Using instructional media based on technology in west sumatera: "what are the problems faced by teachers in secondary high school?"

Abstract

Instructional media is a tool used by teachers to deliver learning material to all students. This tool plays an important role in efforts to improve learning outcomes, as a whole. The development of instructional media in the last few years is not only focused on printed media, but also media based on technology, internet and information. However, based on our observations, it is known that the use of instructional media that suits the need of students and the development of the times is still very low. Meanwhile, teachers are demanded by the government to improve the quality of education at the elementary to high level. This study presents fact about teachers in several high schools in West Sumatera, who have problems to create, to use and to empowerment of instructional media. The research method are interview and survey. The purpose of the study was to describe qualitatively the main problem of the teacher which was a barrier for them. The teacher who is the object of research works in schools in West Sumatera Province. The selection of schools was carried out by purposive sampling technique. The conclusion of the study is about the dominant factor that is become a problem for the teacher.