Analysis of Prospective Mathematics Teachers' Basic Teaching Skills (a Study of Mathematics Education Departement Students' Field Experience Program at STKIP Garut)

Abstract

This study was intended to figure out basic teaching skills of Mathematics Department Students of STKIP Garut at Field Experience Program in academic year 2014/2015. This study was qualitative research with analysis descriptive technique. Instrument used in this study was observation sheet to measure basic teaching mathematics skills. The result showed that ability of content mastery and explaining skill were in average category. Questioning skill, conducting variations skill and conducting assessment skill were in good category. Managing classroom skill and giving motivation skill were in poor category. Based on the result, it can be concluded that the students' basic teaching skills weren't optimal. It is recommended for the collegians to get lesson with appropriate strategy so that they can optimize their basic teaching skills.