Taawun: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat
Vol. 5 No. 01 (2025): TA'AWUN FEBRUARY 2025

Teacher Empowerment Through The Toping Method in Visiting Teacher Activities to Improve Pedagogic Competence

Rabya Mulyawati Ahmad (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Kupang)
Ramadan Mulyawan Ahmad (Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Darul Hijrah Madani)
Syaban Setyawan Ahmad (Univesitas Nusa Cendana)
Asliat Hinggi Guhir (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Kupang)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Jan 2025

Abstract

The quality of education in border areas, such as the Timor Tengah Utara (TTU) Regency, often faces challenges in improving teacher competencies. This community service program aims to empower teachers through the Gasing method (Easy, Fun, and Enjoyable) as part of the Visiting Teacher program. This method was chosen because it is effective in helping teachers improve their pedagogical competence. The program involved teacher working groups (KKG) and subject teacher working groups (MGMP) in TTU over three days, from September 26 to 28, 2024. Training and hands-on practice sessions were conducted to equip teachers with the skills to apply the Gasing method in their teaching. The analysis results showed a significant improvement in the teachers' average understanding, rising from 55.8 before the training to 87.07 afterward. Additionally, observations recorded high levels of participant engagement. Question-asking activities reached 88%, the ability to answer facilitators' questions was 92%, group discussions demonstrated 84% engagement, and the active application of new Gasing techniques reached 96%. Overall, 90% of the teachers displayed excellent engagement across various aspects, reflecting the program's effectiveness. This initiative not only improved teachers' understanding but also fostered a more enjoyable and effective learning environment. The implementation of the Gasing method holds significant potential to enhance teaching quality, not only in TTU but also in other regions with similar characteristics, contributing to the advancement of education

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Journal Info

Abbrev

taawun

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Subject

Religion Humanities Computer Science & IT Education Other

Description

TAAWUN aims to provide a forum for international researchers on applied Society Development and Engagement to publish the original articles. The scope of TAAWUN are Society Development and Engagement. This journal contains research-based community service results such as PAR (Participatory Action ...