Prospective Elementary School Teachers Research Articles

Creativity and artificial intelligence: A study with prospective teachers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings enormous opportunities into learning, teaching, and assessment processes. Among them, it is convenient to explore its ability to channel students’ creativity, which is described as a basic competence in the training of people with both the OECD and the recent Spanish LOMLOE law pointing to the need to foster it in educational settings. In this context, the objective of this research is to explore the creative potential of prospective elementary school teachers related to storytelling, via a project including the rational use of AI generative tools. A combination of qualitative and quantitative instruments was used to get insight on the implications of those AI tools in the creative process and to gain understanding on the concerns of prospective teachers about AI at both their training and future teaching practice. The results show the potential of AI from an educational point of view, specially in self-assessment and co-evaluation processes, since it allows confronting not only the result of the creative task, but also the process itself by reflecting on the asked questions. Finally, the importance of continuing research on the ability to ask questions (a creative skill in itself) in the new context of AI is discussed.

Number sense profile of prospective elementary school teachers in blended Mathematics learning

Number sense is a skill that contributes significantly to learning mathematics. However, number sense is often positioned as a fundamental skill whose development is more focused on children. The contribution of number sense in mathematics is even more apparent at higher levels of education. Ironically, number sense seems ignored and has become a rarely studied topic in higher education. Thus, the student’s number sense ability profile seems buried with various problems. This study aims to reveal the profile of prospective elementary school teachers’ number sense abilities and the factors causing their failure in solving math problems during the implementation of blended learning. This study uses a qualitative approach with 37 prospective elementary school teachers as research subjects. The observation of the test and lecture activities is the data collection method. The results showed that the prospective elementary school teachers’ number sense ability was still relatively low. Based on the components, the order of number sense abilities is from the highest, namely: (1) knowledge and number facilities with the achievement of 14.41%; (2) knowledge and facilities for number operations with the achievement of 8.12%; and (3) knowledge and facilities of numbers and operations for computing settings with an achievement of 1.8%. The low number sense ability is caused by the habit of solving problems procedurally and the failure to solve problems due to misconceptions, not understanding concepts, inaccuracy, inability to understand questions, and difficulty representing fractions. Various factors causing the failure arose due to the limitations of implementing blended learning.

Minimizing Misconceptions: Designing an Electrical and Magnetic Syllabus for Prospective Elementary School Teachers Using Predict Observe Explain-Conceptual Change Text (POE-CCT)

This study aims to 1) Obtain empirical data on the needs analysis for developing electrical and magnetic learning devices using the Predict-Observe-Explain (POE) approach assisted by Conceptual Change Text (CCT), and 2) Gather comprehensive information on designing a syllabus for electricity and magnetism using POE assisted by CCT. This qualitative research focuses on the define and design stages of the 4D model and involves 30 second-semester students from the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program, including 6 men and 24 women, enrolled in the Basic Science Concepts course. Data collection methods included interviews to develop and validate a product based on needs analysis, such as graduate learning outcomes related to the course, relevant study materials, learning methods, time allocation, learning resources, references, learning media, and assessment criteria. The data was analyzed using content analysis techniques. The findings of this study confirm that 1) A learning tool using the POE-CCT approach is necessary to reduce misconceptions among prospective elementary school teachers, particularly in understanding the domains of electricity and magnetism, which are conceptually complex. The designed syllabus aims to address these misconceptions by incorporating POE learning tools assisted by CCT. This includes stages where students predict outcomes and reasons, observe and record their findings, and explain their observations followed by class discussions. 2) The syllabus development stage, based on needs analysis, results in POE learning tools with CCT assistance that promote independent prediction, observation, and explanation. This structured approach enhances active engagement, deeper understanding, and conceptual refinement through collaborative discourse, promising improved comprehension and retention of complex scientific concepts in the classroom.

Online-based Literacy Test Instruments for Evaluating Prospective Elementary School Teachers’ Science Competencies

The Minimum Competency Assessment is used to measure school performance based on literacy and numeracy. In this regard, it is necessary for prospective elementary school student educators to train and master scientific literacy competencies. This research aims to produce an online-based literacy test instrument for assessing the science competency of elementary school teacher education students. This type of research is research and development. The procedure for developing literacy test instruments uses the 4D model (Define, Design, Development and Discussion). This research involved 3 validators and empirical test subjects consisting of 30 Prospective Elementary School Teachers. Data collection uses needs analysis sheets, language validation sheets, materials and graphics. Next, empirical validity is carried out using the Quest program to determine the level of difficulty (Thresholds) and suitability of the items (Outfit-t). The results of the test question instrument validation show that 89.5% of the material validation is in the very good category, 92% of the language validator is in the very good category, 96.5% of the graphic validator is in the very good category. The distribution of questions that have been developed shows that students' ability to identify scientific issues is 66% in the medium category, 65% in explaining scientific phenomena is in the medium category and the ability to use scientific evidence is 45% in the very low category. So the test question instrument developed meets the validity of the material, language, graphics and empirical validity, so it is suitable to be used to measure students' scientific literacy competency.

Ethnomathematics-based Fraction Number E-modules for Prospective Elementary School Teachers

Fractions are one of the materials that could be clearer to understand for students and prospective MI teacher students. Problems in understanding fractions often arise due to the need for more connection with everyday life. This research aims to develop ethnomathematics-based fractional number e-modules. This research type uses the ADDIE model, which is limited to the development stage. The subjects involved in this study were experts consisting of material experts and media experts, as well as twelve students in second-semester class A as small group test subjects. Data collection in the study was carried out through observation, interviews, and questionnaires with research instruments in the form of module validation sheets, response questionnaires, and test questions. The data obtained were then analyzed using qualitative descriptive and quantitative descriptive analysis. The results obtained from this development research are as follows: (1) the validity of the ethnomathematics-based fractional number e-module was declared valid with the results of the material expert review of 97.93% and the results of the media expert review of 96.66%, (2) the practicality of ethnomathematics-based fractional number e-module based on student responses is declared practical, namely with test results of 90.21% Based on these results, it can be concluded that the ethnomathematics-based fraction number e-module teaching materials developed are valid and practical qualifications.

PGSD Student Internship Program in The Framework of The MBKM Curriculum (Study of Internship Implementation in The Ngada Region, East Nusa Tenggara)

This research aims to describe: 1) Preparation for internships, 2) Implementation of internships, 3) Evaluation of internships in the PGSD STKIP Citra Bakti Ngada Study Program. 4) Reveal how the internship program can strengthen the competencies of prospective elementary school teachers. This type of research is qualitative research, with a descriptive design, and uses a phenomenological approach. Data collection methods use questionnaires, interviews and observation. The informants for this research were students of PGSD STKIP Citra Bakti Ngada class of 2020, DPM (Internship Supervisor) and tutor teachers. The data analysis method uses interactive analysis by means of data reduction, data presentation and data verification. The results of this research are: 1) Preparation for the internship in the PGSD STKIP Citra Bakti Ngada study program has been carried out well, students have carried out registration procedures in accordance with the provisions, the DPM (internship supervisor) also provides debriefing to students before being sent to partner schools so that students understand and understand the purpose of holding an internship program. 2) The implementation of the internship program for students of the PGSD STKIP Citra Bakti Ngada study program class of 2020 is in accordance with the guidelines in the internship handbook. 3) Partner elementary schools and DPM provide a joint evaluation at the end of the program 4) Implementation of an internship program for students of the PGSD STKIP Citra Bakti Ngada study program can strengthen the competency of prospective elementary school teachers because, judging from the SKGP (competency standards for novice teachers), it turns out that the competency of novice teachers is also possessed and found in students participating in the internship program as prospective teachers when carrying out the internship program at partner elementary schools. From the results of the research conducted, it can be concluded that the internship program carried out by PGSD STKIP Citr Bakti Ngada study program students runs in accordance with procedures and guidebooks. This internship program can also strengthen the competency of prospective elementary school teachers.

Integrating RADEC Model and AI to Enhance Science Literacy: Student Perspectives

This study aims to evaluate the use of the RADEC Model supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing students' science literacy. The research methodology involves data collection through student questionnaires, which include questions related to their understanding of scientific concepts, contexts, and attitudes after using the RADEC Model. Data analysis employs descriptive statistical techniques to assess students' agreement levels regarding the provided statements. The results indicate that most students exhibit high levels of agreement regarding the effectiveness of the RADEC Model in enhancing their understanding of science concepts, boosting learning motivation, facilitating problem-solving, and developing critical thinking skills. Positive impacts are also observed in improving student engagement in collaborative discussions and increasing their interest in further exploration of science. This research makes a significant contribution by highlighting the importance of integrating AI technology into educational approaches to enhance students' science literacy, with broad implications for improving the quality of science education in the future. In conclusion, the integration of the AI-based RADEC Model is an innovative step to increase the effectiveness of science learning in elementary schools, so prospective elementary school teachers must be able to master this technology to provide personalized learning experiences and improve students' science literacy.

The Ability of Prospective Elementary School Teachers in Developing Civics Learning Modules in Elementary Schools

The curriculum serves as the objective to guide education. Teaching modules are designs or instructional tools that are based on the curriculum and are used to meet established competency standards. It underscores the importance for educators to use teaching modules when developing lessons. The aims of this study is to analyze the ability of students enrolled in an elementary teacher education program to develop a Civics teaching module for elementary schools. This research is of a qualitative descriptive type, with data collection methods including observation, questionnaires, and documentation, employed in this qualitative study. The subjects in this study are 47 sixth-semester students from class 6E, comprising 7 male students and 40 female students from 12 groups selected based on their ability to develop teaching modules categorized as very good, good, fair, and less good. The research instrument uses an interval scale questionnaire of the Likert scale type. The results of PGSD students' ability in developing curriculum-based teaching modules were obtained after calculating each group's score based on the assessment rubric for each component. The overall percentage result is 80.70%, which falls into the "Good" category. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the majority of students have good abilities in developing Civic Education teaching modules in elementary schools according to the indicators of the Free Curriculum teaching modules.

Refleksi Praktik Mengajar Bahasa Inggris Di Sekolah Dasar Negeri

Elementary School Teacher Education students as prospective elementary school teachers have an important role in developing and improving the quality of education in Indonesia. Therefore, students need to get adequate provision. One way to get this provision is by doing teaching practice in elementary school. Teaching practice provides many lessons for students, both positive and negative, which can be used as evaluation material. One effective way of evaluation is reflection. Through reflection, students can assess and measure the process and results of learning, know the strengths and weaknesses, and plan improvements for further learning. This study aims to determine the results of student reflection after implementing English language learning in elementary schools. This research used descriptive qualitative approach with narrative inquiry method. The results of the research that have been obtained are students present a detailed reflection report after taking action.

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.

Explore the Needs of Competency Development Model for Prospective Elementary School Teachers Based on Knowledge Management System In Indonesia

Explore the Needs of Competency Development Model for Prospective Elementary School Teachers Based on Knowledge Management System In Indonesia

Developing Educators Of Strong Character Through Pancasila Courses For Elementary School Teacher Education Students

The aim of this community service activity is to enhance the understanding and application of Pancasila values among Elementary School Teacher Education (PGSD) students through the Pancasila course as an ethical system. The background of this activity arises from the need for a more practical and contextual approach to character education. The implementation method involves online group discussions with 21 prospective elementary school teachers. The findings indicate that approximately 80% of students have achieved a good level of understanding of Pancasila ethical concepts, with 85% actively participating in group discussions. A significant number of groups, around 75%, engaged in in-depth discussions and effective collaboration regarding the application of Pancasila values in daily life and educational environments. Good analytical skills were demonstrated by about 78% of students in detailing and applying Pancasila values to case studies. From this activity, students can provide significant benefits to society through improved character education. The conclusion of this activity emphasizes theoretical contributions to character education through the Pancasila course and suggests improvements such as increased use of technology, provision of more structured teaching materials, regular evaluations, and involvement of external stakeholders in future community service activities. Thus, this activity makes a positive contribution to shaping the character of PGSD students and strengthening community involvement in the learning process.

Skills in Preparing Mathematics Teaching Modules and Their Correlation with Skills in Providing Learning Variations for Prospective Elementary School Teachers

Skills in Preparing Mathematics Teaching Modules and Their Correlation with Skills in Providing Learning Variations for Prospective Elementary School Teachers

Prospective Elementary School Teachers Environmental Literacy: What, Why, and How?

Environmental literacy is one of the main subjects and themes in developing 21stcentury skills. Environmental literacy can be used as an effort to overcome problems related to environmental issues. This paper aims to provide an overview of the role of universities in producing prospective elementary school teachers who have good environmental literacy and are expected to be able to implement it in learning. For this purpose, there are 3 questions in this paper 1) What are the components of measuring environmental literacy from elementary school teacher’s prospective? Why is it necessary to develop environmental literacy in elementary school teacher’s prospective? How can environmental literacy be trained and improved? This study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques used were literature documents such as international articles, national articles, and relevant books. The data analysis technique includes four stages, namely (1) data collection, (2) data presentation, (3) data reduction, and data inventory (4) data conclusion. The results of this study are in the form of information on measuring components of environmental literacy for prospective elementary school teachers, reasons why it is necessary to develop literacy, and alternative learning models that can be used to instill environmental literacy for prospective elementary school teachers. The results of this study can be used as reference material in training and developing the environmental literacy of students, especially in universities. Keywords: prospective, elementary school teachers, Environmental Literacy

LMS 성찰 글쓰기를 활용한 ‘뉴스포츠 실기 및 지도법’ 전공수업에 참여한 직전 교사의 경험과 시사점 탐색

Objectives The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of pre-service teachers who took the ‘new sports practical skills and teaching method’ using LMS reflection writing at universities.
 Methods For 15 weeks from March 2 to June 8, 2023, the reflective essays written by elementary school preparatory teachers who participated in the New Sports Practical Skills and Teaching Methods class using reflective writing for 2 hours a week and the data collected through one in-depth interview were inductively categorically analyzed.
 Results The experience of the primary pre-service teacher who participated in the new sports practical skills and teaching method class is as follows. First, elementary pre-service teachers with low motor skills were able to discover the charm of new sports as they participated in new sports with less pressure. Second, primary pre-service teachers have acquired the intrinsic and extrinsic value of new sports. Third, the pre-service teachers were able to expand their practical knowledge of new sports as well as their understanding of teaching methods in the course of class demonstration exercises, thereby increasing their perspective on lesson design and management. Fourth, it broke away from school physical education, which was limited to modern sports, and laid the foundation for the operation of various physical education classes. Fifth, through reflective writing, primary pre-service teachers were able to improve their expertise as a future teacher by repeatedly having active and subjective reflections on the process of class participation.
 Conclusions Because the new sports practice and teaching method using LMS reflective writing provides meaningful experience to prospective elementary school teachers, it is desirable for it to be operated in the physical education department curriculum of immediate teacher education institutions.

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.

EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL OF EDUCATIONAL ANDROID GAMES FOR PROSPECTIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS: A RESPONSE

This research aims to explore the responses of prospective elementary school teachers to training in developing Android-based educational games as an innovative learning tool. By distributing questionnaires to 121 prospective elementary school teachers in NTB, this research identified the needs, interests, motivations and challenges faced in participating in the training. The research results show that prospective elementary school teachers show a high interest in using educational games as a learning tool, but prospective elementary school teachers face challenges related to technical skills and integration in the curriculum. These findings provide important insights for training providers in designing programs that better suit the needs of prospective teachers, as well as highlighting the importance of continued support for the development of skills in using technology in education.

Analyzing Early Feedback: Survey Findings from Elementary Teacher Candidates for AI Comic Development Training Workshop

This research aims to investigateinterest and readiness of prospective elementary school (SD) teachers towards training workshopscomic-based developmentArtificial Intelligence (AI). Through surveysof 104 respondents, data was collected and analyzed to evaluatethe level of interest, obstacles faced, and the urgency of such training.The results show that the majority of respondents (49%) expressed readinessto take part in the workshop, while 48.1% gave the answer "maybewilling". However, 2.9% of respondents showed disagreement withthe workshop. The main obstacle identified was difficulty indrawing characters (76.9%) and writing story scripts (30.8%). Urgency fororganizing such workshops lies in the potential to improveprospective elementary school teachers' skills in using new technology to supportlearning, while creating an innovative and learning environmentrelevant for students in this digital era. Thus, this researchprovides valuable insights for workshop organizers and educatorsin designing training programs that suit the needs and interests of candidateselementary school teachers in developing comics with artificial intelligence technology.

Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills of Prospective Elementary School Teachers: A Study on Problem-Based Learning Approach

Critical thinking is a higher-order thinking skill that must be fostered during learning. This study aims to provide insights into the achievement of critical thinking skills among students through the implementation of the problem-based learning model in the geometry course. The research methodology employed in this study is descriptive in nature. The participants consisted of 40 Primary School Teacher Education students, who were divided into high, medium, and low-ability groups. Data were collected through written tests and observations. Twelve indicators of critical thinking skills were measured, with ten indicators assessed through written tests and two indicators through observations. The data were analyzed using quantitative descriptive analysis techniques. The study's findings indicate that students' critical thinking skills, as assessed through tests and observations, are considered good in the high, medium, and low groups. This is evident from the average percentages of 83.16% for the high group, 76.40% for the medium group, and 72.08% for the low group, respectively. Students in the high-ability group demonstrated a significantly excellent level of critical thinking skills. In conclusion, applying the PBL model significantly enhances students' critical thinking abilities.

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.