Improve Teacher Competence Research Articles

Implementation of Differentiated Learning Through Cognitive Diagnostic Assessment in Grade IV of SDN 1 Kelayu Jorong

This study aims to describe the process of implementing differentiated learning through cognitive diagnostic assessment and factors that can support and hinder teachers. This study used a qualitative research approach with a descriptive research method. The source of this study was fourth grade teacher at SD Negeri 1 Kelayu Jorong. Data collection techniques used interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions, and verification. The results of the study showed that the implementation of differentiated learning consists of: 1) Planning stage, mapping students' abilities through cognitive diagnostic assessment results into three learning groups such as: advanced, moderate, and developing groups, and teachers choose and compile teaching materials, methods, and strategies that were in accordance with students' abilities, 2) Implementation stage, used process differentiation, content differentiation, and product differentiation, 3) Evaluation stage, teachers applyed two types of evaluation, namely formative evaluation, and summative evaluation. Supporting factors for the implementation of differentiated learning with teacher collaboration, and the ease of finding sources through PMM. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors for teachers in implementing differentiated learning were time and lack of encouragement to participate in improving teacher competency through various workshops and seminars.

Pemanfaatan Multimedia Pembelajaran Interaktif bagi Guru PAUD

The aim of this research is to find out an overview of the use of interactive multimedia learning for PAUD teachers. This research uses the library research method or literature review. Data was obtained through 9 scientific articles related to the use of multimedia, interactive learning, PAUD teachers. Data was analyzed using content analysis. The research results show that the use of interactive multimedia in learning can also increase understanding, positive emotions and behavior of PAUD children during the learning process. In conclusion, multimedia can be useful in increasing interaction between teachers and students in PAUD in the learning process. The implication of this research is to provide an understanding of the importance of improving teacher competence, especially in preparing interesting, innovative, efficient and effective learning media in accordance with the growth and development of early childhood in PAUD.

Implementation of Independent Curriculum for Elementary Schools in Indonesian Schools Abroad

The curriculum is an important guideline in the learning process, especially the Independent Curriculum is a curriculum designed to recover post-pandemic learning. This study aims to determine the implementation of the independent curriculum in elementary schools in Indonesia and Indonesian schools abroad which includes planning, implementation, and constraints and strategies. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with a comparative approach. Data were collected using interviews, observations, document analysis, and literature studies. The data were analyzed using an interactive model of Miles & Huberman. The results of the study show that planning the implementation of the independent curriculum involves the preparation of learning tools such as learning outcomes (CP), learning objectives (TP), learning objectives (ATP), and teaching modules, as well as holding training, workshops, and In House Training (IHT) to improve teacher competence. The implementation of the curriculum in Indonesia has been running comprehensively since the 2023/2024 school year, while abroad it will start in 2022. The main obstacles include lack of teacher knowledge and training, teacher readiness, school support, and student diversity, as well as the lack of human resources and access to information abroad. To overcome these obstacles, ongoing training for teachers and adequate facilities and infrastructure are needed, along with innovative strategies such as the use of technology in learning.

KOMPETENSI GURU DALAM PENYUSUNAN INSTRUMEN PENILAIAN MATA PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM

Teacher competence is a very important aspect to improve the quality of education. The competencies that must be owned by a teacher consist of pedagogic, personality, professional and social competencies. Whereas PAI learning is a process of forming knowledge, attitudes and skills through fact-based cognitive performance and contextual socio-religious phenomena. The formulation of the problems in this study are: 1) What are the scopes of PAI learning?, 2) What competencies must a teacher have?, and 3) What are the principles and techniques in preparing PAI assessment instruments?. The purpose of this study was to determine the scope of Islamic religious education learning, describe the competencies that must be possessed by a teacher, and find out what principles and techniques are used in compiling Islamic religious education assessment instruments. This research is expected to provide benefits for all education stakeholders to be used as a reference in improving teacher competence. The method used in this research is library research with a qualitative approach.

Implementation of Technologocal Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) in the Malaysian-Indonesian National School

This research is to improve learning outcomes, teacher and student competence. To find out the effects of the TPACK (Technological, Pedagogic, Content Knowledge) strategy, a workshop will be held for teachers and students in schools. This research is intended to help teachers to improve their teaching competence using technology and also help decision makers to see the benefits of training using modern technology-based learning strategies which provide a solution that can be implemented in the PBM process. Apart from that, the application of TPACK is also given to students directly to get and experience the use of technology in all lines of learning up to the evaluation system. Community service was carried out on 23 - 25 July 2023 at the Johor Bahru Indonesian School, Malaysia. This service involved 27 teachers including the school principal and 122 junior high school students. In this activity, the priority is to improve teacher competency and student learning outcomes after implementing TPACK. Starting with pedagogical theory material, continued with the practice of using several learning media including QR codes as a platform for creating barcodes for teachers, Mentimeter and Padlet and continued with conducting evaluations using Kahoot media. All of these media have been given training and practice to teachers and have been given directly to students. The results of the analysis of the implementation of community service have reached a satisfaction rate of 100% with the very satisfied category.

The Mentoring for Teachers at Primary School 1 Jati Wetan in Developing the E-Diagnostic Assessment Model based on Literacy to Manage Learning Loss of the Learners

The implementation of online learning has an unfavorable influence on students' motivation and enthusiasm for learning. So far, assessments have been carried out, but teachers at SD 1 Jati Wetan have never carried out an evaluation with e-diagnostic assessments. Community Service Activities aim to provide knowledge sharing and application of technology in order to improve teacher competence and skills by developing e-diagnostic assessments to overcome student learning loss and improve the quality of post-pandemic learning. Teachers are able to compile literacy-based e-diagnostic assessments with optimal application of technology. This activity is carried out in stages; 1) planning stage, (2) socialization and training stage for introducing literacy-based e-diagnostic assessments, (3) training and assistance stage for designing literacy-based e-diagnostic assessments, (4) technology application stage, (5) e-implementation stage literacy-based diagnostic assessment to identify learning loss, and (6) evaluation stage of program activities and sustainability. The results of Community Service activities are in the form of developing literacy-based e-diagnostic assessments and being skilled in their application to identify learning loss. Literacy-based diagnostic assessment products are implemented programmatically and productively by teachers.

KINERJA GURU DITINJAU DARI SERVANT LEADERSHIP KEPALA SEKOLAH DAN KOMPETENSI GURU DI SMK PASUNDAN KOTA BANDUNG DAN CIMAHI

This study aims to Influence Servant Leadership and Teacher Competence on Teacher Performance. Each leader has a different leadership style but still plays an important role in leadership. A leader who serves is a leader with integrity, able to delegate tasks to his subordinates and is effectively carried out if the leader can make the right decisions in all conditions and situations. Servant leadership practices can also be implemented in educational institutions. Schools as academic institutions that carry out the education and learning process for students are highly determined by the leadership practices carried out by the principal. This study aims to analyze the influence of the principal's servant leadership and teacher competence on teacher performance in Vocational High Schools (SMK) within the Pasundan Secondary Basic Education Foundation (YPDM) in the Bandung-Cimahi area. The research method used is a quantitative method with a survey approach. The research sample consisted of 117 teachers who were randomly selected from 165 teachers in several vocational schools in the region. Data was collected through questionnaires and analyzed using path analysis, data analysts using the SmartPLS 4 application The results of the study were descriptive to the three variables studied in the "Good" category, while the verifiable analysis showed that the principal's servant leadership and teacher competence significantly had a positive effect on teacher performance, both partially and simultaneously. The implication of this study is the importance of developing the principal's servant leadership and improving teacher competence to improve teacher performance in Vocational High Schools (SMK).

Addressing Challenges in School-Based Management: Planning for Better Learning and Resource Management

This study aims to examine the planning for implementing School-Based Management (SBM) at SMP IT Muhammadiyah An Najah Jatinom, focusing on improving the quality of learning and human resource (HR) management. Ideally, SBM is designed to enhance students' academic and religious competence through participatory planning involving teachers, parents, and the local community. However, despite the formulation of the school's vision and mission, the school faces limited resources and budget, which impact the implementation of planned programs. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method, with data collected through interviews, observations, and documentation from relevant parties, such as the Principal, Vice Principal, and Teachers. Data analysis was conducted through triangulation to ensure the validity and accuracy of the information obtained. The research findings show that although SBM planning is well-structured, focusing on improving teacher competency through training and workshops and developing infrastructure that supports technology-based educational facilities, there are still deficiencies in coordination and supervision that need improvement for more optimal implementation. Overall, this research emphasizes that structured and participatory planning is essential to achieving SBM success and enhancing educational quality, although challenges in resource management must be addressed for optimal implementation.

Pendidikan Karakter Religius Melalui Budaya Literasi Al-Qur’an Di Madrasah Aliyah Swasta Amaliyah Sunggal

This study explores the implementation of religious character education through the culture of Quran literacy in Amaliyah Sunggal Private Islamic Senior High School. The main objective of this study is to identify and analyze how the culture of Quran literacy contributes to the formation of students' religious character and its impact on their learning and daily lives. The research method used is qualitative descriptive, involving observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Data analysis begins with data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. Then to ensure the validity of the data, this study uses triangulation in order to increase the accuracy and credibility of the findings. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the culture of Quran literacy has a positive impact on the development of students' religious character, increasing discipline, understanding of Islamic values, social sensitivity, and strengthening religious identity. However, this study also identified obstacles such as lack of student interest, limited teacher resources, dense curriculum, and negative influences of the social and technological environment. Strategies involving improving teacher competence, effective time management, and support from parents and the community are needed to overcome these obstacles.

PERANAN FILSAFAT PADA PROGRAM PENDIDIKAN PROFESI GURU DALAM JABATAN ANGKATAN 3 (KAJIAN ONTOLOGI, EPISTOMOLOGI, DAN AKSIOLOGI)

The purpose of this study is to explore the role of philosophy in the in-service professional education program, batch 3, when viewed from the study of ontology, epistemology, and axiology. This type of research is qualitative research. This research method uses a case study method. The role of teachers in the education system is very important, not only as a transmitter of knowledge but also as a shaper of students' moral and ethical character. Teachers are required to continue to develop their competence to become professionals, per Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 14 of 2005 which mandates academic qualifications, competence, certification, and physical and mental health. The Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG) aims to ensure that teachers have the required competence. This program is divided into pre-service PPG and in-service PPG, which are intended for teachers who are already actively teaching. This study focuses on in-service PPG batch 3 at HKBP Nommensen University. The results of the study are that the philosophy of education has an important role in the PPG program, providing a theoretical basis for improving teacher competence. Teachers can understand and apply ethical, moral, and scientific knowledge values ​​in teaching through the study of philosophy, including ontology, epistemology, and axiology. This research is expected to contribute significantly to the development of teacher competence.

Implementation of Educational Supervision in Improving Teacher’s Competency

Educational supervision is one effort that can be made to improve teacher competence. High teacher’s competency will have a positive impact on quality of learning. This research aims to analyze the implementation of educational supervision in improving teacher’s competency at SMP Negeri 5 Prabumulih. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The research subjects were the principal and teachers of SMP Negeri 5 Prabumulih. Data was collected through interviews, observation and documentation. The research results show that: (1) the implementation of academic supervision is carried out by the school principal once every semester, the principal also acts as a coordinator, leader, consultant and evaluator; (2) teacher’s competency is characterized by the application of pedagogical competency indicators, which include student characteristics, subject matter in accordance with the curriculum, theory, teaching modules, learning implementation plans, syllabus, mastery of the learning process with technology, reflection, assessment and evaluation; (3) the implementation results show that the implementation of educational supervision in improving teacher competence has gone well, as evidenced by the results of the recap of educational supervision assessments. It contributes to the school’s principal applies educational supervision comprehensively to get reputable teacher’s competency.

Al-Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan Curriculum in Muhammadiyah Secondary School: An Analysis of Implementation and Development Material

This study aims to analyze the implementation and development of the Al-Islam and Muhammadiyah (AIK) curriculum at SMP Muhammadiyah 7 Surakarta. This research approach uses a descriptive qualitative method with a focus on evaluating curriculum implementation and material development. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews, classroom observations, and analysis of curriculum documents. The results of the study show that although the implementation of the Al-Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan (AIK) curriculum at SMP Muhammadiyah 7 Surakarta has been going well, there are several challenges that need to be overcome, such as limited time in the implementation of classroom learning and the need to innovate teaching methods so that students are more interested. Not only that, the quality of teachers is a crucial fact in the implementation of the curriculum. This research provides insight into the importance of developing a curriculum that is adaptive to the changing times and student needs, as well as improving teacher competence in teaching Al-Islam and Muhammadiyah subjects.

Empowering Teachers Through Digital Assessment: Enhancing Competence and Efficiency with Google Forms in Primary Education

This study focuses on analyzing the effectiveness of training on the use of Google Form as an online exam medium in improving teacher competence and the efficiency of the assessment process at SD Negeri Besuk Agung, Probolinggo. The main objective of this study is to identify how this training can improve teachers' skills in using digital technology, as well as its impact on student motivation and participation. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method, where data is collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and document analysis. The results of the study show that Google Form training significantly increases teachers' confidence and competence in using this technology, as well as speeds up the assessment process. However, challenges such as limited infrastructure and access to technology among students still need to be overcome. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of infrastructure support and ongoing training to maximize the benefits of technology in education. This research makes an important contribution to the basic education literature and offers practical guidance for technology adoption in resource-constrained schools.

Transformative Teacher Training as an Inspiration for the Driving Teacher Program to Improve Teacher Competency

Transformative Teacher Training as an Inspiration for the Driving Teacher Program to Improve Teacher Competency

The Effectiveness of Using Merdeka Mengajar Platform (PMM) for Improving Teacher Competence in Merdeka Curriculum

<p>Platform Merdeka Mengajar sebagai sebuah platform yang digunakan guru untuk meningkatkan kompetensi dengan memanfaatkan berbagai fitur. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektivitas penggunaan Platform Merdeka Mengajar untuk peningkatan kompetensi guru pada Kurikulum Merdeka bagi guru sekolah dasar di zaman sekarang. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif yang mendeskripsikan fenomena secara faktual, akurat, dan juga sistematis melalui peristiwa yang terjadi sebenarnya. Metode yang digunakan untuk menyusun artikel ini menggunakan studi literatur kepustakaan dengan membandingkan hasil review berbagai referensi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Platform Merdeka Mengajar mampu meningkatkan suatu kompetensi yang dimiliki guru di sekolah dasar. PMM mengimplementasikan Kurikulum Merdeka untuk semakin merdeka dalam belajar. Kesimpulannya melalui PMM mampu meningkatkan kompetensi guru pada Kurikulum Merdeka sehingga pembelajaran yang dilaksanakan dapat berjalan dengan maksimal.</p>

The Influence Of Teachers Confidence On Teaching And Learning Process In School

Discussion aims to examine the effect of teacher self-confidence on the teaching and learning process in schools. Teacher self-confidence is a key factor in educational success, because confident teachers tend to be more effective in conveying subject matter and motivating students to learn better. Teachers who have a high level of self-confidence tend to be more courageous in taking initiatives, being creative in presenting material, and more prepared to face challenges in managing the classroom. In addition, teacher self-confidence also has a positive impact on student motivation, where students tend to be more motivated to learn and participate actively in the learning process. Even so, there are several factors that can affect the level of teacher confidence, such as level of education and teaching experience. Teachers with higher formal education and more extensive teaching experience tend to have more confidence in dealing with complex classroom situations. In the context of improving the education system provide valuable information for schools and educational institutions to improve teacher competence and help increase their self-confidence. Professional training and development can be an effective strategy to increase teacher self-confidence, so that it can have a positive impact on the quality of the teaching and learning process in schools. In addition, an interactive approach between teachers and students and a supportive educational environment can also play an important role in increasing teacher confidence and the overall quality of learning .

WORKSHOP PENINGKATAN PEMBELAJARAN BERDEFERENSIASI BEBERBASIS KONTEN DI SDN SAMPANG AGUNG KABUPATEN MOJOKERTO

Differentiated learning in elementary schools (SD) is something that needs to be implemented by educational units. To realize good differentiated learning at the elementary school level, PGSD UNIPA Surabaya carried out a Workshop on Increasing Teacher Competency in Content-Based Differentiated Learning. This training population was carried out at SDN Kutorejo, Mojokerto Regency and the training sample was at SDN Sampang Agung Kutorejo, Mojokerto Regency. Data collection techniques use observation, documentation and filling out satisfaction questionnaires. The results of this training were that one hundred percent of participants were satisfied with the Workshop on Improving Teacher Competency in Content-Based Differentiated Learning, the participants' abilities increased from a score of 50 to 80.

Training on Digital Module Creation to Enhance Teacher Competency

Digitalization aims to make work easier and optimize time and resources as efficiently as possible. Teachers, like it or not, must face digitalization in this era of society 5.0. The benefits of digitizing education are that it makes teacher and student schedules more flexible, speeds up and simplifies the evaluation process, and creates a more personalized learning experience. The problem partners face is the lack of teachers' experience and knowledge in creating digital modules. Teachers are required to apply digitalization in learning based on the current implementation of the Independent Curriculum. Partner schools lack funds to support training activities to improve teacher competency. There are no instructors who are able to provide training in creating digital modules. The aim of this service activity is to provide education in the form of training and assistance in creating digital modules for MTsN Seuruway teachers, as an effort to increase competency. The method used is Participatory Action Research by involving all participants in training activities. All the teachers at the MTsN Seuruway school were involved in this activity. The results achieved after this activity were that the teachers could use the applications taught in the training. Teachers are able to create digital modules with the Canva program. Increased teacher understanding in updating the teaching modules given to students. The conclusion that can be drawn is that this training has provided additional knowledge and new skills so that teachers can create teaching media that are more interactive and interesting for teaching students.

Supervision Efforts to Improve Teacher’s Competency

The aim of this research is to look at teacher behavior and skills in order to improve a teacher’s competency. Teachers’ professional abilities require them to be able to increase their role, both as informator, organizer, motivator, director, initiator, transmitter, facilitator, intermediary, and evaluator, so as to be able to increase the role of teachers. This research uses qualitative methods through observation, documentation, and responses from teachers and school principals. The results of this research show the importance of implementing supervision in the academic field to improve teacher competence and the quality of learning through a good learning process and supervision of routine school activities that are running well. Good school facilities support teachers in delivering material and make teachers professional teachers. Supervision has a role in optimizing the responsibilities of all supervision activities related to the use of all research efforts focused on all aspects that are determining factors for the success of education at the institution.

The Role of Educators in Facing the Digital Era Through Innovative Learning in PPKN Subjects

This article discusses the transformation of the educational landscape due to innovation and technology in the digital era. Presents an analysis of the use of new learning models to improve teacher competency in the digital era, as well as challenges and solutions in adopting innovative learning, especially in Pancasila and Citizenship Education (PPKn) subjects. Through a literature review method, this article identifies innovative strategies, required teacher competencies, and challenges faced, such as lack of resources and technology skills. The results emphasize the importance of increasing teacher competency, technology integration, and collaborative support to create innovative learning environments in the digital era.