In this research, the researcher do the research about “students’
perception on the pre-service English teachers’ competence”. There are some relevant studies that have Discussed about students 'perception on the pre-service teachers' competence:
Firstly, Marenty (2017) explores the perception of the students about students' perceptions toward the representation of English pre-service teachers' competence at SMP N 7 Kota Jambi. This research aims to determine the perception of the students about pre-service teacher in teaching practice program, this research used quantitative method with survey design to approach carried out at SMP N 7 Kota Jambi. The subject of this research were pre-service English teachers'. Data sources was obtained from a closed questionnaire, the validity of the data were processed by using a statistical package for social science (SPSS) and displayed as frequency or percentage in tables and diagrams.
The results of this research indicate that the perceptions of students about pre-service teachers are 1) Personality competence, pre-service teachers have very good personalities as prospective personality teachers it showed 94% positive perceptions, 2) Social competence, pre-service teachers have very good social skills it showed 94,7% positive perceptions, 3) Pedagogic competence, pre-service teachers have it showed 89,7% positive perceptions good abilities. They have sufficient ability in terms of method use and evaluation. They have less ability in terms of class management and delivery or presentation of material. The similarity between this research and this next
research is to find out students 'perceptions about pre-service English teachers' competence and used quantitative descriptive method. The difference in the number of competencies studied and in teaching implementation. In a study conducted by Marenty, it examined 3 competencies, namely pegagogical, social, and personal competence, while in this study, it examined 4 competencies, namely pedagogical, personal, social, and professional competence. In Marenty the implementation of teaching practice is carried out directly in the classroom or face to face with students in the class , while in this study the implementation of teaching practice is carried out by Zoom Meeting Application.
Secondly, Aini, (2015) identify perception on the students´ perception on the competence of pre-service students teacher of English education department teacher training and educational faculty of Sebelas Maret University at 10 High School in Surakarta and Karanganyar, this research was conducted to find out the perception of the students´ on teaching ability of pre-service teacher at 10 high school in surakarta and karanganyar. This research used quantitative descriptive method with a survey Design, it used proportional random sampling to get the sample, the sample used in this research the students' classes that were taught by pre-service teacher of 10 high schools in the 20014/2015 academic year. The total of the sample are 120 students. Data were collected by using Likert scale questionnaires.
The research result showed that the students´ perception on the competence of pre-service teacher of English education department teacher training and educational faculty of sebelas maret university was in category; 1) good pedagogic competence it showed 84% positive perceptions, 2) good personal competence it showed 86,7% positive perceptions, 3) very good social competence it showed 82,6% positive perceptions, 4) good professional competence it showed 82,9% positive perceptions. The similarity between this study and the next study is to find out students 'perceptions of the pre-service English teachers' teaching ability and used quantitativedesign. The difference in the object, research objectives and implementation of teaching. The
research conducted by Aini was conducted in 10 high school schools in Surakarta and Karanganyar targeting high school students, while in this study it was carried out in junior high school (SMPN) 7 in Muaro Jambi targeting junior high school students, and In Aini the implementation of teaching practice is carried out directly in the classroom or face to face with students in the class , while in this study the implementation of teaching practice is carried out by Zoom Meeting Application.
Andini (2019) studied about Teachers’ Perception On The Pre-Service English Teachers’ Competence. This research aims to determine the perception of the teachers about pre-service english teacher in teaching practice program at 4 Islamic Junior High School in Muaro Jambi, this research used a qualitative design with descriptive qualitative method. Data sources were from informants and documentation achives. Data collection techniques are by interview and documentation. Test the validity of the data by source Triangulation and technical triangulation. Data analysis techniques are done by data reduction, data display and verification.
The result of this research indicated that the perception of the teachers on the service English teachers are 1) professional competence of pre-service English teachers is enough, pre-pre-service English teachers are still weak in mastering the material, they are not maximal in mastering the material and they also cannot master the material fully, especially in the delivery of the material, they use more Indonesian language than English, 2) pedagogical competence of pre -service English teachers is good. They are only weak in class management. The similarity between this study and this next study is to find out about the teaching ability of pre-service English teachers' competences. The difference in the research design , research objectives, and in the implantation in teaching. In the research conducted by Andini used a qualitative design with a qualitative descriptive method with the target of mentor teachers in 4 Islamic junior high schools in Muaro Jambi while in this study using a quantitative design with a survey method approach was carried out in junior high school (SMPN) 7 in Muaro Jambi targeting junior high
school students, and In Andini the implementation of teaching practice is carried out directly in the classroom or face to face with students in the class , while in this study the implementation of teaching practice is carried out by Zoom Meeting Application.
Generally, this research has a quite similar topic with this three previous related researches that is about studentsʼ perception toward pre service teacher competence. However there is very limited publication about similar topic of the research especially for pre-service English teachers so the researcher is interest in conducting a study entitled “Students’ Perceptions on Pre-Service English Teachers’ Competence At SMPN 7 Muaro Jambi”.