Professional Learning Community Efforts In Building Scientific Literation Abilities Of Islamic Primary School Teachers
Novianti Muspiroh (a*) , Udan Kusmawan (b), M. Syarif Sumantri (a)

a)Pendidikan Dasar Pasca Sarjana Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jl. Pemuda No.28 Rawamangun Jakarta 13220 Indonesia
b) Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Terbuka, Jl. Cabe Raya Pondok Cabe Tangerang Selatan 15437 Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract. Scientific literacy skills in basic education can build knowledge skills and scientific skills. This ability requires an effort made through the Professional Learning Community (PLC). Therefore, this research aimed to reveal in depth the scientific literacy skills of Islamic primary school (IPS) teachers in Cirebon City and the guidance efforts carried out through PLC. The study used a qualitative approach through a survey method for teachers in 20 Islamic Primary School (IPS / Madrasah Ibtidaiyah) Cirebon City. The research instrument used a scientific literacy ability test based on the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies and the development of Gormally^s Test of Scientific Literacy Skills and a questionnaire. The results showed that the PLC efforts in developing the scientific literacy skills of teachers as a whole were 66.8%, the overall average result of scientific literacy was 58.1, in the category of scientific literacy ability to understand inquiry method to master scientific knowledge, the result of scientific literacy score was 61.3. Meanwhile, in the category of scientific literacy skills in organizing, analyzing and interpreting quantitative data and scientific information, it was 48.3. Therefore, the scientific literacy skills of IPS teachers in Cirebon City need to be increased intensively through PLC.

Keywords: Professional Learning Community-Scientific Literation skills

Topic: Society 5.0 in Science Education