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Journal : Indonesian Journal of Education Methods Development

Principal Strategies for Strengthening Teachers’ Professional Competence in PAUD: Strategi Utama untuk Meningkatkan Kompetensi Profesional Guru di PAUD Umiyati, Siti; Nadiyah, Nadiyah; Wati, Mastika; Astria, Rani; Wati, Evi Sulistia
Indonesian Journal of Education Methods Development Vol. 18 No. 3 (2023): August
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/ijemd.v18i3.929

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General Background: Teachers’ professional competence is a key determinant of education quality, particularly at the early childhood level. Specific Background: Principals play a pivotal role in designing and implementing strategies to foster teachers’ competence in lesson planning, classroom management, and innovative teaching practices. Knowledge Gap: While many studies have examined teacher development, limited research has explored principals’ systematic strategies in the context of community-based PAUD institutions. Aim: This study aims to describe the strategies implemented by the principal of PAUD Sejenis Pelita Bunda Muaro Jambi to improve teachers’ professional competence. Results: Using a descriptive qualitative approach with observation, interviews, and documentation, the findings reveal that five main strategies—academic supervision, internal workshops, teacher learning communities, motivation and appreciation, and performance evaluation—significantly supported teacher development. Additional initiatives such as literacy culture, digital learning, and benchmarking enriched teachers’ professional growth, with 80% of teachers reporting improved ability to design lesson plans (RPPH). Novelty: This study highlights the integration of formal and informal strategies, combining supervision with collaborative and motivational practices. Implications: The findings emphasize the importance of principals’ adaptive leadership in sustaining teacher professionalism and can serve as a model for early childhood institutions seeking to strengthen teaching quality. Highlights: Principals integrate supervision, training, and evaluation Collaborative communities foster teacher professional growth Literacy, technology, and benchmarking enrich competence Keywords: Principal Strategy, Professional Competence, Teacher Development, PAUD, Leadership
Co-Authors Abdul Karim Abroto Afiyah, Khayatul Afriantoni Afriantoni Agus Setyo Budi Agustin, Eka Herliana Aisyah, Neri Aldina, Dayang Alisa, Yudiana Noor Andayani, Sri Astutik Andriani, Nova Andriani, Nova Ardiani, Dinda Yulian Ardiani, Dinda Yulian ARIE SULISTYOKO Arifin, Nur Hatima Inda AS, Ahmad Hudawi Atmarita Atmarita Bahran Bahran Beny Yusman Br Perangin, Br Perangin Br Sembiring, Elsye Meilinda Christian Wiradendi Wolor Destriani, Elma Dewanti, Lintang P Dewanti, Lintang Purwara Dhea, Andini Dhea, Andini Diana Rahmi Dudung Angkasa Efnita, Annike Erry Yudhya Mulyani Faizah, Revnika Furqan, Moh. Gea, Mayland Ghalda, Ayu Ghufairoh, Siti Gifari, Nazhif Ginting, Geby Theresa Hafidzi, Anwar Halimatun Sakdiah, Halimatun Hanifah, Luthfi Nur Harahap, Resti Amelya Harahap, Sanjaya Harna, Harna Hastuti, Nilna Widia HERA CHAIRUNISA, HERA Husna, Dita Amalia Husna, Dita Amalia I Gusti Agung Komang Diafari Djuni Hartawan Indah Arifin , Nur Hatima Ira Marti Ayu Izzah, Widya Nur Jus'at, Idrus Kahar, Aris Armeth Daud Al Karim, Abd Khaidir Fadil Khairi, Matlubul Khairi, Rofifa Kusrianti, Eri Kusumawati, Astrini Dewi Lubis, Aidil Azhary Marsofiyati Marsofiyati, Marsofiyati Martiana, Risa Misalsalina, Frisella Muafi Murnariswari, Kirana Nadiya, Feren Nanda Septiana Nils Aria Zulfianto Novianti, Anugrah Nur Aisyah Nurhidayah, Laura Septa Nurul Istiqomah Nurul Qomariyah Palupi, Khairizka Citra Pertiwi, Wulan Anna Putri Ronitawati Putri, Merlina Eka Putri, Ranty Aditya Putri, Rita Ivanka Pratama Qomariah, Titimatul Rachmanida Nuzrina Rahayu, Sri Indra Rahim, Elika Maret Rahmawati, Rahmawati Rahmayati, Nadiya Putri Ramadhan, Taufiq Ramadhia, Anggrita Salsabila Rani Astria, Rani Rizal, Fathur Rizki, Al Dwi Putri Rizki, Al Dwi Putri rosalia rosalia Sa'adah, Sa'adah Sabani Sabani, Sabani Sari, Eva Sari, Lindya Sembiring, Rinawati Shidiqah, Raysah Sa’diyah Simangunsong, Rufasa Mutia Salwa Simanjuntak, Acnes Cristina Siti Rahmawati Situmorang, Agtrimas Solikin Solikin Solikin Solikin soraya, Una Sukariasih, Luh Sundjaya, Tonny Syafiih, M Syafiih, M . Syafiih, M. Syauqillah, M. Ilham Zidni Umiyati, Siti Uswatun Hasanah Utami, Dessy Aryanti Utari, Jumiati Utari, Jumiati Virli Susanti, Utia Wahyuni, Yulia Wati, Evi Sulistia Wati, Mastika Windhiyaningrum, Rizkita Yamkee, Abduhakim Kaje Yunina, Qurratu A Zaid Ismail, Muhammad Zainal Arifin