Skripsi
Gender and science teachers from students’ perspectives / Akmal Rizky Prasetya
Abstrak
The gender of a teacher has the potential to influence the learning process particularly in terms of teaching style interaction patterns with students and the emotional relationships established in the classroom. Therefore students perspectives on the gender of their science teachers may also affect their comfort in interacting and participating in the learning process.The objectives of this study are (1) to explore students perspectives on the gender of science teachers and (2) to identify students preferences regarding the gender of their science teachers. This research employs a survey method with a cross-sectional design. Data collection was conducted using a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. The indicators measured in this study include students rsquo perceptions interests and motivation toward the gender of their science teachers. A total of 262 students participated as respondents. The data were analyzed using quantitative descriptive techniques presented through graphs and interpreted to draw conclusions. The results of this study show that 1) Female science teachers received more positive perspectives from the majority of students compared to male science teachers. 2) Students tend to feel more comfortable learning with female science teachers than with male science teachers. The findings of this study are expected to provide insights for teachers schools and prospective educators in understanding how students perceive gender roles in science education. Additionally it may assist in adapting teaching strategies to create a more inclusive effective and comfortable learning environment for all students.