Skills Of Elementary School Teachers Research Articles

Digital Literacy Among Elementary School Teachers: Age and Year of Service Perspective Review

The government's policy on increasing teachers in the aspect of mastery of technology is a requirement that must be met, this is intended so that the learning process can be carried out more effectively and efficiently by utilizing technology. This study aims to analyze and measure the digital literacy skills of elementary school teachers. This type of research uses a quantitative descriptive method. The subjects of this study were 73 elementary school teachers, who were taken using the quota sampling technique. The data collection technique that the researchers used was a questionnaire to determine the digital literacy abilities of elementary school teachers. The data that has been collected was analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis. The results showed that the literacy skills of elementary school teachers throughout Tanah Datar regency both in the aspects of media literacy, information literacy, and technology literacy for each review (age and years of service) were in the low category, with an average achievement of 2.41 for the view of teacher age and 2.43 for the view of years of service. So it can be concluded that the digital literacy skills of elementary school teachers in Tanah Datar regency are in the low category, both in terms of age and years of service.

Digital Literacy Skills of Elementary School Teachers on the North Coast of East Java

The purpose of this study was to assess the proficiency of teachers in the northern coastal region of East Java in the area of digital literacy. The researchers employed a qualitative research methodology, specifically utilising a phenomenological study design. Elementary school instructors are the target audience for studying digital literacy. The findings of this study concerning the digital literacy of primary school educators are highly favourable. The study found that there are eight indicators of digital literacy for teachers. These indicators include proficiency in operating digital media, creativity in digital spaces, collaboration in digital space, effective communication, information search and selection skills, critical thinking and content evaluation abilities, alignment of social and cultural understanding with digital spaces, and implementation of internet security measures.

Musescore Software Training for the Development of TPACK-Based Music Learning in Elementary Schools

Digital literacy and the skills of elementary school teachers in choosing and using scoring applications (musical notation) as a medium as well as a learning resource for students are essential to do. Elementary school education is experiencing several problems today, such as the government's inability to provide training on using applications for the learning process. In addition, not all teachers have the confidence in choosing and determining computer application software that can support learning in class, especially in the subject matter of Cultural Arts and Crafts (SBdP) material in the field of music. Elementary school teachers in the Laweyan sub-district of Surakarta do not yet have optimal insight regarding developing music applications to support material delivery in class. This community service activity is focused on training elementary school teachers to use music scoring (notation) software with the Musescore application. The results of this training found the formation of teacher skills using the Musescore music application to support music learning in elementary schools.

Stabilizing Skills of Elementary School Teachers to Educate Students about Basic Literacy Within the Framework of an Independent Curriculum

Teacher skills are an absolute must to oversee the implementation of an independent curriculum in schools. Teacher skills are important to continue understanding basic literacy concepts. Basic literacy skills are the foundation of all student learning, including those for science, technology, mathematics, character education, and higher order thinking skills. This strengthening carried out directly provides assistance to teachers in schools in educating students about basic literacy. Literacy is a very important thing for students to master, especially in the 21st century. Thus, this stabilization effort provides significant results for teachers and students in implementing an independent curriculum, especially at the elementary school level.

PELATIHAN TEKNIK PERMAINAN TRADISIONAL KEPADA GURU SEKOLAH DASAR DI RANTING V KECAMATAN PASEH KABUPATEN BANDUNG

This community service is motivated by the presence of elementary school teachers who are confused and lack understanding about various traditional game techniques, as well as implementing them in education and learning at the elementary school level. Therefore, the purpose of this community service is to provide understanding and skills to elementary school teachers in developing various traditional game techniques in elementary schools. The methods employed in this training include training sessions, question and answer sessions, discussions, practical exercises, and mentoring for elementary school teachers to develop traditional game techniques that can be implemented in teaching and education at the elementary school level. This community service results in an improvement in the understanding and skills of elementary school teachers in developing various traditional game techniques that can be implemented in teaching and education at the elementary school level. Thus, this community service concludes that training activities, question and answer sessions, discussions, practical exercises, and mentoring can enhance the understanding and skills of elementary school teachers in developing various traditional game techniques to improve the quality of education in elementary schools.

EFFECTIVENESS OF RADEC-BASED ON IMPROVING LEARNING PLANNING SKILLS AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Teachers are professional educators with the main task of educating, teaching, guiding, directing, training, assessing, and evaluating students in every teaching and learning process in schools. In the learning process, various skills are needed for the continuity of the learning process, one of which is the skill of making lesson plans. The skill of a teacher in making lesson plans determines the learning outcomes that will be accepted by students. This study aims to analyze the effect of RADEC-based workshop activities in improving the skills of elementary school teachers to make good lesson plans. This study uses the One Group pretest posttest method with a sample of elementary school teachers in Purwakarta Regency. The instrument used is the result of adaptation of the assessment of the learning implementation plan in the PPG program. There are seven indicators used in the instrument used. The results showed that the RADEC model had an impact on teachers in developing learning planning skills. The average n-gain score obtained from this study was 58 which was categorized as quite effective.

DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL CULTURE-BASED STEAM LEARNING EVALUATION TOOL IN LABUAN, PANDEGLANG-BANTEN

Community Service Activities (PkM) carried out in Labuan Regency aim to improve the ability of elementary schools to develop STEAM learning evaluation tools based on local culture. The main target audience of this training activity is elementary school teachers in the Labuan Banten sub-district. Based on the identification of the problem, it is known that elementary school teachers in Labuhan lack training in the development of evaluation tools, especially in STEAM learning. As a teacher, the ability to develop evaluation tools is needed to see student development. The target to be achieved in the implementation of this PKM is to increase the knowledge and skills of elementary school teachers in developing STEAM learning evaluation tools based on local culture. The method of implementing this community service activity is to use a training method that is packaged into two activities, namely seminars and workshops. The training activity began with a one-day seminar with an offline method to provide material on the scope of local culture-based STEAM learning evaluation tools, furthermore, the teachers trained themselves to develop evaluation tools with assistance from the PKM Team through online methods. The output of this service activity is a local culture-based STEAM learning evaluation tool developed by teachers and scientific publications. The results of this PkM are 3 packages of evaluation tools.

Pelatihan Pembuatan Soal Numerasi Berbasis Asesmen Kompetensi Minimum (AKM) Bagi Guru SD Di Kota Ternate

Minimum Competency Assessment (AKM) is an activity that is routinely carried out every year. The question used in AKM activities is the Numeracy Problem. However, the ability and skills of elementary school teachers in Ternate city in making numeracy questions are still low. The purpose of the service activity is to improve the ability and skills of teachers in Ternate city in making AKM-based numeracy questions. The partners of this activity are UPTD Ternate Selatan, UPTD Ternate Tengah, and UPTD Ternate Utara. The number of participants in this activity is 50 teachers. The method carried out lectures, discussions, assignments, and questions and answers with data retrieval techniques using questionnaires. The result of the service activity is an increase in the ability and skills of teachers in Ternate city in making AKM-based numeracy questions. Making AKM-based numeracy questions is effectively carried out by training methods.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS' SCIENCE LITERACY CAPABILITIES IN DIY AND THEIR IMPLEMENTATION IN PREPARATION FOR THE ASESMEN STANDARDISASI PENDIDIKAN DAERAH (ASPD)

This research analyzes the science literacy skills of elementary school teachers in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) and their implementation in preparing the Regional Education Standard Assessment (ASPD). Teachers' science literacy skills significantly impact the quality of primary education, especially in preparing for ASPD. PISA defines science literacy as the ability to interact with science-related issues and ideas of science as a reflective citizen. This study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis methods. The respondents in this study were five elementary school teachers from various schools in DIY—the data collection technique for teachers' science literacy skills used science literacy questions from PISA 2015. Meanwhile, data on the implementation of science literacy were obtained using a Likert scale. The study results show that elementary school teachers in DIY have science literacy skills with a score of 44.3%. Teachers who possess science literacy skills have generally implemented them in their teaching. However, some teachers have yet to receive science literacy training and implement it in the classroom.

Pelatihan Managemen Kelas dengan Pendekatan Behavioral Bagi Guru SDN 1 Plalangan Kecamatan Jenangan, Kabupaten Ponorogo

Service activities are carried out to increase the knowledge and skills of elementary school teachers in class management so that teachers can handle or manage classes according to their needs and create classes that are conducive to the teaching and learning process. The method of implementing service activities is carried out through 3 stages, namely lectures, demonstrations, and applications. The lecture method is carried out to provide an overview and knowledge for the teacher in managing the class, the demonstration method is carried out by providing examples of implementing classroom management through a behavioral approach, and the application is carried out by directly applying classroom management with a behavioral approach. The activity was carried out at SDN 1 Plalangan Ponorogo, Jenangan District, Ponorogo Regency with as many as 10 teachers participating in the training, the training activities were carried out for 2 days with a duration of 5 hours each day. Based on the results of the activities that have been carried out, it can be concluded that the teacher understands better managing the class and is able to apply class management properly according to the material that has been given so that class conditions become conducive and improve the quality of student learning.

Pelatihan Perancangan dan Penggunaan Multimedia Interaktif Articulate Storyline 3 Berbasis Pendekatan CTL untuk Memberdayaan Guru di Sekolah Dasar

The purpose of this article is to improve the knowledge, understanding and skills of elementary school teachers in Batang Gasan District, Padang Pariaman Regency based on Community Service activities that have been carried out. This program is carried out in the form of training and meetings. Presentation materials include the nature of learning media, interactive multimedia Articulate Storyline 3, with Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) Approach in integrated thematic learning. The method used in the interactive multimedia training of Articulate Storyline 3 is the lecture method, question and answer, assignment and discussion. This program is focused on training in the creation and use of learning media in accordance with the Industrial Revolution Era 4.0, namely media that are in accordance with the times and technological involvement, with the introduction of an understanding of the media can increase teacher motivation for technology-based media users to be able to support creativity and new innovations. for teachers in designing media. This training can improve the skills and professionalism of teachers to design media used in learning practices so that learning messages are conveyed and attract the attention of students.

The Use of Rumah Belajar as Learning Media for Elementary Teachers in Ata Dei Subdistrict, Lembata Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province

The demands of the 4.0 industrial revolution and the implementation of blended learning as the result of the COVID-19 pandemi are very solid in educational field. Teachers are required to be able to carry out distance learning activities by utilizing various learning media which are mostly technological-based. This Community Service aims at improving the ability and or skill of elementary school teachers in Ata Dei District, Lembata Regency in utilizing technological-based media in learning activities. 25 elementary school teachers in Ata Dei District involved in this PkM. The PkM was designed in two activities namely, seminar and workshop. The seminar was carried out for 3 hours while the workshop was carried out for 3 days. In this activity, a portal launched by KEMDIKBUD namely portal Rumah Belajar was introduced. It consists of 4 features, namely the sumber belajar feature, the laboratorium maya feature, the wahana jelajah angkasa feature and the edugame feature. The impact of this activity is increasing the knowledge and skills of elementary school teachers in Ata Dei District, Lembata Regency in using the portal rumah belajar as a digital technology-based learning media whic is effective and efficient in learning activities, especially daring learning.

The Inquiry Skills of Teachers in Elementary School

Inquiry skills are important skills possessed by a teacher. This study aims to analyze the inquiry skills of elementary school teachers and analyze the need for developing these skills in the lecture process in the elementary school teacher. This study uses a quantitative descriptive method with a survey design. Participants in this study amounted to 49 teachers. Data was collected using test instruments given to participants and interviews about their understanding of inquiry-based learning. Then the answers are analyzed and classified. The results showed that the teacher's inquiry skills needed to be improved because of the four groups of inquiry skills, both conceptualizing and planning design, implementation, analysis and interpretation, and communicating all were in the "weak" category, this was indicated by the average percentage of respondents in each group below 50%. The majority of respondents do not have a science education background. They also do not have sufficient knowledge about inquiry-based learning, especially in using it in the learning process. However, they agree that inquiry skills are important skills to be developed for students. Therefore, we need a lecture program that can facilitate elementary school teachers to be able to develop their inquiry skills so that science learning in elementary schools can be even more optimal.

Pengembangan Literasi Matematika Pada Aspek Pembiasaan Dan Pembelajaran Bagi Guru Sekolah Dasar Dikecamatan Girimarto Kabupaten Wonogiri

Literacy is one of the elements assessed in PISA. The research objective was to determine the mathematics literacy skills of elementary school teachers and the development of mathematics literacy in primary schools. This research activity consists of 3 stages, namely the pre-training stage, the implementation stage and the program evaluation stage. Activities carried out in the pre-training stage are need analysis and preparing training instruments. The program implementation activities consist of 3 stages, namely 1) Expert explanation on mathematical literacy 2) Planning and compilation of habituation and learning that can develop mathematical literacy 3) Providing feedback on the development of mathematical literacy through the peer-correction stage. Activities carried out in program evaluation include mentoring the application of habituation and learning that can develop elementary school students' mathematical literacy. Based on the results of statistical tests, it is concluded that the Mathematical Literacy Development Workshop on the Aspects of Habit and Learning for Elementary School Teachers can improve the understanding of workshop participants. The understanding of elementary school teachers in Wonogiri district has increased compared to before the training activities were implemented. This means that community service activities are useful for elementary school teachers in Wonogiri district. These results are also with the results of interviews and teacher assessment questionnaires that the Mathematical Literacy Development Workshop on the Aspects of Habitual and Learning for Elementary School Teachers is very useful for elementary school teachers in improving their pedagogical abilities.

The effect of mathematics self-efficacy on numeracy skills of prospective elementary school teachers

Numeracy skills are the abilities to manage data and numbers to solve problems in various contexts of everyday life. However, numeracy skills of prospective elementary school teachers have not been satisfactory. One of the factors that influence numeracy skills is self-efficacy. Therefore, this study aims to investigate to what extent is the effect of self-efficacy on numeracy skills of prospective elementary school teachers. The type of this study was correlational research. In addition, the research population was prospective teachers in universities throughout Surabaya with a minimum accreditation of B for the bachelor’s programme of elementary school teacher education. Furthermore, the samples were selected using proportional cluster random sampling, resulting in 293 prospective teachers or college students from the bachelor’s programme of elementary school teacher education. Apart from that, the research instruments consisted of a numeration test and a self-efficacy questionnaire developed in a standardised manner. In addition, the applied analysis was a simple linear regression test with r-product moment. The results showed that (1) there was a positive relationship between self-efficacy and numeracy skills of prospective elementary school teachers and (2) the effect of self-efficacy on numeracy was 20.1%. This indicated that 20.1% of the contribution to numeration skills of prospective elementary school teachers is influenced by self-efficacy, while the remaining 79.9% is influenced by other factors not examined in this study. This study provides information on the characteristics and patterns of the relationship between self-efficacy and numeracy skills of elementary school teachers.
 Keywords: Self-efficacy, numeracy skills, prospective elementary school.

An Analysis of the Effectiveness of Blended Learning on Pedagogical Skills of Elementary School Teachers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

An Analysis of the Effectiveness of Blended Learning on Pedagogical Skills of Elementary School Teachers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pelatihan Pembuatan Media Pembelajaran Berbahan Ecobricks untuk Guru Sekolah Dasar

This PKM activity aims to improve the knowledge and skills of elementary school teachers in utilizing ecobricks as a learning medium. Ecobricks are materials derived from plastic waste, such as plastic bottles that cannot be decomposed. The activities are in line with the many problems related to waste, namely: (1) The amount of waste in the school environment that has not been utilized, (2) Lack of understanding and knowledge in processing waste to be used as learning media (3). This training is given to teachers to use ecobricks as a learning medium. The training method is carried out through a process of lectures, demonstrations, questions and answers, and direct practice of making learning media. The results obtained are an increase in the knowledge and skills of elementary school teachers in utilizing ecobricks as learning media.

The Ability of Digital Literacy for Elementary School Teachers

This study aims to analyze the digital literacy skills of elementary school teachers. This study used quantitative research. The research subjects were 76 elementary school teachers. The research instruments used were observation sheets, interview guides, and questionnaires. The data analysis technique used in this research is a descriptive statistical analysis which is carried out by providing an overview of the data that has been collected and then making conclusions or descriptions related to the data. Based on the results of this study, it can be seen that the digital literacy skills of elementary school teachers need to be improved. This is done so that elementary school teachers can have good literacy skills in using and utilizing existing technology tools and digital media to design or design learning processes that are creative, innovative, and fun and can make students think critically. Also, good digital literacy skills can help teachers respond to the challenges of the times related to the application of mixed learning models in the world of education. A good teacher's digital literacy skills can help teachers transform learning so that it is more creative, innovative. Also, teachers can answer the challenges of the times related to the application of blended learning. A teacher who has good digital literacy skills shows that the teacher has a desire to continue to learn and develop his professional teaching.

The Implementation on Using Google Classroom for Online Learning for Elementary School Teachers

The government has issued various policies to stop the spread of COVID-19. One of them is online learning (on the network) which is carried out by almost all levels of education in Indonesia. Learning models are developed based online (e-learning). Nevertheless, on the other hand, the implementation of online learning experiences obstacles such as teachers' lack of knowledge and skills in managing to learn online. This community service aims to improve the abilities and skills of elementary school teachers in using e-learning applications based on Google Classroom in helping the online learning process during the pandemic. The target of this activity is the Gegunung Village Elementary School teachers. Execution method using lectures, practicum, and question and answer. Training participants are given an understanding concept about distance learning media or online and practising use of the Google Classrooms application. The results of this activity include training participants very enthusiastic about participating in the training. The Gegunung Village Elementary School teacher can understand the use of google classroom with an indicator that the teacher can create online learning. The Gegunung Village Elementary School teachers have operated the application Google Classroom as an alternative medium. However, assistance still needs to be done until the teacher understands and uses Google Classroom as an online learning medium during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Implementation on Using Google Classroom for Online Learning for Elementary School Teachers

The government has issued various policies to stop the spread of COVID-19. One of them is online learning (on the network) which is carried out by almost all levels of education in Indonesia. Learning models are developed based online (e-learning). Nevertheless, on the other hand, the implementation of online learning experiences obstacles such as teachers' lack of knowledge and skills in managing to learn online. This community service aims to improve the abilities and skills of elementary school teachers in using e-learning applications based on Google Classroom in helping the online learning process during the pandemic. The target of this activity is the Gegunung Village Elementary School teachers. Execution method using lectures, practicum, and question and answer. Training participants are given an understanding concept about distance learning media or online and practising use of the Google Classrooms application. The results of this activity include training participants very enthusiastic about participating in the training. The Gegunung Village Elementary School teacher can understand the use of google classroom with an indicator that the teacher can create online learning. The Gegunung Village Elementary School teachers have operated the application Google Classroom as an alternative medium. However, assistance still needs to be done until the teacher understands and uses Google Classroom as an online learning medium during the COVID-19 pandemic.