The Teachers Challenge in 21st Century: Physics and Science Teachers ICT Competencies in Learning Process
Elisa a), Fitria Herliana a*), Ahmad Farhan a) and Syamsul Rizal b)

a) Department of Physics Education, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh - Indonesia
* fitriaherliana[at]unsyiah.ac.id
b) Department of Physics Education, Universitas Serambi Mekkah, Banda Aceh - Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to determine the science and physics teachers^ Information and Communication Technology (ICT) competencies in Aceh Tamiang District in the learning process. The survey method was used in this research and data to measure teachers^ ICT competencies was obtained with an instrument questionnaire. The questions in the questionnaire were developed from indicators compiled by Tondelur, J., et. al (2017), as many as 19 items and have been valid and reliable. The respondents were 40 science and physics teachers in the Aceh Tamiang district. The data were analyzed using quantitative descriptive analysis and the correlation test. Based on perceptions obtained from research questionnaire data, the average score of teachers^ ICT competencies is 83.3- This score has a very high category. In terms of employment status, the average ICT competence of NON-PNS teachers is 85.9- higher than that of PNS teachers, namely 81.7. Likewise, from a review of the tenure, teachers who have a working period of < 5 years have an ICT competence score of 87. This score is higher than the average ICT skill score of teachers who have worked 6-15 years is 83.6 and >15 years is 81.4. The results of the correlation test obtained a weak relationship between employment status and tenure of science and physics teachers in Aceh Tamiang district on their ICT competencies. These results can be a concern to PNS teachers and teachers who have a longer working period can further improve ICT competencies in learning in order to produce quality graduates.

Keywords: Teachers^ ICT Competencies, Physics Learning, Science Learning

Topic: Physics Education