Competence Of Lecturers Research Articles

The mediating role of competency in the effect of transformational leadership on lecturer performance

PurposeThe major purpose of this paper is to examine the mediating role of job competency in the effect of transformational leadership to performance of university lecturers. This article also attempts to examine the direct effect of transformational leadership on job competency and lecturer performance.Design/methodology/approachFor the purpose of the study, quantitative research was applied by conducting an empirical survey with the active participation of 223 lecturers. The survey was conducted in ten high-ranked private universities in Jakarta, Indonesia. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed for the measurement and structural model analyses.FindingsThe results reveal that the effect of transformational leadership on lecturer performance is expressed only by indirect effect (through lecturer competency). Even though transformational leadership has a positive direct effect on lecturer performance, it is not statistically significant. This paper highlights the crucial role of lecturer competency in the performance of academic scholars. The findings suggest transformational leadership is fundamental in fostering competencies, which, in turn, improve the work performance of university lecturers.Originality/valueThis study makes significant contributions to the understanding of the interaction between transformational leadership and performance in higher education, and the statistical significance of lecturer work competency in mediating this relationship. The results of this study provide a snapshot of the contextual mechanism linking transformational leadership and lecturer performance.

Challenges in implementing online assessments at Maldivian higher education institutions: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic forced Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to abruptly adopt online assessments in place of traditional assessments, posing several challenges especially in the developing countries. The purpose of this study was to explore the challenges experienced by lecturers in implementing online assessments at HEIs in the Maldives, during the time of COVID-19 pandemic. Data was collected using qualitative, semi-structured interviews from a purposefully selected sample of 30 lecturers representing eleven different disciplines and ten HEIs in the country. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis method. Findings revealed seven major themes which include difficulties in keeping up with the fast-changing assessment policies; students ‘lack of awareness on institutional assessment policies and procedures; inadequate infrastructure and work-space to deliver online assessment; lack of technological competency of lecturers and students; issues related to work-load and time management; lecturers’ competency in designing online assessments; addressing student diversity; and ensuring academic integrity. In the light of these findings, it is recommended that both students and lecturers need to be made aware of institutional assessment policies, better training needs to be offered for lecturers to enhance their skills in designing and implementing online assessments so that they can offer more authentic online assessments that would enhance academic integrity.

The linkage between lecturer competencies and students economic behavior: The mediating role of digital and economic literacy

There has been a significant demand in literacies for students to accommodate the changes in students’ economic behavior. This study aims to understand how educator competencies impact the economic behavior of university students and confirms the mediating role of digital and economic literacy. The primary data were retrieved from 546 Indonesian university students using online questionnaires with a self-administered survey. A covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) was involved to confirm the proposed hypothesis. The findings indicate that lecturer competencies significantly affect economic literacy, digital literacy, and economic behavior among university students. In addition, this study confirms the role of economic and digital literacy in mediating the linkage between lecturer competencies and economic behavior. Therefore, understanding the determinants of the economic behavior of students allows educational institutions to create support systems and programs to deal with either academic achievement or behavior.

Digital Transformation in Higher Education: Solutions for Improving Online Teaching Competencies of Foreign Language Lecturers

As rapid technological advance associated with the context of post covid-19 pandemic, digital transformation in higher education in Vietnam is considered as an inevitable trend, in which lecturers, especially lecturers’ online teaching competencies play a decisive role for the success of this process. This study proposes a model of factors constituting the online teaching competencies of lecturers that affect students’ satisfaction with the online teaching activities of foreign language lecturers in some public universities in Ho Chi Minh City. As the data collected from 203 students at some public universities in Ho Chi Minh city through questionnaire, then analyzed via SPSS 20 software, there’re 06 factors affecting students’ satisfaction with online teaching competencies of lecturers, including pedagogy skills, technological skills, design skills, content skills, management and institutional skills, and social and communication skills. Accordingly, some implications are suggested based on the research findings to enhance the online teaching competencies of foreign language lecturers in some public universities in Ho Chi Minh city.

Teaching Competencies of Visual Communication Design Lecturers of Yunnan Universities in China

Teaching Competencies of Visual Communication Design Lecturers of Yunnan Universities in China

Using the Delphi Method to Explore Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Pedagogical Competence Training on University Lecturers in Vietnam

Pedagogical competence is one of the professional competencies of university lecturers. However, many universities have lecturers who are very competent in their subjects but do not have formal training in pedagogy. Therefore, it is necessary for lecturers teaching at the university level to participate in professional development courses on pedagogical competence. The purpose of this study was to explore the factors that affect the effectiveness of fostering pedagogical competence among university lecturers in Vietnam. The Delphi method was used to collect opinions from 40 educators. Research results showed that there are 29 factors affecting the effectiveness of fostering the pedagogical competence of university lecturers. Participants were classified into six main groups: factors that meet the training goals; factors on training content; factors on fostering methods; factors on media and training materials; factors on the form of training; and factors for evaluating training results. The results of this study will help policymakers and educational organisations devise institutions to improve the pedagogical competence of university lecturers. This is also the basis for universities to focus on investing in fostering pedagogical competence for lecturers and finding appropriate ways to provide regular, long-term, and continuous training.

Capacity Building Model Strategy for Developing Lecturer Integrity and Competency in Efforts to Fulfill International Standards

This research aims to obtain a lecturer development model to increase the global competitiveness of higher education in the aspects of integrity and competency based on international (global) standards. World Class University (WCU) as a reference for ranking, recognition and assessment of universities on a world scale. In other words, universities are ranked by institutions that have an international reputation. This mixed method research with two quantitative and qualitative stages targeted 650 UPI lecturers who had doctoral qualifications. Next, a sample of 10% or 65 people from the population was taken. This research uses mixed methods with two quantitative and qualitative stages. The data collection stages were carried out first, Preparation for field studies, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was carried out to analyze policy issues for developing the integrity and competence of international standard lecturers, Surveys, interviews and filling out questionnaires, documentation studies within the scope of the Indonesian University of Education (UPI) and finally carried out Analysis of Survey Results Data using descriptive statistical techniques and qualitative data classification techniques. The research results show that integrity, competence and performance are very important components and variables in developing human resources for UPI lecturers to achieve World Class Universities (WCU). The influence between variables according to SEM shows that the direct variable integrity on competence is only 0.458, the influence of integrity on performance is 0.446 and the influence of competence on performance is 0.460. or it can be concluded that everything is in a moderate position.

Analisis Manajemen Perencanaan Kurikulum dalam Menghasilkan Kualifikasi Lulusan Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Arab di Indonesia

This research aims to analyze the curriculum planning management strategy based on Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) in the Arabic Language Education Study Program in Indonesia in producing graduate qualifications that meet community needs and job demands through online surveys. This research is qualitative in nature by inviting responses from 4 Heads of Study Programs and analyzing curriculum documents for the Arabic Language Education Study Program. The study program criteria are selected to represent State General Universities and State Islamic Religious Universities. The results of the research show that the curriculum planning management strategy carried out in the Arabic Language Education Study Program in Indonesia is: a) Mapping the main and supporting profiles of graduates in accordance with needs and job opportunities, b) Forming a special team to manage the MBKM program, c) Planning a budgeting system funding for the MBKM program with clear regulations, d) Carrying out effective and deep-rooted socialization, e) Increasing lecturer competency, f) Reforming Arabic language learning based on information technology and integrated with multidisciplinary science, and g) Optimizing partnership collaboration with various parties, especially industry. Through this curriculum planning management strategy, 10 profile qualifications for graduates of the Arabic Language Education Study Program suit the needs and demands of the job market. From the results of this research, it is hoped that there will be further mapping of the 10 profile qualifications of graduates of the Arabic Language Education Study Program in Indonesia along with their instruments.

PENGARUH PELAYANAN ADMINISTRASI, FASILITAS PENDIDIKAN DAN KOMPETENSI DOSEN TERHADAP KEPUASAN TARUNA POLITEKNIK TRANSPORTASI DARAT BALI (POLTRADA BALI)

Changes in people's mindsets about the importance of education have an impact on the increasing public interest in higher education. Higher education is considered to be a place that produces quality human resources. Increasingly fierce competition and the demands of society's needs for quality oriented toward the value of service users ultimately pressure organizations to be able to respond quickly. Facing this condition, the main thing that must be prioritized by universities is student satisfaction. This study aims to analyze the effect of administrative services, educational facilities, and lecturer competence on the satisfaction of Bali Land Transportation Polytechnic cadets. The number of samples used was 69 with the proportional sampling method. Data collection using a questionnaire The data analysis technique uses multiple linear regression analysis with the SmartPLS application. The results showed that administrative services, educational facilities, and lecturer competence had a positive and significant effect on the satisfaction of Bali Land Transportation Polytechnic cadets. Among the three influential independent variables, lecturer competence is the one that has the most influence on cadet satisfaction. The magnitude of the influence of independent variables on cadet satisfaction is 92.9%.

Effectiveness of Lecturer Development Programs in the Context of Higher Education Management

As time goes by, changes always occur. This can be seen in the education sector where the need for education is increasingly urgent in order to improve the quality of higher education through lecturer development. Higher education plays a crucial role in the formation of quality human resources, and skilled and continuously developing lecturers have a direct impact on the student learning experience. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the effectiveness of lecturer development programs in the context of higher education management. The aim of this research is to assess the extent to which lecturer development programs can achieve the goal of increasing their teaching competencies and skills. The research method used is a qualitative research method involving a survey of lecturers who have participated in the program, analysis of academic performance, and in-depth interviews. The research results show that the majority of lecturers experience continuous improvement in understanding, use of innovative teaching methods, and involvement in research. In addition, the lecturer development program succeeded in motivating participants to innovate in teaching methods, increase the competitiveness of higher education, and strengthen relationships between lecturers and students. Through lecturer development programs, universities can achieve improvements in the quality of teaching and research, which in turn improves the institution's reputation. The conclusion of this research is that this program is effective in increasing lecturer competency, which has a positive impact on the overall quality of higher education. Thus, investment in lecturer development programs can be considered a sustainable strategy to advance the quality of higher education and achieve the goal of developing quality human resources.

Lecturer Competence and Student Satisfaction: A Roadmap for Quality Education

Lecturer Competence and Student Satisfaction: A Roadmap for Quality Education

Evaluation of Lecturers Professional Competency of Students’ Assessment in Tertiary Institutions in Zamfara State

The aim of this study is to examine the lecturers’ assessment competency of learning outcomes in tertiary institutions in Zamfara State. The Survey design was adopted for this study. The population of the study comprised all the 954 academic staff (lecturers/ instructors) in the three (3) Federal Government owned tertiary institutions in Zamfara State, which include Federal University Gusau (FUGUS), Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau and Federal Polytechnics Kaura Namoda. Federal University Gusau (FUGUS), Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau and Federal Polytechnics Kaura Namoda have 315, 220 and 419 academic staff respectively. The sample size of the study is 278 academic staff. Proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to select two hundred and seventy-eight (278) academic staff from the three (3) Federal Government owned tertiary institutions in Zamfara State. The instrument used for data collection is a researcher designed questionnaire termed “Lecturers’ Competency of Assessment of Learning Questionnaire (LCALQ)”. The Data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics of Analysis of Variance, t-test, Standard Deviation and Weighted Mean. The results showed that lecturers’ professional competence in assessment in Zamfara state tertiary institution are adequate in some aspect of assessment which includes competence in choosing assessment methods appropriate for instructional decisions, administering, scoring, and interpreting the results of assessment methods, using assessment results in making decisions about individual students, developing valid students grading procedures, communicating assessment results to students’ parents and recognizing unethical, illegal, and otherwise inappropriate assessment methods, except in the area of developing assessment methods that is inadequate. It was further concluded that no significant difference exists in the level of competence of male and female lecturers in assessment of students’ outcomes, but revealed significance difference across the three federal own tertiary institutions in Zamfara state. Based on these findings, it was recommended that lecturers in tertiary institution should be train on all the components of assessments practices that will benefit undergraduate students learning outcomes.

The Effectiveness of Distance Learning in Pandemic Covid-19: Creative Economics Course

This study aims to describe the effectiveness of online distance learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since the outbreak of the Covid 19 Pandemic in Indonesia, efforts to prevent the spread and transmission of Covid 19 in government education units through the Ministry of Education and Culture applied policy of closing schools and moved teaching and learning activities through the implementation of Learning From Home (LFH) in the form of Distance Learning (DL). This study uses a quantitative approach. The population in this study was all students of the Master of Economics Education study program who took creative economy courses in the odd semester of 2020/2021. Data collection techniques used in this study are: 1. Documentation 2. Observation guidelines 3. Test 4. Performance. Data Analysis Technique used descriptive statistic. Research results are 1) very effective in achieving learning outcomes both online presence, lecturer presentations, student presentations, assignment submissions, final semester exams, the lack of success is not caused by using online distance learning media but it is because lack of student competence in designing and opening a business creative economy. 2) the advantages is it can prevent the spread of Covid 19 in education units and the weaknesses is the competence of students and lecturers who are not the same in operating online learning devices, expensive internet package costs and network instability Internet. Keywords: Online Distance Learning, Covid – 19, Creative Economy

Blended-Learning Training and Evaluation: A Qualitative Study

This study aims to investigate lecturers' understanding of blended learning and skills in using several platforms for blended learning-based lectures, the effectiveness of the training on blended learning to improve lecturers’ competence, and the impact of the blended-learning lectures on their students’ learning outcomes. A quantitative approach was implemented in this research. The participants involved 30 lecturers and 67 students of Jabal Ghafur University, selected by purposive sampling. Data were collected through tests and questionnaires and analysed descriptively. The results showed an increase in lecturers’ knowledge and skills in applying blended learning-based lectures. The lecturers’ and students’ responses to blended learning are also positive. This research concluded that the blended learning training in improving lecturer competence was considered effective and impacted their students’ learning outcomes. This research is hoped to be a reference and a model for teaching and learning to be adapted by universities for the blended learning model as a current learning method to support the current curriculum.

STRATEGY TO CHANGE THE RESEARCH RESULT BECOME MONOGRAPH BOOK

University plays a role in implementing the Tri Dharma of university which consists of Education and Teaching, Research and Development, and Community Service. As a lecturer, social responsibility and professional ethics require lecturers to implement the Tri Dharma of university which not only produces quality scientific contributions but also to ensure that the knowledge produced can be accessed and utilized by society at large. This activity is carried out in order to develop the habit of lecturers to write/compile their own monograph books for the needs of lecturers, students, institutions and the general public. It is hoped that lecturers can develop the ability to write books and have alternative publications for research results and/or community service by this skill. The implementation method used in this service activities is webinars and online mentoring by 203 participants through 3 stages, namely the preparation, implementation and evaluation stages. This service activity is very supportive and able to develop lecturer competence in writing books. This can be seen from the seriousness in following the content of webinar, interaction during the discussion process and the results of the questionnaire shows that 99.02% were satisfied with the implementation of the service and understanding of the material presented.

IMPLEMENTASI METODE PROMETHEE UNTUK PENILAIAN INDEKS KINERJA BERDASARKAN KOMPETENSI DOSEN

Lecturers are both professional educators and researchers whose main tasks are transforming, developing and spreading knowledge, technology, and arts through education, research, and community service.
 This research produces a decision support system that can be used to determine the competence of lecturers at a tertiary institution. The use of Promethee as a multi-criteria analysis method is very helpful in determining the ranking of lecturer competencies implemented. Pedagogic competencies, 2. Professional competencies, 3. Personality Competencies and 4. Social Competencies. This system provides conclusions which consist of management in determining the ranking of competent lecturers

Arabic Phoneme Learning Challenges for Madurese Students and the Solutions

This article discussed the challenges in pronouncing Arabic phonemes by students at INSTIKA Madura. Phoneme pronunciation is the most important principle in Arabic. Without the correct phoneme pronunciation, a language cannot be understood. The problem of phoneme pronunciation was investigated and a solution was found based on factor analysis. Qualitative descriptive research design was used with a case study approach. Data collection methods include interviews with lecturers and students, direct observation of in-class learning and documentation of the results of lecturer notes. The data analysis model adhered the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana. Validity was ensured through passion, observation, triangulation, and expert views. The finding of the research showed problems with Arabic phonemes, which were categorized as Akhtha’ al-Harakat, Akhtha’ al-Ibdal, Akhtha’ al-Hadzf, and Akhtha’ al-Tahrif. Factors include language problems (characteristics of the first and second languages) and non-language problems (student characteristics, lecturer competence, learning strategies, lesson materials, and learning facilities). The proposed solutions included error and comparative analysis for language problems, motivation, diagnosis, cooperative learning, detailed examples, pronunciation exercises, and adequate facilities for non-language problems. This research provided a comprehensive study of the challenges of pronouncing Arabic phonemes at INSTIKA Madura. Certain types of errors and the underlying factors that affect pronunciation were identified. Practical solutions were proposed, addressing both language and non-language aspects to improve students' pronunciation skills. These findings offered valuable insights for educators, curriculum developers and language instructors, facilitating targeted interventions and effective teaching strategies to students struggling with Arabic phonetics.

Pelatihan Penguatan Materi Kesastraan Bagi Dosen Pendidikan Bahasa Indonesia Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Bumi Persada

This report discusses the dedication to strengthening literary material for Indonesian Language Education lecturers at FKIP Bumi Persada University. The aim of his service is to increase the understanding and competence of lecturers in teaching and studying Indonesian literature. The initial needs analysis involves surveys and interviews to identify faculty shortages and challenges. The program includes seminars, group discussions, and teaching practice. The results show an increase in lecturers' understanding and competence, enabling the application of more varied teaching methods and more in-depth analysis of literary works. This program provides significant reinforcement of literary material, with a positive impact on teaching and student learning in the field of Indonesian literature. The success of this activity is measured from the process and results of the training. The success of the process is measured by observing several aspects of attitude, such as activeness, cooperation and responsibility. Performance assessment is carried out when participants in groups discuss the results of developing their literary material. Evaluation of activity results is measured based on mastery of training material which includes the results of independent practice, namely compiling Indonesian language literary material.

The Competence of Islamic Education Lecturers in the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program

The Competence of Islamic Education Lecturers in the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program

The Impact of the Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Program in Improving Student Competence

One of the objectives of the MBKM program is to improve the competence of hard skills and soft skills of students. This study aims to determine the impact of the MBKM program in improving student competencies. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study design. The subjects of this study were UMS Accounting Education students class of 2019 and 2020 who participated in the MBKM program and Accounting Education lecturers. The object of this research is the MBKM program and the impact of the MBKM learning program on improving the competence of UMS Accounting Education students. Data collection techniques using interviews and documentation. Data validity techniques used are source triangulation and technique triangulation. Data analysis techniques by means of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of this study indicate that students and lecturers are aware of the MBKM program. Before the MBKM program, UMS Accounting Education already had programs similar to MBKM. Students and lecturers who participate in the MBKM program argue that this MBKM program can improve soft skills and hard skills, as well as competencies as a provision for students for life after graduating from college, and can increase the capacity and competence of lecturers. Thus, the MBKM program is expected to produce competitive graduates.