The Analysis of Written Communication Skills of Pre-Service Science Teachers and Development Strategies as Supplement to Students^ Pancasila-Oriented Profiles
Aris Singgih Budiarso(a*), Supeno Supeno(b), I Ketut Mahardika(c), Bevo Wahono(d), Pramudya Dwi Arista Putra(e)

University of Jember

Abstract

This study analyzes the characteristics of the written communication skills of pre-service science teachers and examines their learning strategies as a supplement to students^ Pancasila-oriented profile. Written communication skills are the ability to express ideas, information, and arguments through writing channels. The skills are important for pre-service science teachers to succeed in studies and in the workplace. However, to date learning strategies addressing the written communication skills of pre-service science teachers are still limited, therefore signifying its urgent need for further investigation. The stages in this research were as follows: (a) problem identification through field studies with observations and interviews with prospective science teachers and lecturers- (b) product tentative identification and design principles through practical problem context analysis- and (c) theories and products implemented to produce learning strategies to leverage the written communication skills of pre-service science teachers. Data collection methods included interviews, questionnaires, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The research results show that: (1) the average scores of pre-service science teachers written communication skills are marked are 78.5 in the organization, 72.7 in development, 74 in expression- and 76.4 in content, all of which belong to ^good^ category- (2) theoretically compassion skills can be developed through pacing and leading steps, problem formulation, smart discussion, external confirmation, and self-group reflection. This study highlights the need to use the proposed learning strategies to develop the written communication skills of pre-service science teachers as a stepping stone to supplement students^ Pancasila-oriented profiles.

Keywords: Written Communication Skills, Pre-Service Science Teachers, Students^ Pancasila-Oriented Profiles

Topic: Technology in Education