The Study of Pedagogical Competency and Cognitive through Workshopfor PPG SM3T ParticipantatRiau University

Abstract

This study aim is to provide an overview of Pedagogy and Cognitive competency of SM3T PPG participants at Riau University through the workshop. This descriptive study was conducted in April 2015 until September 2016. Samples are 63 prospective teachers of PPG- SM3T at Riau University from 7 LPTK (teachers education institution) in Indonesia. The parameters of study included seven aspects: knowledge of pedagogy (lesson plans, worksheets learners, teaching materials, assessment instruments); cognitive (exam/test formative, local exam and national exam). Data is collected by questionnaires, performance assessment, observation sheets and portfolio. Data is analyzed to get mean score, percentage is shown in tables, and then analyzed descriptively. The research results show that four pedagogy and cognitive abilities that are relatively similar. The highest pedagogical ability is acquired by Physics Study Program and the lowest is Chemistry Study Program. Highest knowledge ability is acquired by Economic Study Program and lowest is Physics Study Program. Workshops can enriches teachers with relevant new information and knowledge through independent learning, group-discussions, and workshops are required to improve teachers’ capabilities facilitated by professional instructor in pedagogical and cognitive. Workshop can improve pedagogy and cognitive competence of PPG SM3T participants at Riau University