Singaraja- Mastery of science subjects by state junior high school students in Banjar District, Buleleng Regency is a serious concern of academics at the Ganesha University of Education (Undiksha). Based on the results of observations, the subject is still difficult to understand. The lack of teacher competence in teaching is considered to be one of the triggers. Such conditions are addressed through the Community Service Program (P2M). The program is implemented through a team. Chaired by Putu Prima Juniartina, S.Pd., M.Pd, and its members, Ni Luh Pande Latria Devi, S.Pd., M.Pd., and NI Putu Sri Ratna Dewi, S.Pd., M.Pd.
Prima Juniartina explained that according to the results of observations, in learning science, one of in the laboratory still has a limited number and type of tools. This condition resulted in not all experimental science concepts being taught in practicum. In addition to this, teachers also do not have adequate skills in managing learning using a scientific approach. “Partner teachers reveal that they have always wanted to have the skills to manage environment-based science learning. They want to have the ability to make integrated science practicum KIT media that is easy to apply,” she explained, on Sunday (15/9/2019).
Overcoming this problem, according to him, efforts to improve governance competence, environment-oriented laboratory management, and the development of integrated practicum tools in learning, as well as the development of learning tools based on the surrounding environment are urgently needed. This was followed up by the team with training centered at SMPN 3 Banjar on August 7, 2019, with 14 teachers from 4 schools. “We want that through this training, teachers’ skills in the field of teaching will get better. Can design learning using inquiry and discovery approaches assisted by science teaching aids,” she said.
The training was divided into two sessions, namely on laboratory management and on making science practicum tools. From this, participants gain knowledge about practicum and making simple tools, such as series and parallel circuits in electrical materials. “It is hoped that the provision of skills and products produced by teachers can be used and perfected in a sustainable manner so that these partner schools can be more economically independent and become initiators for developing environment-based science learning,” continued Prima Juniartina.
The training received a positive response from the participants and is expected to be sustainable. The material obtained is also agreed to continue to be applied in learning so that it has an impact on students’ understanding which is getting better. “Based on participants’ statements, so far there has been no learning training, or curriculum, about the laboratory they have attended. Of course, what we provide is expected to provide benefits. We will also provide assistance on an ongoing basis, “she concluded. (rls/hms)
