The purpose of this study was to identify Science teachers’ readiness in implementing authentic learning approach while teaching Science. Teachers’ readiness in this study was measured in terms of knowledge, skills, attitude and interest. Research samples consisted 110 primary school Science teachers from the district of Manjung. The design of the study was quantitative in nature employing the survey method by a questionnaire. This questionnaire used 5 points Likert Scale with strongly disagree to strongly agree. The questionnaire was divided into five sections a) respondents’ information b) readiness in terms of knowledge c) readiness in terms of skills d) readiness in terms of attitude e) readiness in terms of interest. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean, frequency, percentage and standard deviation. Findings revealed that teachers have high mean value in readiness in terms of knowledge, attitude and. But teachers’ readiness in terms of skills have recorded a moderate. Although teachers are ready in terms of knowledge, attitude and interest to carry out authentic learning approach while teaching Science they seem lacking in skills to fully implement authentic learning approach.
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