Bioeducation Journal
Vol 1 No 1 (2017): Bioeducation Journal

Pre-service Biology teacher’s Perception about Evolution Learning at Senior High School: A Case Study of Biology Education Students’ at Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta

Alanindra Saputra (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Mar 2017

Abstract

Evolution is one of biology material that learn in senior high school. Many differences on understanding evolution theory give effect this material cannot be taught optimally. The main factor that cause it is religiousity and the low of teachers’ background knowledge. This research conducted to analyze biology preservice teacher about evolutionary learning at senior high school. This descriptive research did at Biology Education Study Program, Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta on August 2016 until January 2017. Population were students of Biology Education Study Program Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta on semester five in academic year 2015/2016 that took evolutionary course in two parallel class with total 47 students. Sampling used total sampling. Data was the result of students’ last paper analysis. The result showed that 100% students said that evolution material is needed and important to teach for senior high school students; with various reason. For the method of teaching evolution, 75% students suggest that evolution should be teach by some interesting methods. Furthermore, students (±20%) also gave opinion that evolution can be taught by using prehistoric site, such as Sangiran and Trinil to give direct experience to them.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

bioedu

Publisher

Subject

Education Other

Description

This journal publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring internationally in science (biology) curriculum, instruction, learning, policy, and preparation of science (biology) teachers with the aim to advance our knowledge of biology and science education theory and practice. ...