The Need Analysis for Developing Microbiology Practical Model In the Topic the Role of Microorganisms In Degrading Heavy Metals
Trisna Amelia1, Kusnadi2, Liliasari1

1) Science Education Study Program, FPMIPA, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia.
2) Biology Education Study Program, FPMIPA, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia.

Abstract

Considering the quality decrease of the environment, education for biology prospective teachers can contribute to overcoming this problem by preparing young people to gain environment literacy. Biology prospective teacher study various scientific content, including microbiology. One of the latest discussions in microbiology is about the role of microbes in reducing the levels of heavy metal pollutants in the environment. So far, microbiology lectures have not raised this issue much in the classroom. Based on this, the study aims to analyze the need for the development of microbiology practical model on the theme of exploring heavy metal-degrading microbes as the environmental polluting agents. Closed-ended and open-ended questionnaires were employed in this studi. We analyzed a total of 17 4th semester students in microbiology courses at universities in the Kepulauan Riau Province and 4 biology teachers in the province. The results showed that students had a good perception of learning strategies, facilities, lecturer competencies and the scope of microbiology studies. However, the limited lab activities carried out in the post-pandemic period is still unsatisfactory. Students perceive that lecturers have good abilities in designing lab activity that are relevant to the context of life and support the achievement of competencies. Students assume that the facilities can support the implementation of lab activities ideally. Biology teachers perceive that the field of study of microbiology is quite a lot in biology subjects. The teacher agree that the theme of exploring heavy metal-degrading bacteria is in accordance with the competency standards and level of thinking ability of high school students. Lab activities according to the teacher have the opportunity to be an effective learning strategy on this theme.

Keywords: Need analysis, Microbiology lab, Practical model, Heavy metal degrading microbes

Topic: Biology Education