Performance of shadow teachers in inclusive schools in Indonesia viewed from working understanding, appreciation of work and career guidance

Abstract

The present research aims to ascertain the relationship between working understanding, appreciation of work and career guidance and the performance of shadow teachers (Guru Pembimbing Khusus - GPK) in inclusive schools in Indonesia. Data were collected randomly from 168 shadow teachers of inclusive schools in Indonesia. The instrument used was a four-point Likert scale. The content was validated and the reliability was examined using Cronbach's alpha. Data were collected through an online questionnaire. A multiple regression analysis was run to detect the relationship between independent and dependent factors. The research results show a significant positive relationship between performance of shadow teachers and working understanding, appreciation of work and career guidance in inclusive schools in Indonesia (R = 0.491; R2 = 0.481), with effective contribution of 48.1%. Therefore, working understanding, appreciation of work and career guidance simultaneously contributes to performance of shadow teachers in inclusive schools in Indonesia.