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Elementary School English Teachers’ Self-assessment on their Teaching Competence: Challenges and Development Needs Harwanto, Novie Feronika; Herawarman, Narendra Setia
Proceedings Series on Social Sciences & Humanities Vol. 24 (2025): Proceedings of International Student Conference on Education (ISCE) 2025
Publisher : UM Purwokerto Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30595/pssh.v24i.1587

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Teacher competence is vital for improving the quality of education. However, many English teachers encounter challenges in developing their teaching competence. This study examined how elementary school English teachers evaluate their teaching competence. The main goal was to find out about the pedagogical, professional, social, and personal competencies that would require further development, as well as professional development strategies. The study participants were teachers from Christian primary schools in Semarang and Salatiga. Data were collected using self-assessment questionnaires and interviews. The findings revealed that social competence was given the highest assessment, while the lowest assessment was given to pedagogical competence. Therefore, this study suggested organizing further training programs to equip teachers with better pedagogical and professional competence in order to cope with the current demand of 21st-century education.
Technology Challenges and Opportunities in Indonesian School Education: Tantangan dan Peluang Teknologi dalam Pendidikan Sekolah Indonesia Mali, Yustinus Calvin Gai; Tresiani, Ike; Harwanto, Novie Feronika; Renita, Reza; Putriani, Arlinda; Widiprastyanti, Anita; Yuntiawati, Meykke Alvia; Erinta , Elmi; Samsuar, Rizky Setiawan; Arya, Raynaldo Gusti; Setia, Narendra
Pedagogia : Jurnal Pendidikan Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): August
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/pedagogia.v15i2.2208

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General Background: Technology has become an essential component in contemporary education, supporting teaching and learning practices across diverse contexts. Specific Background: This study explores technology use in schools across three Indonesian islands Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi through a holistic review of 34 newspaper and online articles published between 2022 and 2024. Knowledge Gap: Previous studies have rarely utilized newspaper sources to examine region-specific technological issues in Indonesian education, particularly across multiple islands. Aims: The study aims to identify key issues and challenges associated with integrating technology into teaching and learning practices in these regions. Results: The findings reveal that limited infrastructure, including inadequate computers and slow internet access, remains a major challenge, especially in Kalimantan and Sulawesi, while more structured technological initiatives are evident in Sumatra; despite constraints, schools demonstrate adaptive strategies such as digital literacy programs, coding activities, and the use of simple technologies to support learning engagement. Novelty: The study introduces a holistic literature review approach based on newspaper data to map educational technology conditions across geographically diverse regions. Implications: The results highlight the need for collaborative support among schools, government, and private sectors, as well as the importance of preparing pre-service teachers to utilize low-bandwidth and simple technologies suitable for remote educational settings. Highlights• Limited infrastructure remains a central barrier in multiple regions• Rural classrooms adopt adaptive digital practices despite constraints• Teacher education requires focus on simple technology utilization KeywordsEducational Technology; Rural Education; Digital Infrastructure; Teacher Education; Indonesia