Culturally Responsive Chemistry Teaching (CRCT) of College Students as a Teacher Candidate: is it matter? Atiek Winarti (a), Almubarak (a*), Parham Saadi (a), Ijirana (b), Siti Aminah (b), Ratman (b)
(a) Lambung Magkurat University
*almubarak_kimia[at]ulm.ac.id
(b) Tadulako University
Abstract
Culture is an essential part of human life- cultural involvement in learning can train students to find the meaning of life, including the contribution of chemistry in the cultural context of society. However, Teachers reported that they struggle to meet students^ needs relevant to differences in culture and ability. So, preparing college students to be real teachers is an essential part of education because college students are teacher candidates who need to be considered and prepared for quality education. After all, teacher candidates teachers are a vital part of education. Teaching skills not only transfer knowledge as a cognition image but also how teachers integrate various life experiences and backgrounds, including culture, in the learning process. The study aimed to investigate college students^ understanding of chemistry by involving their culture with various methods, including transformative teaching and problem-solving. The research method used descriptive with a qualitative approach, including data collection techniques, such as projects, interviews, observation, and questionnaires. The findings revealed that the learning process involving cultural aspects could show the contribution of chemical elements in society, especially the formation of scientific cognition. Next, culturally responsive chemistry teaching is an innovative learning approach to training college students^ understanding (teacher candidates). The research concludes that good teaching is teaching that understands the needs of students, especially knowing their cultural background. To teach from diverse backgrounds effectively, schools need teachers who understand the impact of students^ home and community cultures on their educational experience. This research can also develop an instructional design, train teacher candidates^ teaching skills, and develop curricula.
