Prospective Elementary Teachers Research Articles

Developing an Integrated Mathematics and Science Module with Merdeka Curriculum for Elementary School

This study aims to develop mathematics and science modules that is intended for prospective elementary school teacher or PGSD Study Program students, to determine the validity of the STEM teaching modules that have been developed, and to find out the practicality of the STEM modules that have been developed. The method was a research and development model using the 4D development model, including the following Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. The tryout was carried out on PGSD UNP Kediri students. The data analysis techniques were qualitative and quantitative, embraced with expert and user validation instruments. The results of this study indicate that the STEM teaching modules developed is stated to be very valid or very good and can be used with a score of 3.62 based on the result of validating the math and science modules. To find out the practicality of the teaching modules, validation was carried out on users and tryout. The result shows that the teaching modules developed can be used with a score of 3.50.

Development of Prospective Elementary Teachers´ Beliefs About Mathematics During Their First Semester at University, and the Impact of Inquiry-Based Tasks

Development of Prospective Elementary Teachers´ Beliefs About Mathematics During Their First Semester at University, and the Impact of Inquiry-Based Tasks

Analisis Pengetahuan Mitigasi Bencana Abrasi untuk Calon Guru Sekolah Dasar

This study aims to describe the abrasion disaster mitigation knowledge of prospective elementary school teachers, namely FKIP UNRI elementary school teacher education students. The research subjects were elementary school teacher education students who had taken disaster mitigation courses in semester 2. The type of research is quantitative descriptive research. The data collection method in this study is in the form of a description test totaling eight questions consisting of 4 dimensions of knowledge. The data analysis technique in this study uses descriptive statistics in the form of calculating knowledge scores from 1-4 and then calculating the percentage. The results showed that the overall abrasion disaster mitigation knowledge of prospective elementary school teachers was in the sufficient category with an average of 71.31%. The results of each dimension of knowledge, namely the factual knowledge dimension in the sufficient category with an average value of 75.69. Conceptual indicators are in the insufficient category with an average value of 66.67. Procedural indicators get an average value of 72.92 which is in the sufficient category and metacognitive indicators get an average value of 69.68 in the insufficient category.

STUDY OF TEACHING ASSISTANCE IN SCHOOLS ON THE COMPETENCIES OF PROSPECTIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER STUDENTS IN THE INDEPENDENT CAMPUS PROGRAM

Education in Indonesia has many and various problems including formal, non-formal and informal education. Teaching assistantships can provide solutions because students are under the guidance of field supervisors in educational units such as elementary schools. Places for the implementation of this teaching assistance are located in urban or remote areas. The aims of the teaching assistance program in educational units are: 1) Increase student interest in the field of education and teach and deepen their knowledge. 2) Increase equity in the quality of education, as well as the relevance of basic education in accordance with the times. The competencies of prospective elementary school teacher students include activity planning, implementation (teaching, technology adaptation, administration), reporting, personality and social. This study uses a survey type quantitative research method. Based on the results of the correlation test (rxy or rcount = 0.90 with a significant level of 0.05 with the number (n) = 23 students, so that rtable= 0.413, the results of the hypothetical test show that tcount = 3.52 with ttable = 1.72. Thus that there are a significant effect of 90% of teaching assistants in schools on the competence of prospective teachers of SD PGSD FKIP, Santo Thomas Catholic University.

Prospective Elementary Teachers’ Experiences in Implementing GeoGebra-based Mathematics Activities on Area of Rectangles

This study aims to analyze the implementation of GeoGebra-based mathematics learning as software that can assist elementary school students in understanding the concept of the rectangle area. This research was conducted by giving a GeoGebra-based activity project to a group of prospective primary school teachers from the primary school teacher education study program from a public university in the province of Riau, Indonesia. They are involved in designing and asking students' responses to the implementation of GeoGebra-based mathematics learning on finding the rectangle area. The findings revealed that students have positive views and experiences in utilizing the use of this GeoGebra software in learning mathematics. However, some students have challenges operating the GeoGebra applet due to a lack of experience in using electronic devices. As for the operation, students should use this software more often so that they are more accustomed to knowing the features available in the GeoGebra software

The Improvement of Science Media Project Based on Scrapbook to Improve Teaching Material Design Skills of Prospective Primary Teacher Students

The aims of this research were to develop a scrapbook-based science media project to improve the design skills of prospective elementary school teachers. This research used quantitative research with the Research and Development (RD) research method . With the ADDIE development model, this research used analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The results of this research based on media experts clearly showed that in the media aspect, the technical quality of the scrapbook and the size of the media have a presentation value of 82.26%, 89.05%, 91.92%, so it is concluded that the results is very good. A linguist's analysis clearly showed that in terms of language clarity, suitability for student development, the size of conformity to language rules with presentation scores was 85.46%, 89.75%, 92.32% , so it was concluded to be very good . The results of the material expert analysis clearly showed that in terms of material coverage, material accuracy, up-to-dateness and stimulating desire, media presentation with presentation values was 87.56%, 89.84%, 93.12%, 90.44%, 91.61%, so it can be concluded that the results is very good. A feasibility analysis clearly showed that in the aspects of coverage of language rules, presentation of material, and coverage of conformity with presentation scores of 90.08%, 91.45%, 90.11%, it is concluded that it is very feasible. The results of the gain normality test analysis were 0.81, so it can be concluded that there has been an increase in the design skills of prospective elementary school teacher students in the high category. This was caused by scrapbook- based science media products using decorations in the form of pictures, photos and important notes that were interesting to students so that the students concentrate more on learning. The scrapbook-based science media project can improve science learning literacy.

Pelatihan Penggunaan Aplikasi Geogebra sebagai Media Pembelajaran Inovatif pada Calon Guru Sekolah Dasar

Innovative learning media is a form of developing learning media designed to provide a more interesting and interactive learning experience for students. Due to the importance of using innovative learning media, prospective elementary school teacher students must be equipped with various technology mastery skills to develop their abilities so that they can present a meaningful teaching and learning process. Meaningful learning certainly requires interactive media to support the implementation of classroom learning. One program that can be used is the GeoGebra program. The GeoGebra program is a computer or smartphone program that can visualize abstract mathematical material. The GeoGebra application shows that this program can be used as a bridge in delivering mathematics material so as to make it easier for educators in the teaching and learning process. The purpose of this training is to increase the knowledge and abilities of prospective elementary school teachers in designing and using GeoGebra in learning mathematics. In this service, an example of the material practised during the training is. The results of this service can be said to be successful, as seen from the enthusiasm of the participants in participating in the training. This is also marked from the results of the posttest questionnaire that 100% of participants are ready to use the GeoGebra application in developing learning media.

Using Four-Tier Test to Identify Prospective Elementary Teacher Students’ Misconception on Electricity Topic

The topic of electricity is one of the topics in the Advanced Physics course which has abstract dominant characteristics. The abstract nature of electrical material has the potential to be difficult to understand and has the potential for misunderstanding by students. The four-tier test is a type of test that can be used to identify student misconceptions. The research method used in this study is a quantitative descriptive research with a survey research type. The populations of this study were all first-year prospective elementary teacher students who took the advanced physics courses as many as 30 students. The sampling technique of this study used a saturated sample whose number is the same as that of the study population. The research instrument was in the form of a four-tier test related to electricity topics, totaling 20 questions and divided into the sub-topics of electric current, electromotive force and potential difference, resistance, energy and conductivity of electric current, dc electric circuits, and Kirchhoff's Laws. The characteristics of this four-tier test consist of four levels. The first level is a choice of answers by providing five choices. The second level is the level of the respondent's confidence in the answer choices. The third level is the choice of reasons for the answer chosen by the respondent. The fourth level is the level of confidence in the choice of reasons for the selected answer. Respondents' answer patterns were grouped into three categories, namely understanding the concept, not understanding, and misconceptions. The results showed that the percentage of students in the categories of not understanding concepts, understanding concepts, and misconceptions were respectively 49.65%, 29.38% and 20.97%. Overall, it can be concluded that the dominant first grade students do not understand the concept and some experience misconceptions. The findings of this study may have implications for efforts to improve debriefing in Advanced Physics lectures in the future so as to be able to reduce misconceptions and understand student concepts

Improving Pedagogic Skills and Professional Skills of Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program Students at Nusantara PGRI Kediri University through Project-Based Learning: Interactive Video

In the midst of the growing need for and demand for Elementary school teachers, researchers see that the professional and pedagogical competence of PGSD students at Nusantara PGRI University as prospective Elementary school teachers needs to be improved. This can be seen from the lack of self-confidence of students when practicing teaching, lack of creativity of students in developing learning models and designing audio-visual based teaching materials. In line with these problems, research was carried out with the title Improving Pedagogic Skills and Professional Skills of Students of the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program, Nusantara University PGRI Kediri through Project-Based Learning: Interactive Video. The aim of this research is that Nusantara University PGRI Kediri can produce Elementary school teacher graduates who have pedagogical and professional competence according to the demands of the times so as to advance Indonesia's human resources. Keywords: Elementary School Teacher Education Department Students, Project Based Learning, Interactive Learning Videos, Pedagogic Competence, Professional Competence

Scientific Literacy in Hybrid Learning with the STEM Approach for the Students of Primary School Teacher Education

Scientific literacy is essential in improving students' skills to deal with the rapid development of science and technology. This quantitative descriptive research aims to: obtain information about the scientific literacy skills of prospective elementary school teacher students in hybrid learning with a STEM approach at a university in Indonesia. The sampling technique in this research applied convenience sampling involving 101 students of semester two as the subjects. The scientific literacy of primary school teacher candidates was collected using a self-developed, multiple-choice questionnaire following the scientific literacy competence of PISA, and it has been validated, achieving a score of 3.50 (perfect category). The results of this research show that scientific literacy of the 2nd-semester students of the primary elementary school teacher department is categorized as low with an average value of competency one is 53.96% (low category), competency 2 is 56.19% (low category), and competency 3 of 63.61% (medium category) so that the overall average of the three competencies is 57.92% (low category). Following up on the findings of this research, the scientific literacy of primary school teacher candidates in hybrid learning with a STEM approach can be further optimized by paying attention to the design of lesson plans, learning modules, and the implementation of a STEM-based learning approach.

Using The Rasch Model to Measure Prospective Elementary Teachers’ Perception toward Sciencepreneurship, Creative Thinking, Career Adaptability, and Personal Goals

The challenge for prospective elementary school teachers in generation Z is teacher professionalism related to learning issues, soft skills, and mastery of technology as demands of the 21st century. Multitasking for prospective teachers often occurs and has an impact on learning. This research analyzes prospective elementary school teachers' perceptions of skills, creative thinking, career adaptability, and personal goals related to learning using Rasch model analysis. The survey method was used in this quantitative research. Research participants were selected using a purposive sample of 70 prospective elementary school teachers. Questionnaires were used in data collection to analyze participant perceptions. The questionnaire was filled out using a 1-4 Likert scale, and the data was then analyzed using the Rasch model. Each instrument element is analyzed in more detail in the Rasch model. The results showed that all participants had an average logit item (+1.03 logit). Person reliability is 0.90, and item reliability is 0.95, meaning each statement item describes the participant's perception. Aspects of sciencepreneurship, creative thinking, career adaptability, and personal goals mutually support the professionalism of an elementary school teacher. The recommendation for further research is to use the Rasch model appropriately to identify participant perceptions.

Creative Problem Posing: Analysis of the Problems Posed Towards Different Strategies by Prospective Mathematics Teachers

The purpose of this study is to analyze problems posed by prospective elementary mathematics teachers of towards different strategies in scope of creativity. Participants of the study are 36 prospective teachers, who take the course of “Problem Solving Strategies”. In this course they study problem-solving strategies. At the end of the course, they were asked to pose three problems suitable for the strategies. Each participant posed a total of 27 problems with three problems for each 9 problem-solving strategies. Problems posed by participants were analyzed in terms of the indicators of fluency, flexibility and originality and chi-square independence test was applied so as to determine whether the creativity of problem posing depends on the strategies. It was seen that fluency had the highest average among all strategies excluding the conscious guessing and control strategy. It was seen that the drawing strategy had the highest average among the strategies in scope of flexibility and the conscious guess and control strategy had the highest average among the strategies in scope of originality. Also it as seen that participants’ creativity levels for various strategies are usually high, and in some cases in the higher echelons of the medium category. This small variation is found to be statistically significant.

Exploring the Association of Prospective Teachers’ Beliefs with their Prior Experiences as Mathematics Learners

ABSTRACT Prior research suggests the interdependent nature of prospective teachers (PTs) beliefs about mathematics and beliefs about teaching and learning mathematics. Further, PTs’ beliefs are said to be shaped by their prior experiences as mathematics learners. Using structural equation modeling, we assessed the relation between early childhood and elementary prospective teachers’ (N = 213) prior school experiences with their Beliefs about Mathematics and Pedagogical Beliefs about teaching and learning mathematics as measured by the Integrating Mathematics and Pedagogy (IMAP) survey. The results suggest a significant direct relation between PTs’ Beliefs about Mathematics and Pedagogical Beliefs. One main recommendation is that within the teacher preparation programs the classes should “speak” to each other as opposed to content being taught in one department and methods course in another department. In addition, results highlighted a non-significant indirect relation between PTs’ Beliefs about Mathematics and Pedagogical Beliefs when mediated through their prior experiences. This signifies that regardless of prior experiences, PTs’ Beliefs about Mathematics influence their Pedagogical Beliefs. This calls for teacher training programs to design learning experiences in a way that assists in shaping PTs beliefs irrespective of their experiences as elementary mathematics learners.

Student response to the radec learning model in improving teacher pedagogic competence

Pedagogical competence is the main competency that must be possessed by teachers and begins to be learned by every prospective teacher since they study at higher education level. Much of higher education research has forgotten the sustainability of this competency and has put more emphasis on competence in understanding learning content, even though a learning innovation is needed that makes this competency continue so that it is not just theory but practice for prospective teachers. Therefore, this research was conducted with the aim of looking at the responses of students (prospective elementary school teachers) to the usefulness and sustainability of learning innovations that have been carried out through the RADEC (Read-Answer-Discuss-Explain-Create) learning model in order to increase these pedagogical competencies. The research was conducted through a qualitative descriptive method, using data collection techniques through a survey method. The study involved 144 respondents. The data obtained revealed that the majority of students gave a positive response to the RADEC learning process in order to increase their pedagogical competence. Thus, it is hoped that the results of this research can become material for practical reflection for education practitioners to be able to redevelop the RADEC learning model, especially in the context of increasing teacher pedagogical competence in addition to increasing learning content competencies.

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 Kemampuan TPACK Terintegrasi STEM Calon Guru SD Pembelajaran IPA dalam Menumbuhkan Nilai Edusciencetechnopreneur

The aim of the research is to explore the ability of prospective educators to master technology through STEM integrated TPACK skills in the natural science field to increase the value of integrated edusciencetechnopreneur. This step is to prepare prospective teachers to face the development of science and technology in the world of education during the transition period of the industrial revolution from 4.0 to 5.0. This research is a survey research with a quantitative approach, with the research subjects being students of the even semester PGSD Study Program for the academic year 2021/2022. The sampling technique used was cluster sampling. Collecting data using a questionnaire with a likert scale and portfolio of students or prospective teachers, student journals, and several other documents related to research. The data analysis technique used SEM through AMOS and descriptive analysis. The results of the analysis show that prospective elementary school teachers have implemented STEM-integrated TPACK in science learning 56%–75% have been carried out. The results of comparison of GOF with GOFI through SEM are categorized as fit and marginal, but the regression weight does not show a significant effect between the STEM-integrated TPACK variable on the value of integrated edusciencetechnopreneur.

Prospective elementary school teachers perceptions on the use of technology in natural science learning

Technology nowadays has undergone continuous innovation, and its use has grown considerably in society. One form of integration of technology into learning is through natural science learning. Studies on perception of prospective elementary school teachers on the use of technology in natural science learning is still under-research. Thus, this research aims to unravel perceptions and preparations of prospective elementary school teachers for the use of technology in natural science learning and how such perceptions and preparations can influence how natural science learning will be implemented in the future. This research used a descriptive method, and data collection was carried out via a questionnaire. The subjects of research were students of the 5th semester and higher during the odd semester of the academic year 2022/2023 of PGSD Study Program at Universitas Negeri as prospective elementary school teachers. It can be concluded that the prospective elementary school teachers have a good perception of the use of technology in natural science learning. The perceptions discussed include knowledge about technology, knowledge about learning science, experience using technology in learning, the factor of the necessity of using technology in learning science, the benefits of technology in learning science, and types of technology that are appropriate for learning science.

Prospective elementary teachers’ informal mathematical proof using GeoGebra: The case of 3D shapes

Mathematical proofs play a paramount role in developing 21st-century skills, and the use of technology in mathematics learning has widely paved the way in the instruction of mathematical proofs. In mathematics education, GeoGebra has a significant role as a dynamic mathematics software in supporting students' learning process. This study aims to use GeoGebra in supporting prospective elementary teachers' mathematical proofs of the volume of 3-D shapes. This research used a case study method with 23 first-year prospective elementary teachers as participants from a public university in Riau, Indonesia. The data were gathered by means of students' work recordings in the GeoGebra classroom and video recordings from their interactions in the course of small group and classroom discussions. The videos were transcribed using verbatim, and then the mathematical proofs were analyzed using praxeological analysis. The findings show that prospective elementary teachers still had challenges to connect the construction of the volume of 3-D shapes using GeoGebra to its informal mathematical proofs. However, GeoGebra provides an opportunity to learn informal mathematical proofs for prospective elementary teachers.

PROFESSIONAL ABILITY OF PROSPECTIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING MODEL IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

Today's rapid technological advances must be accompanied by the professional competence of educators, especially in integrating technology and project-based learning models. This research is a systematic review study to analyze the professional competency of teachers, the PjBL model in Primary Education, and the relationship between the professional abilities of teachers to implement the PjBL model in learning at elementary school. An article search through the Google Scholar database found 33600 journal articles after inclusion and exclusion were carried out. Ten journals were obtained for systematic review. From the results of a systematic study, it was found that there were journals that stated that the teacher's motivation in using the PjBL model had a direct impact on increasing the ability of children to develop their mindset towards the material being taught. It was also found that the ability to implement the PjBL model was combined with other learning models and approaches, and the ability of teachers to apply the technology-assisted PjBL model, so, in general, the competence of prospective elementary school teachers can be improved through the PjBL model. Based on the findings of a review of ten relevant journals, it can be said that using the PjBL model in learning presents some difficulties, particularly at the basic education level. Therefore, higher education institutions are expected to design the models and techniques to prepare student-teacher candidates to develop professional competence by innovating, being creative, and utilizing technology through project-based learning.

Realistic Mathematic Worksheets for Elementary School Teacher Education Students to Improve Problem Solving

The latest government policy regarding the implementation of the minimum competency assessment (AKM) has an impact on several aspects. One of them is students’ readiness, particularly in elementary schools, to become accustomed to carrying out the literacy and numeracy processes in learning. Prospective elementary school teachers, who are also elementary school teacher education students, are one of the primary targets in their preparation to become teachers who teach or train elementary school students to solve problems, particularly mathematics problems. Approaching realistic mathematics learning based on problem-solving is one of the efforts that can be made in training students. The research aimed to create a student worksheet that used a problemsolving- based realistic mathematical approach. The development method used was a 4D model, which includes defining, designing, developing, and disseminating. The use of student worksheets with a realistic mathematical approach based on problem-solving by elementary school teacher education students as a basis for habits that have been ingrained from an early age, so that later they will be able to apply similar things when they have practiced learning in the field, is the result of this research.
 Keywords: worksheets, elementary school, realistic mathematics, problem solving