Teacher Working Group Research Articles

Paya Kepala Sekolah Dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Guru Dalam Memanfaatkan Lingkungan Sebagai Sumber Belajar Dengan Menggunakan Diskusi Kelompok Kerja Guru

The Principal's Efforts in Improving the Ability of Teachers to Utilize the Environment as a Learning Resource By Using Teacher Working Group Discussions at SD Negeri 1 Jipangan, Banyudono District, Boyolali Regency, For the 2021/2022 Academic Year. This study aims to determine the ability of teachers to use the environment as a learning resource at SD Negeri 1 Jipangan, Banyudono District, Boyolali Regency.
 The results of this study show that through the Teacher Working Group can improve the ability of teachers to use the environment as a learning resource, this is because through the Working Group teachers feel that they have received input and know the shortcomings in implementing Utilizing the Environment as a Learning Resource. Based on the results of the study, it can be seen that through the Teacher Working Group, the ability of teachers to utilize the environment as a learning resource at SD Negeri 1 Jipangan, Banyudono District, Boyolali Regency, for the 2021/2022 Academic Year.

Implementasi dan Evaluasi Manajemen Pendidikan Islam di MAN 2 Padangsidimpuan

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which the implementation and evaluation of Islamic education management in MAN 2 Model Padangsidimpuan. To find out the success of the education program implemented, an evaluation is needed, which is called program evaluation. This research uses descriptive research method. This research method is a method that seeks to reveal the facts of an event, object, activity, process, and human as it is at the present time or a period that is still possible in the respondent's memory. The results of the study include there are macro and micro policies in Islamic education management at MAN 2 Padangsidimpuan. Macro policies for teachers to develop educational policies that have been set by the government, especially those related to the curriculum. In compiling an annual, semi-annual, quarterly, or lesson unit program, it must have the same components, namely objectives, lesson materials, learning methods and media, and evaluation, only the breadth and depth are different. The principal's policy towards increasing teacher professional competence at MAN 2 Padangsidimpuan from a macro perspective is that teachers are required to make learning tools: annual programs, semester programs, syllabus, and complete lesson plans in accordance with the 2013 curriculum. Micro policy, a policy made by the head of the madrasa, namely by increasing teacher competencies, including the professional competence of teacher professionalism. The policies are conducting professional coaching which includes: (1) seminar; (2) discussion; (3) training; (4) technical guidance/guidance by tutors/tutorials in class and teacher working groups (KKG).

The Effect of Teacher Work Group on the Performance of Elementary School Teachers in Pujut District, Central Lombok Regency

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the activities of the Teacher Working Group on the performance of elementary school teachers in Pujut District, Central Lombok Regency. The population of this study were elementary school teachers in Pujut District, Central Lombok Regency, totalling 101 teachers and the research sample. The technique used for data collection is a questionnaire. The data analysis used was descriptive analysis, prerequisite test and hypothesis testing, which included linear regression analysis in determining the effect of teacher working group activities on teacher performance. The results showed that the KKG activity significantly affected the performance of elementary school teachers in Pujut District, Central Lombok Regency, by 51.1%, with p=0.001. This means that the more the Teacher Working Group activities increase, the teacher's performance will improve.

THE EFFECT OF PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP AND INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ON TEACHER PERFORMANCE AT SMAN 18 TANGERANG REGENCY

The problems in this research are: (1) is there any influence of principal's leadership on teacher performance at SMAN 18 Tangerang Regency; (2) is there any influence of Interpersonal Communication on teacher performance at SMAN 18 Tangerang Regency; (3) is there any influence of principal leadership and interpersonal communication together on teacher performance at SMAN 18 Tangerang Regency. Based on the theoretical study and the formulation of the problem, hypotheses were made, namely (1) there was a positive and significant influence between the principal's leadership on teacher performance at SMAN 18 Tangerang Regency. (2) there is a positive and significant effect of Interpersonal Communication on teacher performance at SMAN 18 Tangerang Regency. (3) there is a positive and significant influence between the principal's leadership and interpersonal communication together on the performance of teachers at SMAN 18 Tangerang Regency. The aims of this research are: (1) To find out, understand and analyze the influence of principal's leadership on teacher performance at SMAN 18 Tangerang Regency; (2) To find out, understand and analyze the influence of interpersonal communication on teacher performance at SMAN 18 Tangerang Regency; (3) To find out, understand and analyze the magnitude of the influence of the principal's leadership and interpersonal communication together on the work motivation of teachers at SMAN 18 Tangerang Regency. The population in this study were all teachers of SMAN 18 Tangerang Regency, totaling 45 teachers, with a sample of 45 people and using a saturated sampling technique of total population. The method used for data collection is a questionnaire method. The data analysis used was descriptive analysis, prerequisite test and hypothesis testing which included multiple linear regression analysis to determine the effect of teacher working group activities and academic supervision on teacher performance. Data analysis used SPSS 24 for Windows program. The results showed; (1) the tcount value of the principal's leadership variable is 3.105 with a significant level of 0.003 meaning the principal's leadership has a significant effect on teacher performance; 2) the tcount of interpersonal communication is 3.658 with a significant level of 0.001 meaning that the interpersonal communication variable has a significant effect on teacher performance; 3) the F value of the principal's leadership and interpersonal communication on teacher performance is 56.004 with a significant level of 0.000. The test criteria are if Fcount > F table and significant level < 0.05 so it can be concluded that the principal's leadership and interpersonal communication on teacher performance have a significant effect on teacher performance.

Participation and learning in prek teacher workgroups: a communities of practice analysis of mathematics-focused professional development

ABSTRACT Professional collaboration is widely seen as an important component in educator professional development, but we know little about the interactional processes that undergird teacher learning in collaborative workgroups. This paper focuses on four collaborative workgroups in a yearlong, mathematics-focused professional development series for pre-Kindergarten teachers. Using a communities of practice framework, we analyzed teacher workgroup conversations to understand how these interactions mediated teachers’ learning. We identified three modes of participation that characterized workgroup conversations and influenced the availability and quality of learning opportunities afforded to participants: interpersonal management, validation, and collective reasoning. Findings provide insight into how interactional processes in teacher workgroups may advance or inhibit teachers’ learning.

The value of an online group for teaching group work skills

ABSTRACT This article examines third year social work students’ perceptions of the value of a mandatory, self-help online support group for teaching group work skills. Students overwhelmingly identified the group’s worth as lying in the mutual support received. They also felt that participating in a live group fostered the translation of group work theory and skills into a concrete environment. Experiential group work is the foundation of group work pedagogy in face-to-face classroom settings. This research suggests that this experience can be meaningfully replicated in a virtual context. Other course activities such as journaling and formal reflection and assessment of group process and dynamics support the integration of group work knowledge and skills promoted through the group experience. It is thus a teaching strategy that instructors of online group work courses might incorporate in the course curriculum.

Digital Training From Home (DFH) For Teachers At SD KKG Reje Lele Nimbong Cibal District

This PKM departs from the many problems of online learning during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This PKM is carried out to train and assist teachers in using technology-based learning applications, namely Google Classroom, Google Form, Google Meet, and Zoom. The choice of LMS types such as Google Classroom, Google Form, Google Meet, and Zoom are considered easy to use by teachers and by students. Google classroom by integrating various features used, namely google form (to provide questions/practices during the learning process), google meet (for face-to-face learning online), google drive, google doc., and so on. This PKM is carried out for teachers in the Reje catfish Nimbong KKG cluster in Cibal sub-district. KKG (Teacher Working Group) as a forum for teachers to develop their professionalism through training, seminars, sharing, about new learning information, the use of updated learning media and learning evaluation and assessment techniques. Based on this consideration, this digital from home training was conducted at the Reje Lele Nimbong KKG, Cibal District.

ArcGIS story maps in improving teachers’ Geography awareness

The purpose of this study is to examine the use of story maps in increasing sustainable Geography awareness among Geography teachers. The advent of story maps has altered the current Geography education in the digital era. ArcGIS story maps are a type of user-friendly geospatial technology renewal. This story map is believed capable of helping students learn Geography more independently, transforming Geography education. This belief should be reinforced by implementing story maps on their own Geography teachers, who have low Geography literacy rates in general. This action research involved 67 Geography teachers who were members of the East Java Geography Teacher Working Group, with various backgrounds, ages, and teaching experiences. Learning is implemented using blended learning and the in-on-in model. With blended project-based learning, this research was conducted to solve problems related to high school teachers' low Geography awareness. To identify the effects of the treatment, the obtained data were analyzed using a different test with paired t-test. The findings showed that story maps could increase long-term geographic awareness, illustrated by the obtained significant level of more than 0.05. This success is influenced by teachers' knowledge and experience with geospatial technology, as well as their age. Although the ability to create story projects is limited, the use of story maps provides a meaningful experience for teachers to think, reason, and act geographically.

Pelatihan Pemanfataan Kelas Daring New Edmodo dalam Pembelajaran Tematik di Sekolah Dasar Muhammadiyah Singkut

During the pandemic, learning is done from home. Learning from home is constrained by activity, participation, and monitoring of student activities during learning. This is the basis for teachers to innovate in learning. The use of applications or learning platforms can help teachers in delivering material and increasing student activity. One of the learning platforms that can be used is Edmodo. Teachers at SD Muhammadyah Singkut are not familiar with Edmodo. Training is needed so that teachers can use Edmodo smoothly. The main purpose of the PPM activity at the Muhammadyah Singkut Elementary School is to provide the latest knowledge regarding the use of new Edmodo as an online class during the pandemic. Specifically, the training objectives are 1. To provide information on the use of new Edmodo features to create active learning through Edmodo online classes. 2. Provide learning design knowledge through new edmodo. 3 Provide knowledge on applying online learning through new edmodo. The training is accompanied by mentoring and evaluation activities. The target is the Muhammadyah Singkut Elementary School teachers will transfer the knowledge gained during the training to teachers in the Teacher Working Group (KKG). The method used in this training is carried out in six stages, namely expository, question and answer, analyzing learning videos, practice of designing online-based active learning, presentations by simulating learning and reflection. The activity steps are carried out systematically. The training plan begins with the activity of providing information about active learning online. What strategies can be applied in learning and what applications can be used in learning. The second step involves questions and answers conducted in small groups. The third step is to analyze the learning video, this activity provides an opportunity for the teacher to see the active learning carried out by the model. When analyzing the teacher was asked to note the good and bad things in learning. The fourth step is to design active online-based learning in small groups and provide assistance. The fifth step is to present the draft prepared. Other participants are directed to be students and observers. This method ends with reflection, where the reflection activity is an activity to see the abilities and skills of the teachers after the training is complete. This activity is also an evaluation of the implementation of PPM. The training will produce an online active learning planning product that is prepared by the teacher during PPM activities. This community service has resulted in an increased understanding of teachers in integrating online learning through Edmodo. The online learning design through the Edmodo application was developed by the teacher during the training. New understanding of teachers in learning through Edmodo. The results of the questionnaire showed 87% of teachers' understanding to be applied in learning.

Workshop Evaluasi Pembelajaran Daring bagi Guru Sekolah Dasar Mitra PGSD UNM Kampus VI Bone

Online learning during Covid-19 pandemic allows teaching and learning activities to occur without having to meet physically and at a distance by utilizing a computer or smartphone. However, the digital skills of Indonesian teachers are still low. So that the evaluation of online learning outcomes is less effective and does not characterize evaluations that measure cognitive, affective and psychomotor abilities. Evaluation is mostly done by giving assignments via Whatsapp, not measurements or tests. While there are many applications that can be used to measure student learning progress, such as Google Forms, Kahoot, Quizizz, and Wordwall. Therefore, community service was carried out in the form of a Workshop of online learning evaluation for elementary school teachers: partners of PGSD UNM Campus VI Bone. This community service is carried out by means of lectures, demonstrations or practices, and evaluation of the results of the training. The result shows that teachers master the use of Google Forms as an effective evaluation platform. Partner teachers are expected to be able to train colleagues both through workshops at the school level and at the Teacher Working Group to improve the digital skills of Indonesian teachers.

Developing a Systematic Training Programme in Women’s Mental Health

This presentataion outlines the development of a post-membership masterclass programme in Perinatal Psychiatry, funded by Health Education England and delivered through the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The masterclass programme renges from 5-15 days and there are separate programmes for consultants, SAS doctors and senior trainees in psychiatry. The course is delivered by experts in the area and contains a mix of didactic teaching and small group work. The programme was developed to meet the workforce needs of rapidly expanding perinatal mental services throughout England. The programme also helps facilitate the needs of perinatal psychiatrists from Ireland and from the devolved nations of the UK (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).DisclosureNo significant relationships.

DESKRIPSI PERMASALAHAN GURU DALAM PEMBELAJARAN TEMATIK DI KELAS V SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI 03 PONTIANAK SELATAN

AbstractThis research aims to describe the problems of teachers in thematic learning in class V Elementary School 03 South Pontianak. The research method used is descriptive method in the form of qualitative research. The source of the data for this research is the fifth grade teacher at the 03 South Pontianak State Elementary School. The data of this research are the results of interviews and questionnaires about teacher constraints in the implementation of thematic learning. The results of the analysis show firstly, that most teachers agree that the obstacles in implementing thematic learning are due to the limited knowledge of teachers regarding the application of thematic learning models and constraints in implementing thematic learning due to the limited media they have, so it is difficult to determine the right media in linking the theme to the subject. integrated, and constrained in applying thematic learning because the experience of teaching teachers using the thematic approach is still minimal, they still find it difficult to present thematic learning to students, and most of the means to support thematic learning in schools tend to be limited, so they have difficulty implementing thematic learning. the solutions provided by schools and the efforts made by teachers to increase knowledge and understanding related to thematic learning are by sharing (exchanging opinions) with fellow teachers, holding Teacher Working Groups (KKG), attending training (education and training), participating in ICT (in-house training)Keywords: Description, Problems, Thematic Learning.

Peran KKG dalam Penguatan Kompetensi Profesional Guru SD di Gugus Diponegoro Korwilcam Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Karangmoncol Purbalingga

This research is a case study research aimed at analyzing the role of the teacher working group (KKG) in strengthening the professional competence of elementary school teachers in the Diponegoro Cluster Korwilcam Education and Culture Office of Karangmoncol Purbalingga. Data were collected using interview, observation and documentation techniques and then analyzed using three stages, namely data reduction, data display and verification. The results showed that with the various activities carried out by the KKG, the teachers already had the ability to master the material and scientific mindset that supported the subjects they taught, the teachers were able to organize fun learning activities, were able to conduct classroom action research as a reflective effort from the activities. learning that has been held, and able to utilize information and communication technology to organize innovative learning activities.

Strengthening the Literature of Islamic Religious Education Teachers to Increase Pedagogic and Professional Competence at Teacher Working Group Islamic Religious Education Cianjur Regency

This study aims to determine the implementation of Islamic Religious Education Teacher literacy strengthening to improve pedagogic and professional competencies, analyze Islamic Religious Education Teacher literacy strengthening programs to improve pedagogic and professional competencies, analyze the increase in Islamic Religious Education Teacher pedagogic and professional competencies after strengthening Islamic Religious Education Teacher literacy, and find out the results of the Islamic Religious Education Teacher literacy strengthening program to improve pedagogical and professional competence. The research method used is an experiment with pre and post-matching control groups. The research subjects were 34 Islamic Religious Education Teacher Primary School at Teacher Working Group Islamic Religious Education Cianjur. Collecting data using tests, interviews, observations, and documentation. The data were analyzed with a quantitative approach. The results of the study are as follows. First, some Islamic Religious Education Teachers are still weak in understanding pedagogic and professional competencies. This condition is motivated by the low involvement of Islamic Religious Education teachers in the Continuing Professional Development (PKB) program. Second, the literacy program focuses on two things, namely literacy strengthening training, mentoring, and product documentation assessment. The training is carried out using a learning by doing approach. Strengthening literacy is guided by the team to produce products following the substance.

Engineering Student Experiences of Group Work

Soft skills are a crucial component for success in today’s workplace as employers increasingly value work that is collaborative and encompasses diverse perspectives. Despite this, most engineering programs fail to explicitly teach students transferable skills, including the best practices of group work. This research sought to explore how undergraduate experiences of group work change over time. This research also investigated what reflecting on cooperative education (co-op) experiences tells us about teaching group work in academic settings. Despite frequently noting the influence of group work in developing their communication skills and brainstorming ideas over time, students become somewhat more frustrated over time with their experiences of group work, mainly due to conflicting personalities and ideas among team members and/or a “slacker” student. However, our findings also show that students become more confident working in teams over time, as upper-year students were more likely to assume a leadership role and self-reported higher past performance as a group member. This study offers insights into the changing group work experiences of undergraduate engineering students as they progress through coursework and engage in experiential learning and work-integrated learning opportunities, such as co-op placements. The findings of this study can inform educators on how to best incorporate methods for teaching transferable soft skills.

Media Development and Digital Evaluation Training to Improve High School Teacher Competence in the Industrial Revolution 4.0 Era in Sawahlunto City, Sumatera Barat

Learning is a process of interaction between teachers and students that considers various internal and external aspects. In the internal context, the learning process needs to change regarding the industrial revolution 4.0 which has an impact on all aspects. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic also demands many changes in the presentation of learning. Middle school teachers in Sawahlunto City have minimal knowledge about media development and digital evaluation. In connection with this, it is necessary to conduct training to increase teacher competence in the field of media and digital evaluation. The training method is online and offline with a total of 30 training participants. The training is carried out through presentations by resource persons, then practice and assistance in developing media and digital evaluations. In the final stage, training evaluation activities are carried out. Training Outcomes The trainees have competence in designing and developing digital evaluations. Regarding the process in the implementation of the training, the participants were very satisfied with the average score of the questionnaire at 4.54 (scale 1-5). The follow-up to the implementation of the training was the formation of a teacher working group and coordination through whatsApp groups to follow up on the training that had been carried out.

Based Learning Training Lesson Study to Improve the Quality of Elementary School Teachers Kartasura Muhammadiyah, Indonesia

Aim of study is to examine and describe 1) the effectiveness of lesson study as a model of Muhammadiyah Elementary School teacher training to improve the quality of learning 2) validation of lesson study as a model of Muhammadiyah elementary school teacher training to improve the quality of learning. This research used an approach of descriptive-qualitative phenomenology and the research design used the modified class action-based lesson study. The subject of study included the Primary School teachers Muhammadiyah of Kartasura, and the informants were the teachers, headmasters, supervisor. The data gathering employed questionnaires, interview, and observation The data analysis used the first order understanding and second order understanding with an interactive model, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion/verification. The conclusion of this research is, 1) The effectiveness of lesson study as a model of coaching Muhammadiyah elementary school teachers to improve its the quality of learning through K3S (Principal Working Group), while its implementation through KKG (Teacher Working Group) activities. 2) validation lesson study as a model of teacher development to improve its quality of learning through validation on a limited scale programmed by the KKG (Teacher Working Group) at the cluster level in each school, and carried out evaluation, and validation of this lesson study to create active, innovative, creative and fun learning.

PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI PROFESIONAL GURU MELALUI SUPERVISI AKADEMIK DENGAN TEKNIK T2SM

This School Action Research aims to see the effectiveness of the academic supervision of the T2SM method in improving the professional competence of teachers at SMP Negeri 4 Depok in the 2020/2021 academic year. This research was conducted in odd semesters with 36 teachers as the object of research. Professional teachers are teachers who are able to carry out their duties in accordance with their responsibilities and professions according to their characteristics, among others; understand the task, collaborate effectively with students, parents of students, fellow teachers, and the community, able to develop themselves for the sake of improving services to students; able to direct, motivate and grow student behavior; and maintain the position code of ethics. The purpose of academic supervision is to help teachers develop skills, develop curricula, develop teacher working groups, and guide classroom action research to achieve the learning goals set for their students. The result of this research is that there is an increase in the number of teachers and the percentage of academic competence. It can be seen that 94.46% have completed learning administration, carried out classroom learning activities in accordance with the learning implementation plan, and have carried out an assessment in accordance with the assessment guidelines both on the assessment of attitudes, knowledge, and skills and have carried out item analysis. The use of the T2SM method has proven to be effective in improving the professional competence of teachers.

Audio Visual Media Learning Guidance using Wondershare Filmora as Elementary School Teacher Professional Development in Batupoaro District Baubau City

The field of Information Technology which is the basis of learning, in this case the basis of the Teacher Working Group is obliged to share about video editing procedures with Filmora. In addition, the existence of a Teacher Working Group organization in Batupoaro District is also a strong reason to help schools that have not yet received an understanding of the Wondershare Filmora software. The method used in this service activity is in the form of socialization and practice. Through training and guidance, it is hoped that the Teacher Working Group in Batupoaro District can make Wondershare Filmora software as a good learning medium to be applied in elementary schools. The results of this service activity are marked by increased knowledge, understanding and skills of the Teacher Working Group Batupoaro Cluster 2 Baubau City has: 1) a better understanding of multimedia, especially in terms of video editing, 2 becomes more aware of applicable information technology, 3) become more aware of the Wondershare Filmora software application in daily learning classes, 4) become more confident when entering the community with the knowledge they have

Peran Kepala Sekolah dalam Pengembangan Karakter Siswa Berbasis Profesionalisme Guru

Abstract Education is not only focused on the intellectual factors that a person has while studying but also must be integrated with other factors such as attitudes, behavior, and character. With this, the article describes the role of the principal at SMK Cendekia Madiun in developing professional teachers in the educational process who can improve student character. The data collection technique used is interviews. Data processing and analysis techniques through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The role of school principals in improving teacher professionalism at Cendekia Vocational Schools by empowering teachers is manifested in IHT (in House Training) activities, KKG (Teacher Working Group) or MGMP (Subject Teacher Consultations) activities and directing teachers to set good examples, provide guidance, direction, holding character development, extra-curricular and religious activities. As well as creating new activities in the form of planting vegetables and raising catfish which are divided into each class. In addition, SMK Cendekia Madiun holds character development activities that instill the character of students who are honest, disciplined, independent, creative, love the homeland, democratic attitude, hard work, love to read, care for the environment, social care, religious, sense of responsibility, and especially according to the school's vision and mission that can develop students who are skilled, competitive, have faith and fear God Almighty. Keywords: Principal, Student Character, Teacher Professionalism