A need analysis for 21st-century-skill-based electronic teaching materials in geography subject
Nur Azizah Rachmahniah, Darsiharjo, Iwan Setiawan

Indonesia University of Education
Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 229 Bandung 40154
Jawa Barat - Indonesia

Abstract

Technological advancement in education included the emergence of electronic teaching materials, which facilitated students to have easier access to it wherever and whenever. However, with the technological advancement, students were expected to have competitive advantages by mastering the 21st century skills for the current Society 5.0 era. These skills included critical thinking and problem solving, creativity, communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively. This study aimed to analyze electronic teaching material needs that would facilitate the 21st century skills, particularly in geography subject. The method used in this study is descriptive quantitative conducted at SMAN 24 Bandung. Based on the findings, 77% of students agreed that they wanted electronic material in learning geography, and almost all students stated that the existing teaching material did support the 21st century skills. However, regarding the four skills, most students showed disagreement that the currently-used material facilitated creative thinking skill. Therefore, development of electronic teaching material that promoted and facilitated the 21st century skills, particularly creative thinking, was urgently needed.

Keywords: electronic teaching material, teaching material, 21st century skills, geography

Topic: Educational Technology