Science teacher perception and readiness toward Minimum Competency Assessment (AKM)

• Main Authors: Yamtinah, Sri, Utami, Budi, Mulyani, Bakti, Masykuri, Mohammad, Ulfa, Maria, Shidiq, Ari Syahidul
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Subjects: Learning; Perception; Perceptions; Questions; Science teachers; Skills; Teachers
• ISSN: 0094-243X; 1551-7616
• DOI: 10.1063/5.0143127

Teacher perception and readiness to implement the Minimum Competency Assessment (AKM) in Indonesia will affect the way they conduct learning. Teachers who are not ready and have negative perceptions usually transfer their negative perceptions to students. Therefore, this study aims to investigate science teacher readiness and perceptions toward AKM. The survey method was used in this study. A total of 35 questions were used to reveal teacher readiness and perceptions of AKM. This question was developed based on the five indicators: knowledge, behavior, skills, perceptions, and teachers’ attitudes towards AKM. These questions are shared with respondents online using Google Forms. Ninety junior high school teachers participated as respondents. The results of this study indicate that teachers have rare exposure to the AKM. In addition, they find it challenging to use a contextual assessment that leads to Higher Order Thinking Skills such as the AKM instrument. Training and socialization are needed relating to the context and types of questions in the AKM. This study is expected to reveal the teachers’ perceptions and readiness to provide learning and assessment in accordance with the demands of the AKM.