A need analysis to optimization computer laboratory in chemistry learning process according to chemistry teachers and natural science students in 3T regions

Abstract

The aims of this descriptive research were identifying optimization level of chemistry teachers and students in the utilization and using computer laboratory commonly used for computer based national test, and learning style of science students in 11th grade at Senior High School while chemistry learning process in 3T regions. The participants consisted of 8 chemistry teachers and 82 natural science students in 3 Bangkalan sub-district of Bangkalan Regency, East Java Province. Data collection was conducted by giving a close-ended questionnaire which consists of 23 statements for chemistry teachers and 18 statements for science students with 4 alternative respons option (very appropriate to very inappropriate). The data was analyzed by percentage formula. The results showed that chemistry teachers have not optimized the using computer laboratories in chemistry learning. The student participants, who have visual and kinesthetic style learning, have never used computer laboratory facilities that available in schools for the benefit of learning chemistry.