Need analysis: Should preparation in implementing a scientific approach in elementary schools?

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe the process of learning by teachers in the implementation of a scientific approach in the 2013 curriculum. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. This study uses informant retrieval techniques through purposive sampling. The number of informants in this study was 4 teachers who were in 4 different elementary schools. The schools are Bekonang 01 Elementary School, Kemasan 01 Elementary School, Sonorejo 03 Elementary School, and Sukoharjo 01 Elementary School. The data collection techniques used by researchers include interviews, observation and documentation. The data analysis techniques use data reduction, data display, and conclusions. The results showed that a teacher needs careful preparation through the selection of appropriate learning methods and models in implementing the learning process with a scientific approach in the 2013 curriculum. The success in the learning process requires the creativity and accuracy of the teacher in implementing the scientific approach in learning. Teachers need to prepare well the teaching administration, both syllabus and lesson plans. Planning of teaching administration in the analyzes the needs of students starting from learning objectives, indicators of achievement, basic competencies, materials to methods, learning models, and appropriate evaluation.