Preservice Biology Teacher Perceptions of Concepts and Biology Teaching
Reni Marlina (a,b), Hadi Suwono (a*), Ibrohim (a), Hamdani (b), Erwina Oktavianty (b)

a) Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
b) Teacher Training, and Education Faculty, Tanjungpura University, Indonesia
*hadi.suwono.fmipa[at]um.ac.id

Abstract

Biology teachers are considered to have a conception of the nature of biological science, scientific concepts, and how to study and teach it. Teachers^ images of the nature of science and teaching biology are analyzed and compared with their classroom practice when teaching biology. The data collection procedure was interviewed, which was analyzed using cognitive maps and classroom observations. The results reflect teacher candidates^ conceptions of the nature of biology, which is exciting learning for students. Students will play an active role in the teaching and learning process. He follows the strategies obtained from the introductory teaching skills courses and biology learning strategies in class. Students^ behavior in class is entirely at odds with the conception of prospective biology teachers.

Keywords: Preservice biology teacher- Biology concepts- Biology teaching

Topic: Classroom Based Learning Improvement Practices