Elementary School Teacher Candidates Research Articles

STEM-CP Based Flipped Classroom Model for HOTS of Prospective Elementary School Teacher

This research was motivated by the development of a valid and feasible STEM-CP-based flipped classroom model to improve the Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) of prospective elementary school teacher students. Further research is needed to determine the impact on HOTS of elementary school teacher candidates. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of the STEM-CP-based flipped classroom model on the HOTS of prospective teacher students. This research is quasi-experimental research with research subjects as many as 200 prospective teacher students. The research instrument used is a higher-order thinking test. Data were collected through administering tests to research subjects. Data analysis techniques are carried out with prerequisite tests, hypothesis tests, and further tests using the help of SPSS 26. The results showed that there was an influence of the STEM-CP-based flipped classroom model in increasing the HOTS of prospective elementary school teacher students. This study concluded that the STEM-CP-based flipped classroom model has a positive influence in improving the Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) of elementary school teacher candidates. The implications of this research can be used as a reference for academics to improve the HOTS of prospective teacher students.

The Analysis of Mathematical Problem-solving Ability of Elementary School Teacher Candidate: Fraction Case

It is important for school students as well as elementary school teacher candidates to master mathematical problem-solving abilities. This study aims to analyze the mathematical problem-solving ability of elementary school teacher candidates on the concept of fractions based on Polya’s steps. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The research participants were 12 students of elementary school teacher education program whose problem-solving abilities were assessed based on the topic of fractions for 60 minutes. The results of this study indicated that students were able to understand information related to the questions; (1) determine what had already been known and what was being asked completely. In addition, students were also able to understand the relationship between the information provided. It can therefore be said that students were able to understand the problem. (2) Most students were less able to develop a correct problem-solving plan. (3) Most students completed solutions based on incorrect strategies. (4) Students rarely re-checked the problem-solving. Based on the results of the interviews, they rarely solved the problem-solving questions. Thus, it can be concluded that the level of their mathematical problem-solving ability was still low. Keywords: elementary school teacher candidate, fraction case, mathematical problem solving ability

The Impact of Stem Integration in Pancasila Character-Oriented Learning on the Professional Competence of Indonesian Elementary School Teacher Candidates

Purpose: This research aims to develop a model of STEM integration in Pancasila character-oriented learning. Method: This type of research is research and development model which consists of ten steps, namely research and information collecting, planning, initial product development, preliminary field test, main product revision, main field test, operational product revision, operational field test, final product revision, and dissemination. Results and conclusion: The model involves six stages of activity with ten phases or steps, known as the ten M's. The validity of the model was rated highly by experts (average 4.29) and potential users (average 4.22). This model has advantages and innovations in the integration between STEM and Pancasila characters, which are the characters and identity of the Indonesian nation. The trial results showed a significant increase in the achievement of professional competence, increasing from 50.24% to 88.57% with an n-gain test of 76.73%. These results confirm that the use of STEM in Pancasila character-oriented learning is effective in improving the competence of elementary school teachers in Indonesia. Implications of the research: The STEM integration model in Pancasila character-oriented learning can form prospective elementary school teachers with character that has its own characteristics and good validity so that it can be used to shape the character of future teachers. Originality/value: This model has advantages and innovations in the integration between STEM and the Pancasila character which is the character and identity of the Indonesian nation.

Development of an Ethnopedagogical LMS to Enhance the Creativity of Elementary School Teacher Candidates in Learning Science Course

This research aims to develop an ethnopedagogy-based LMS tool to increase the creativity of prospective teacher students. This research is included in development research that adopts the 4D model. In this research, an ethnopedagogy-based LMS tool was produced that is oriented towards the creativity of prospective elementary school teachers. The tools developed are semester learning plans, student assignment plans, teaching materials, student worksheets, and creativity test instruments. The learning tools developed are integrated into the LMS so that users can access them online. The validity testing stage of the device was carried out by three experts. The validation test results were then analyzed using Aiken's V to determine the validity index of the content of the device being developed. Based on the results of data analysis, it can be concluded that the device developed is valid for use. Ethnopedagogy-based LMS tools can be used to train the creativity of prospective teacher students in elementary school science learning.

Local Wisdom Integration in Islamic Education: Empowering Professionalism of Future Elementary School Educators

This study aims to analyze the religious character and independence of elementary school teacher candidates through Project Based Learning (PjBL) and the effect of the PjBL model on religious character and independence. This research is a combination research (Mixed Methods). The combined method design model used in this research is a sequential exploratory design. The subjects in this study totaled 120 elementary school teacher candidates in semester 6 who were joined in three classes. The first stage is to use a qualitative approach using data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation through project-based learning. Test the validity of the data using triangulation techniques. The data analysis technique for the Miles, Huberman, and Saldana model consists of three stages: data condensation, data display, and conclusions. The next stage is a quantitative study using a quasi-experimental type with a nonequivalent control group design. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling, so two classes were selected as the experimental class and one class as the control class. Data collection techniques using a questionnaire. The data analysis technique uses a statistical test, the Mann Withney-U test. The results of the analysis show that: 1) the project-based learning model can be used to strengthen the religious character and independence of prospective elementary school teachers as an effort to foster professionalism; 2) Project-based learning has a significant effect on the religious character and independence of prospective elementary school teachers with respective significance values of 0.002 and 0.003 meaning less than 0.05; 3) Religious character in terms of gender shows that women have a higher religious character than men; 4) Independence in terms of gender shows that men have higher independence than women

Analysis of Critical Thinking Ability and Understanding of Basic Science Concepts in Primary School Teacher Education Students

Students are not encouraged to develop their thinking skills, and learning in class is only directed at memorizing information. In addition, it is important for Primary School Teacher Education (PGSD) students who will become elementary school teacher candidates to have good critical thinking skills and a good understanding of basic science concepts. This study describes the ability to think critically and understand basic science concepts in PGSD students at PGRI Yogyakarta University. This research is a quantitative descriptive study using survey methods. The population of this study was second- semester PGSD students at PGRI Yogyakarta University. The research sample consisted of 77 second-semester PGSD students. The data analysis technique used in this study was descriptive analysis by measuring and describing the results of critical thinking skills and understanding basic science concepts. The results of this study indicate that the highest percentage of achievement is on the indicator of critical thinking skills, namely providing simple explanations, with a percentage of 75.45% with high criteria, and the indicator of understanding concepts with the highest percentage, namely the indicator of remembering with a percentage of 87.98% with very high criteria.

Pelatihan Pembuatan Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Berbasis Android bagi Calon Guru Sekolah Dasar

This community service activity aims to develop the competency of future elementary school teachers to become professional educators by teaching creatively through Android-based interactive learning media. Training and assistance in this activity conducted through workshop. This activity was attended by 20 elementary school teacher candidates involved in the Pijar (Teaching Training) program held by the Forkom PGSD, University of Lampung. This activity consists of three stages which are introductory material, training and mentoring, and evaluating the creation of learning media toward pre-service elementary school teachers. Through this training and mentoring, the increase of knowledge and skills of pre-service elementary school teacher in running Android-based interactive learning media applications through the SAC (Smart Apps Creator) software is expected. They also gain the ability to design interactive learning media properly.

Prospective Teachers Knowledge About the Air Pollutant Standard Index and Fire Disaster Mitigation

The knowledge of prospective elementary school teachers about knowledge of the Air Pollutant Standard Index (ISPU) and forest and land fire disaster mitigation is essential. This study aimed to analyze knowledge of the air pollutant standard index and forest and land fire disaster mitigation of prospective elementary school teachers. The approach in this research is to use quantitative survey research. The population is elementary school teacher candidates, with a total of 3000 and 336 research samples. The variables of this study are the knowledge of elementary school teacher candidates. Research instrument used is a test question instrument made with Google Forms and distributed through social media platforms in the form of What Apps. Analysis of research data using descriptive quantitative. The results showed that the knowledge classification of prospective elementary school teachers regarding the standard index of air pollution and forest fire disaster mitigation based on the geographical location of the origin of the university or college consisted of two categories, namely the excellent category and the moderate category. The conclusions from the study show that knowledge of the standard index of air pollution and disaster mitigation of forest and land fires for elementary school teacher candidates in Riau Province, Indonesia is in the medium category.

Analisis Pemahaman Konsep dan Implementasi Keterampilan Dasar Mengajar Mahasiswa PGSD

This study aims to analyze and describe the basic teaching skills of elementary school teacher candidates when carrying out teaching practice activities in microteaching courses. Instruments in this research include; questionnaire, work reports, and documentation. The research subjects were 74 people of 5th-semester PGSD students at Bhayangkara University, Jakarta Raya. The results showed that the conceptual understanding indicator of PGSD students obtained high categori (72.07%). Meanwhile, for each concept of basic teaching skills average was 81.08% sorted into a very high category. Students are split into some groups according to basic skills and implement these skills in microteaching activities. The results of observing the implementation of basic teaching skills analyzed for each skill obtained the skill of opening and closing by 69% of students going well. Explanation skills (75%), variations skills (66%), questioning skills (74%), reinforcement skills (63%), and small group and individual teaching skills 71% sorted into the good category. Meanwhile, the skills of managing a class (50%) and guiding small group discussions (53%) were sorted into the fairly good category. In conclusion, with an average gain of 65.13%, the basic teaching skills can be implemented properly sorted in the good category.

Analysis of Character Education Values on the Learning Achievement of Elementary School Teacher Candidates

An elementary school teacher should have good character first to be able to educate the character of his students. The education curriculum for prospective Indonesian elementary school teachers in Indonesia should include character education in order to produce character-educated graduates. The Association of Lecturers of Education for prospective Indonesian Elementary School Teachers has formulated learning outcomes according to the current curriculum. It is necessary to evaluate the formulation of Learning Outcomes adopted by all prospective Indonesian Elementary School Teacher Education study programs. The purpose of this study is to reveal the content of character values ​​in the formulation of learning outcomes for Indonesian elementary school teacher candidates in Indonesia, their suitability with the cognitive approach in character education, and suitability with the socio-cognitive approach in character education. This research is a content analysis research with a qualitative approach through four stages, namely data acquisition, data reduction, inference, and data analysis. The object of this research is the educational learning achievement formula book for prospective Indonesian elementary school teachers published in 2015. The unit of analysis is the character values contained in the educational learning achievement formula book for prospective Indonesian elementary school teachers. The results showed that there were 11 values ​​out of a total of 16 target values ​​in character building at the tertiary level, namely obedience to worship, responsibility, discipline, work ethic, independence, synergy, justice, critical, creative and innovative, compassion and concern, and nationalism, apart from that the formulation of learning outcomes is also in accordance with the cognitive approach in character education which has been listed on the general skills aspect which corresponds to Level 6 of moral development (Kohlberg's cognitive approach), besides that the formulation of learning achievements is in accordance with the approach socio-cognitive in character education has been listed on the affective aspect.

Analysis of Understanding Science Concepts for Prospective Elementary School Teacher Candidates

Understanding the concept is one of the most important parts of realizing a teacher's professional competence. As elementary school teacher candidates, Elementary School Teacher Education students must have good conceptual understanding skills to realize the expected professional competence. This study aims to analyze elementary school teacher candidates' level of understanding of science concepts, specifically on temperature and heat, electricity, magnetic fields, and the solar system. This type of research is quantitative descriptive with research subjects of Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program students who program elementary science education courses. The total sample of 218 was selected by purposive sampling. Data on understanding the science concepts of elementary school teacher candidates were collected using a three-level test instrument equipped with a Certain Response Index (CRI). Results of data analysis showed that 46.27% understood the concept well, 9.04% understood the concept but were unsure, 30.90% had misconceptions and 13.67% did not know the concept. The data illustrates that the number of elementary school teacher candidates who experience misconceptions is still quite high. The causes of misconceptions among students in understanding science concepts include material that is abstract, complex, has many mathematical equations and contains many images that are difficult to explain physically. Based on the results of this study, it is necessary to provide positive feedback and improve learning to facilitate elementary school teacher candidates so that they can understand science concepts easily and correctly.

Development of live worksheets assisted diagnostic assessment instruments to measure understanding of science concepts prospective elementary school teachers

Understanding the material's content is one of the main competencies a teacher must possess, so it is necessary to diagnose the extent of understanding the level of understanding of science concepts for prospective teachers. This study aims to produce a valid and practical diagnostic assessment instrument assisted by live worksheets to measure the level of understanding of science concepts for elementary school teacher candidates. This research is development research using a 4-D model (define, design, develop and disseminate). In the define stage, science concepts that are difficult to understand for prospective elementary school teacher students have been identified, namely the material of temperature and heat, electricity, magnetic fields, and the solar system. The next stage is to design the right instrument to diagnose the level of understanding of science concepts for elementary school teacher candidates, namely a diagnostic instrument with three-level multiple choice questions integrated into the live worksheet application. Furthermore, in the development stage, the questions pay attention to the final abilities expected to be achieved in students based on the semester learning plans for special science education courses on materials identified at an early stage. The instrument that has been developed is then tested for validity and practicality. The validity test results obtained an average score of 3.8 which means the instrument is very valid, and the results of the practicality test show a practical instrument with an average score of 3.5. The final stage of this research is dissemination, namely the process of disseminating research and development products in the form of diagnostic assessment instruments assisted by live worksheets to measure the level of understanding of the science concepts of elementary school teacher candidates that have been developed. In conclusion, the live worksheet-assisted diagnostic assessment instrument developed is valid and practical for measuring the level of understanding of elementary school teacher candidates.

Scientific Writing Guidance for Elementary School Teacher Candidate through Synchronous and Asynchronous

The purpose of this study is to understand the process of guidance on writing scientific articles through synchronous and asynchronous models for students as the outcome of field studies on children with special needs. The research was conducted through a pre-experimental design with one-shot case studies. One hundred fourteen elementary school teacher candidates at a state campus in Purwakarta Regency were involved in this study by filling out a questionnaire. Data dianalisis melalui analisis data survei. Guidance with a synchronous model utilizes the Zoom application, while asynchronous uses tutorials via YouTube and Google Classroom. Synchronous guidance allows students to have virtual discussions and receive direct explanations from lecturers, while asynchronous guidance makes it easier for students to review topics that have not been understood flexibly, cost-effectively, and comfortably. Guidance on writing scientific articles through synchronous and asynchronous models is considered effective in increasing the ability and confidence of elementary school teachers candidates in writing scientific articles. Combining synchronous and asynchronous models can create varied scientific article writing guidance and minimize the shortcomings of both. Experts are advised to explore various methods and digital platforms to provide guidance and access various sources to learn good scientific writing

The Effectiveness of MPI BeWe to Improve the Learning Quality of Prospective Elementary School Teachers in the Elementary Teacher Education Study Program (PGSD) FKIP Unsri

The Web-Based Interactive Learning Multimedia (MPI BeWe) has been successfully developed for students of the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program (PGSD) for the subject of Science Basic Concepts. 1. The problem raised in this research is how to develop Web-Based Interactive Learning Multimedia (MPI BeWe) to improve the quality of learning for elementary school teacher candidates in the PGSD Study Program FKIP Unsri. This study aims to improve the quality of the learning process for the Basic Science Concept course in the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program (PGSD). The method used in this research is a quasi-experimental method. The research design used is the One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The sampling technique used is the Cluster Random Sampling (CRS) technique. The instruments used in this study were pretest and posttest with multiple choice techniques, observation sheets, and questionnaires in the form of student responses to learning using web-based interactive multimedia learning (MPI BeWe). The application of web-based interactive multimedia learning (MPI BeWe) shows the effectiveness of learning for first semester students of the PGSD study program. This can be seen from the increase in the percentage results of the average value of the pretest and posttest results and the increase in the results of the average gain g>. Thus, it can be concluded that there is an effective application of web-based interactive learning multimedia (MPI BeWe).

Analisis Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Matematis Berbasis Realistik

The purpose of this study is to describe students' critical thinking skills in realistic-based. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The subjects of this study were students of Elementary School Teacher Education, FKIP, Satya Wacana Christian University in mathematics courses. The data collection technique in this study was a test of students' critical thinking skills. The results of the critical thinking test were analyzed by describing the students' critical thinking skills in the fraction operation. Based on the results of the study, it is known that: 1) students of elementary school teacher candidates need to improve their ability to generalize in teaching addition, subtraction and division arithmetic operations with the same denominator; 2) students need assistance and improvement in their ability to analyze the addition and multiplication count operations with the same denominator; 3)students need assistance and increase their ability to generalize to the addition and subtraction of fractions with different denominators, 4) Students need assistance in improving their ability to analyze multiplication and division counting operations on different denominators.

Implementasi PhET Interactive Simulation dalam Meningkatkan Pemahaman Konsep Persamaan Garis Lurus Mahasiswa Calon Guru Sekolah Dasar

The concept of a linear equation is an initial concept that must be mastered by prospective elementary school teachers. This study aims to improve the understanding of the concept of linear equations for elementary school teacher candidates by implementing PhET Interactive Simulation. This research is a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test control group design. The sample in this study was class 2F as the experimental class, namely the class that learned the concept of linear equations using PhET Interactive Simulation and class 2H as the control class, namely the class that learned the concept of straight-line equations conventionally (lectures or online meetings). Data on the concept understanding of linear equations were obtained by test and analyzed by independent sample t-test and normalized gain test. The results showed that the experimental class showed a significant increase in understanding the concept of linear equations compared to the control class. The average value of students' conceptual understanding on linear equations in the experimental class is higher than the post-test average in the control class, so PhET Interactive Simulation is effective in improving students' understanding of straight-line equations concepts.

CULTIVATING CHARACTER EDUCATION FOR PROSPECTIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS THROUGH ELEMENTARY SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

The role of elementary school teachers is not only to transfer knowledge, but also to contribute to the formation of students' character. One of the pillars of the success of character education is the realization of ideal elementary school teacher candidates. The cultivation of character education can be done in various ways, one of which is through the learning of elementary social studies courses. So it is hoped that the learning from the elementary social studies course will help students in shaping the character that prospective elementary school teachers must have. This research uses descriptive qualitative research. Qualitative descriptive research is a research procedure that produces descriptive data in the form of written or spoken words from people and observable behavior from data sources. This research was conducted at the Balitar Islamic University campus for PGSD students. The research stages include: observation, interviews, documentation. The current condition of the Indonesian nation and state encourages the government to prioritize character education in national development to realize the vision of national development, which is to create a society with noble character, morality, ethics, culture, and civility based on the Pancasila philosophy. Character values ​​must be instilled by elementary school teachers since they follow the education of prospective elementary school teachers so that they can transmit these values ​​to their students in the future. Character education for prospective elementary school teachers is carried out using an integrated approach in all subjects.

PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING DIGITAL MODULE ASSISTANCE OF NUMERATION OF PROSPECTIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

The researcher conducted a study to determine the effectiveness of the PBL model assisted by digital modules on the numeracy of elementary school teacher candidates. Numeracy is needed to face the challenges of the future. However, there are many prospective elementary school teachers whose numeracy is still low. The application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model assisted by digital modules can be used to improve numeracy. This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the PBL model assisted by digital modules on numeration. This research is a quantitative experiment on students of PGSD University PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya. The method used is a test. The instrument is a valid and reliable enumeration test. The study results stated that the PBL model assisted by a digital module was effective for numeracy. The effectiveness is shown from the results of the numeracy test.

Motivasi Sains Mahasiswa dalam Pembelajaran Konsep Dasar IPA Fisika melalui Virtual Laboratory

The purpose of this study was to determine the students' scientific motivation in learning, especially practical activities in learning the Basic Concepts of Science Physics through a virtual laboratory. The method used in this study is a survey research conducted on second semester students of elementary school teacher candidates. The instrument used is the Science Motivation Questionnaire II with a Likert scale of 1-5. The science motivation questionnaire consists of five components including intrinsic motivation, self-determination, self-efficacy, career motivation, and motivation grade. The results showed that the science motivation of students who took the Basic Concepts of Science Physics course as a whole was in the category of often to always motivated as much as 62.77%. Meanwhile, for the occasional to often motivated category as much as 33.11% and the rarely to sometimes category as much as 2.13%. The highest scientific motivation indicator is on the motivation grade indicator, while the lowest category is on the self-determination indicator.

Pre-service Elementary Teachers’ Mental Model on Heat Transfer Concept as the Effect of Applying CDOI Model Integrated MIKiR Approach

The purpose of this study is to strengthen the mental model of prospective elementary school teacher candidates by using the MIKiR (mengalami, interaksi, komunikasi, internalisasi, and refleksi) method, which is directed towards conceptual growth and is based on the MIKiR framework (CDOI Model). The research was carried out utilizing a pre-experimental approach with a pretest-posttest design in one group for this study. The research was carried out on pre-service primary teachers at the Universitas Riau, in Indonesia. The instrument used to collect data was a heat transfer conceptual understanding test (HTCU Test), which consisted of three sections of the question, each of which had previously been verified and evaluated to ensure that the participants were eligible. Using the MIKiR approach (experiencing, interaction, communication, and reflection), this study found that implementing the CDOI model of conceptual development-oriented instruction had a high level of success in enabling the creation of mental models. Furthermore, it can aid in the conceptualization and development of the concept of heat transfer and the formulation and overall knowledge of the concept.