward Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) and to know teachers and lecturers responses to PCK of the pre-service biology teachers students on Field Practice. The research used qualitative approach with case study method. Research subjects were 40 students in semester VII at Department of Biology Education at a College in Cirebon. Techniques of collecting data used were interviews, observation, quisionare and documentation. Data analysis technique used was qualitative descriptive. The results showed that of the seven dimensions of PCK, four dimensions had been mastered by the pre-service biology teachers. Three dimensions of PCK that could not be mastered and understood. Supervising teachers and lecturers in the Field Practice responded positively to PCK of the pre-service biology teachers students. The conclusion of this research is that the understanding of PCK by pre-service biology teachers students is good, but the students still need to be equipped and trained to develop PCK component, the teachers and supervising lecturers provided positive and excellent responses to the basic teaching skills and PCK of the pre-service teachers students when they were conducting field practice activities.