The analysis of prospective science teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) on living organism physiology and anatomy course

Abstract

This study intended to obtain information about the scope of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) on Living Organism Physiology and Anatomy Course. The sample of this research was all 71 students of Integrated Science Education program in the even semester, Universitas Negeri Semarang, who took the Living Organism Physiology and Anatomy course. The research sample was picked using the purposive sampling. The data collection was conducted employing the evaluation instruments consisting of test questions, student portfolio, and micro-teaching assessment. The research results indicated that about 89% of the students mastered the Content Knowledge. The components of Content Knowledge including method selection, material delivery, and classroom management were learned respectively by 81%, 85%, and 84% of the students. It concluded that the PCK on Living Organism Physiology and Anatomy influenced significantly in improving the quality of prospective science teachers.