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Teacher Adequacy and Projected Needs: Challenges and Future Direction for Special Schools in Central Kalimantan Piter Joko Nugroho; Theo Jhoni Hartanto; Holten Sion
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 17, No 1 (2025): MARCH 2025
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35445/alishlah.v17i1.6190

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Special education in Central Kalimantan Province faces significant challenges in ensuring quality education for children with disabilities, particularly regarding the availability and adequacy of competent teachers. The shortage of qualified educators negatively impacts learning outcomes and the overall effectiveness of state special schools (SLB). This study analyzes the adequacy and projected teacher needs in public SLBs over the next five years, while also exploring perspectives on teacher availability, workload, and learning quality. This research employs a mixed-methods approach with an explanatory sequential design, beginning with quantitative data collection and analysis, followed by qualitative exploration. The study involved 20 state SLBs in Central Kalimantan Province, utilizing descriptive statistics, teacher needs projection, and an interactive data model for analysis. Findings reveal serious gaps in the number and quality of teachers in state SLBs, hindering their capacity to deliver optimal education services for students with disabilities. The projected demand underscores an urgent need to address teacher shortages and improve instructional quality. The study highlights the importance of collaboration between the Central Kalimantan Provincial Government and local universities to accelerate the establishment of a special education (PLB) undergraduate program and enhance teacher training. Strategic action is crucial to improving special education services in Central Kalimantan. Strengthening teacher recruitment, training, and professional development will ensure that students with disabilities receive the support necessary for optimal growth and active participation in society.
Addressing the Special Education Teacher Shortage in Central Kalimantan: Dynamics, Challenges, and Collaborative Governance Solution Piter Joko Nugroho; Theo Jhoni Hartanto
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 18, No 1 (2026): MARCH 2026
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35445/alishlah.v18i1.8903

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The shortage of Special Education Teachers (SET) relative to Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Central Kalimantan Province remains a critical concern. The current SET–SEN ratio of 1:11, significantly below the national standard of 1:5, undermines equitable access to quality education for SEN students. This study examines the underlying dynamics and structural causes of this imbalance in public special schools (SLBN). A qualitative design was employed, with data collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis across selected SLBNs and relevant government institutions. Data were analyzed thematically, supported by source triangulation, member checking, audit trails, and peer debriefing to ensure rigor and credibility. The findings reveal that the SET shortage is a systemic and multidimensional issue driven by three interrelated factors: unsystematic, non–data-driven workforce planning; the absence of local undergraduate programs in special education; and limited interest among non-local applicants. These factors interact across policy, institutional, and individual levels, weakening the regional SET ecosystem. Peer debriefing further indicates that the issue reflects fragmented, cross-sectoral governance. Addressing the SET shortage requires a coordinated, collaborative governance approach. A four-stage framework—preparation, recruitment, placement, and continuous professional development (CPD)—is proposed to strengthen the SET ecosystem. Policy redesign that institutionalizes cross-sector collaboration is essential to ensure the sustainable and equitable fulfillment of SEN students’ educational rights.
Pengembangan Model Pelatihan Inovatif untuk Meningkatkan Kompetensi Guru SD Daerah Terpencil Piter Joko Nugroho
Sekolah Dasar: Kajian Teori dan Praktik Pendidikan Vol. 26 No. 2 (2017)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17977/um009v26i22017p101-115

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Abstract: Development of Innovative Training Model for Increasing Elementary School Teachers’ Competences on Remote Areas. The objective of the first phase of this multi-year study is to undertake defining phase conducted by training needs analysis. By survey research, data was collected from 86 teachers by distributing questionnaire, interviewing and FGD, then analyzed using TNA-T. The results showed that there were significant gaps in all pedagogical, social and professional competence indicators; in exception for the personality competence that from 5 indicators there were 3 indicators that had gaps. The indicator ‘V’ of pedagogic competence is an indicator that has the greatest gap, as well as being a model of innovative training that will be developed at the next research stage. IHT is an effective training recommended to improve the elementary school teachers’ competences on remote area. Abstrak: Pengembangan Model Pelatihan Inovatif untuk MeningkatkanKompetensi Guru SD Daerah Terpencil. Tujuan penelitian multi-tahun tahap pertama ini adalah melaksanakan tahap pendefinisian yang dilakukan melalui analisis kebutuhan pelatihan. Melalui penelitian survey data dikumpulkan dari 86 guru melalui penyebaran angket, wawancara dan FGD, yang selanjutnya dianalisismenggunakan TNA-T. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat kesenjangan pada seluruh indikator kompetensi pedagogik, sosial, dan profesional; terkecualikompetensi kepribadian dari 5 buah indikator terdapat 3 buah indikator yangmengalami kesenjangan. Indikator ‘V’ dari kompetensi pedagogik merupakanindikator yang memiliki kesenjangan terbesar sekaligus menjadi model pelatihan inovatif yang akan dikembangkan pada tahapan penelitian berikutnya. IHTmerupakan bentuk pelatihan yang direkomendasikan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi guru SD daerah terpencil.