scholarly journals Exploring the constructivist mentoring program in developing EFL teacher professionalism: A qualitative approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-142
Author(s):  
Kurniawan Yudhi Nugroho ◽  
Zulfa Sakhiyya ◽  
Mursid Saleh ◽  
Januarius Mujiyanto ◽  
Dwi Rukmini
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Constructivist Learning ◽  
Teacher Professionalism ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Pedagogical Competence ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The Impact

This paper investigates the implementation of constructivist learning, as it was practiced by five EFL teachers at a vocational high school in Indonesia. We offer a ‘mentoring program’ for teachers to support each other and provide resources that are bottom-up, free, and relevant, conducted in a collegial atmosphere. We adopted a qualitative approach as it enabled us to understand and cultivate deeper the learning process that occurred in the classroom. Data were qualitatively collected and analyzed in two ways. First, it focused on the participants’ interview, observation, self-reflection and discussion on the variables in the mentoring program covering the need and expectation of EFL teachers in the formal pedagogical setting, sources of teachers’ resistance to participate in Teacher Professional Development (TPD) program, the impact of TPD program on the teacher pedagogical competence, and conditions contributing to sustainable development as a result in the TPD program. Second, it was to disclose the researchers’ viewpoints and reflections under variables, as stated in the earlier analysis. Our research findings suggested that constructivist-learning practices were proven to be successful in helping the teachers experienced promising mentoring progress of TPD. Teachers and students underwent a significant change as the learning activities became more engaging and fun. Teachers confessed to have their pedagogical knowledge and practice expanded while having their attitude and mindset shifted after going through a series of activities inside the mentoring program. The program was central in nurturing teachers’ self-identity and helping them overcome their internal blocks. In the longer-term, this program contributes to developing teacher professionalism as they started to see the potentials and positives impacts of TPD programs.

scholarly journals Profesionalisme Guru dalam Upaya Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan Islam di Era Globalisasi

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-72
Author(s):  
Muflikhatul Munawaroh
Keyword(s):  
Professional Competence ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Teacher Professionalism ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Pedagogical Competence ◽  
Statistical Analysis Technique ◽  
Efficient Learning ◽  
The Impact

Indonesia is currently experiencing an education crisis. Education is the key to the success of a nation. Human Resource Improvement is an outstanding problem solving solution. Teachers as educational staff and the main factor in the creation of a qualified Islamic education. Teacher professionalism has an effect on improving the quality of education. This study uses a qualitative approach with library research research methods in the form of documents. The data analysis technique used was descriptive (non-statistical) analysis technique. The results of the study: First, teacher professionalism in improving the quality of Islamic education can be seen from four aspects of competence, namely pedagogical competence, personality competence, social competence, and professional competence. Second, the supporting factors are divided into two, namely internal factors and external factors while the inhibiting factors, namely the majority of teachers have not fully pursued their profession, there are still universities that produce original teacher graduates, and the low motivation of teachers in improving the quality of the profession. Third, the impact of the low professional competence of teachers is that learning activities are less effective and efficient, learning is less than optimal, the learning atmosphere is less pleasant and comfortable, learning outcomes are less creative, active, and productive.

scholarly journals The Impact of Experience on the Intrinsic Motivation of EFL Teachers Who Teach Online

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 99-112
Author(s):  
Beril Er ◽  
Necmiye Karataş
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teacher Motivation ◽  
Preparatory School ◽  
Teaching Online ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The Impact

Remote teaching has become more popular than before in Turkey as in most parts of the world because of Covid-19 pandemic. Most of the teachers and students have had some difficulties in adapting to distance education. It has been observed that the motivation of both parties might be affected by this sudden shift to online education. Although many reasons affecting teacher motivation have been identified so far, it is believed that every single study will contribute to the purpose of bettering the present EFL teaching. The current study aims to investigate the role of experience on the intrinsic motivation of EFL teachers involved in online teaching andto find out whether years of experience have an effect on teachers' intrinsic motivation. In this study, the data was compiled from 46 EFL teachers working at Istanbul Aydin University English Preparatory School. An adapted Attitude/Motivation Test Battery (AMTB) questionnaire was used to gather the data. The obtained descriptive data were analyzed by using SPSS. The results of this study proved that experience does not have a significant impact on EFL teachers’ motivation teaching online.

scholarly journals The Effect of Extra-curricular Activities on the Development of Saudi Secondary-School EFL Students' Oral Performance in Al-Namas Province as perceived by EFL Teachers

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (15) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalid Ahmad Hindi Al-Omri   ,  Mamdouh Ali Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
School Management ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Oral Performance ◽  
Extra Curricular Activities ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Impact

The study purpose was to determine the impact of extra-curricular activities on the improvement of EFL students' oral performance in Saudi secondary-schools, Al-Namas Province as perceived by EFL Teachers. In addition, identify the significant relationship at level (α ≤ 0.05) between the effect of extra-curricular activities adapted in Saudi secondary schools, and the oral performance of the students by the EFL teachers perspective. The study depended on a qualitative approach. The study population was EFL teachers working at secondary-school in Al-Namas Province, Saudi Arabia, and the researcher selected a random sample with size (50) of EFL teachers from secondary-schools. Research results was as follow:  there is a positive correlation between the effect of extra-curricular activities adapted in Saudi secondary schools, and the oral performance of the students from the perspective of EFL teachers; there is no statistically significant differences in the correspondent of the sample at level (α = 0.05) in the effect of extra-curricular activities on the development of Saudi secondary-school ELF students' oral performance due to Qualification; Extra-curricular activities help students increase their vocabulary. the study provided many recommendations: school management must organize programme's for extra-curricular activities inside school; school management be supposed to use high academic performance condition for allowing students to participate in extra-curricular activities; and students should be free to decide which curricular activities to participate in.

scholarly journals Implementasi Kebijakan Peningkatan Profesionalisme Guru SMP Negeri 3 Hu’u Kabupaten Dompu Nusa Tenggara Barat

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qurbanhajar Hajar ◽  
Budiono Budiono
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Development ◽  
Group Learning ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Teacher Professionalism ◽  
Student Discipline ◽  
Teacher Sensitivity ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Level Training ◽  
Made In

Abstract: This study aims to determine (1) the implementation of policies for increasing professionalism of teachers in SMP Negeri 3 Hu'u, (2) the constraints of implementing policies for increasing professionalism of teachers in SMP Negeri 3 Hu'u, (3) efforts to overcome obstacles in implementing policies for increasing professionalism teacher at Hu'u Middle School 3. This research uses a qualitative approach. The data collection techniques of this study were interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that (1) the implementation of the policy of increasing teacher professionalism in SMP Negeri 3 Hu'u has not been carried out to the maximum. The implementation is carried out through MGMP, PKB, Diklat, school curriculum development. Lack of opportunities to develop the profession on an ongoing basis because teachers are stuck in a routine. Teachers are also less motivated to develop professionally and personally motivated to develop their profession. (2) Constraints faced are lack of teacher sensitivity towards their profession, school policies for GTTs that do not yet have NUPTK are still not optimal, teachers delay time in various teacher development activities. (3) Efforts made in overcoming obstacles are the existence of teacher development training conducted by colleagues at the School; district-level training, workshops, teacher tutoring group learning; teacher discipline, and student discipline which must be followed by all teachers and students who are in the Hu'u 3 Public Middle School.Keywords: Policy, Professionalism, TeacherAbstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui (1) implementasi kebijakan peningkatan profesionalisme guru di SMP Negeri 3 Hu’u, (2) kendala implementasi kebijakan peningkatan profesionalisme guru di SMP Negeri 3 Hu’u, (3) upaya mengatasi kendala implementasi kebijakan peningkatan profesionalisme guru di SMP Negeri 3 Hu’u. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data penelitian ini yaitu wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa (1) implementasi kebijakan peningkatan profesionalisme guru di SMP Negeri 3 Hu’u belum dilaksanan dengan maksimal. Pelaksanaannya dilakukan melalui MGMP, PKB, Diklat, pengembangan kurikulum sekolah. Kurangnya kesempatan untuk mengembangkan profesi secara berkelanjutan karena guru terjebak pada rutinitas. Guru juga kurang termotivasi untuk melakukan pengembangan profesionalisme dan tergerak secara pribadi untuk mengembangkan profesinya. (2) Kendala yang dihadapi yaitu kurang adanya kepekaan guru terhadap profesinya, kebijakan sekolah untuk para GTT yang belum memiliki NUPTK masih belum maksimal, guru mengundur waktu dalam berbagai kegiatan pengembangan guru. (3) Upaya yang dilakukan dalam mengatasi kendala yaitu adanya pelatihan pengembangan guru yang dilakukan perpekan di Sekolah tersebut; pelatihan pada tingkat Kabupaten, workshop, belajar kelompok bimbingan guru; tata tertib guru serta tata tertib siswa yang harus diikuti oleh seluruh guru dan peserta didik yang berada di Sekolah SMP Negeri 3 Hu’u.Kata Kunci: Kebijakan, Profesionalisme, Guru

scholarly journals Teaching and social presence in online foreign language teaching

2020 ◽  
pp. 286-290
Author(s):  
Pasi Puranen ◽  
Ruby Vurdien
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Teaching Presence ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
The Impact

This paper examines and reports on ways of promoting teaching presence in foreign language online learning environments in Finland and Spain. ‘Teaching presence’ refers to all the tools and resources teachers use during online courses to deliver teaching, guidance and feedback, or situations in which they are present for their students. A qualitative approach was adopted, and data were collated from questionnaires completed by 34 teachers and 16 students involved in different online language courses at different educational levels. The aim was to examine (1) the extent to which students’ views on feedback and teaching presence in online courses differ from those of teachers, and (2) the impact teaching presence has on student engagement and behaviour in online courses. Based on the polling data, both teachers and students find student engagement to be significant in fostering learning in an online environment. Students tend to be generally satisfied with teacher feedback.

scholarly journals KARAKTERISTIK MENTOR PADA KEGIATAN PELATIHAN DASAR CALON PEGAWAI NEGERI SIPIL CPNS

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-65
Author(s):  
ATPRIATNA UTAMA
Keyword(s):  
Community Service ◽  
Civil Servant ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Teacher Professionalism ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Basic Training ◽  
Professional Characteristics ◽  
Training Activities ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Technical Guidance

  The mentoring program in basic training activities for civil servant candidates aims to improve the professionalism of civil servants at the beginning of community service. The relationship between mentors and mentees is fundamental and crucial to realizing the goals of mentors and mentees. This study aims to determine the character of the mentor's "admirable characteristics" in the actualization of basic training for civil servant candidates. This research on the phenomenon of the interpretive paradigm uses a qualitative approach with data taken from interviews using purposive sampling, observing mentor-mentee interactions, and analyzing seminar documents. The findings of this study show that, in general, mentors have ideal and professional characteristics. "Humble" characteristics and "teacher" professionalism are indicators that mentors can visualize against mentees. These are characters that are able to create connections that are able to build and develop the potential of the mentee and realize success. basic exercise. However, this positive condition is very contradictory to the condition of the results of the interview. It has been found that there are mentors who ignore their functions. So the strategies currently recommended are the availability of schedules, technical guidance, and transparency of the mentor-mentee relationship. The personality of the mentor is fundamental to the implementation of a good and effective mentoring process. ABSTRAK                                                        Program mentoring dalam kegiatan pelatihan dasar Calon Pegawai Negeri Sipil bertujuan untuk meningkatkan profesionalisme Pegawai Negeri Sipil diawal pengabdian di masyarakat, hubungan mentor dan mentee merupakan fundamental dan krusial untuk mewujudkan tujuan dari mentor dan mentee. Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui karakter mentor “Admirable Characteristics” kegiatan aktualisasi latihan dasar Calon Pegawai Negeri Sipil. Penelitian penomena paradigma interprentif ini dengan pendekatan kualitatif, data yang diambil bersumber dari interview secara pusposive sampling, observasi interkasi mentor – mentee, dan menganalisa dokumen hasil seminar. Temuan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa secara umum mentor memiliki karakter ideal dan profesional, karakter “humble” dan profesionalisme “teacher” menjadi indikator yang mampu divisualkan mentor terhadap mentee, ini karakter yang mampu mewujudkan koneksi yang mampu membangun dan mengembangkan potensi dari mentee dan mewujudkan keberhasilan latihan dasar. Namun kondisi positif tersebut sangat kontrakdiktif dengan kondisi hasil wawancara telah ditemukan terdapat mentor yang mengabaikan fungsinya. Strategi yang direkomendasikan adalah tersedianya jadwal, petunjuk teknis dan transparansi hubungan mentor-mentee. Kepribadian mentor menjadi fundamental terselengaranya proses mentoring yang baik dan efektif.

scholarly journals Academic Supervision in Improving Teacher Professionalism

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 749-754
Author(s):  
Elliana Elliana ◽  
Yusrizal Yusrizal ◽  
Nasir Usman
Keyword(s):  
School Principals ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Teacher Professionalism ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Teacher Interviews ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Routine Work ◽  
Teachers And Students

This study aims to obtain empirical data about academic supervision in improving teacher professionalism at Lhokseumawe State Vocational High School. Academic supervision must be based on data, objective facts. Academic supervision is routine work that supervisors must carry out because of a dynamic curriculum that requires improvement in both documentation and contextually in the field. The method in this research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis methods. The primary data sources of this study were obtained from direct interviews with informants consisting of school principals, teachers, and students, results from observations, and secondary sources obtained from various studies of documents, texts, and archives related to the implementation of Academic Supervision. The principal has carried out academic supervision in improving teacher professionalism, evidenced by the planning of supervision schedules, implementing, assessing the results of teacher performance using learning instruments prepared, and following up on the results of learning supervision. Supervision theory has been implemented well, one of which is directive supervision in learning and implementing initial meetings with teacher interviews carried out before implementing supervision.

scholarly journals Malay Local Wisdom Values in Elementary School Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 613
Author(s):  
Vany Sinthya ◽  
Zaka Hadikusuma Ramadan
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Environmental Care ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
School Learning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Descriptive Method

The implementation of local wisdom values involving teachers and students is not running optimally due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. It causes learning not to run optimally. This study aims to analyze the implementation of Sunda local wisdom values in learning in elementary schools. The researcher used a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The subjects of this study were 1 principal, 7 teachers and 16 students. Researchers made observations starting from grades 1 to 6 with representatives of 6 classes. Data collection techniques used by researchers in interviews, observation, documentation. The data analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative. The results showed that the value of Sunda local wisdom was implemented well in schools and every lesson. Five discounts of local Sunda wisdom are applied in learning, namely religious values, peace-loving values, cooperation values, tolerance values, and environmental care values. The value of Malay local wisdom is significant to be applied in schools so that students have good morals, character, and manners to behave and behave according to the culture in their environment.

scholarly journals Implementasi Kebijakan Peningkatan Profesionalisme Guru SMP Negeri 3 Hu’u Kabupaten Dompu Nusa Tenggara Barat

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qurbanhajar Hajar ◽  
Budiono Budiono
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Development ◽  
Group Learning ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Teacher Professionalism ◽  
Student Discipline ◽  
Teacher Sensitivity ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Level Training ◽  
Made In

Abstract: This study aims to determine (1) the implementation of policies for increasing professionalism of teachers in SMP Negeri 3 Hu'u, (2) the constraints of implementing policies for increasing professionalism of teachers in SMP Negeri 3 Hu'u, (3) efforts to overcome obstacles in implementing policies for increasing professionalism teacher at Hu'u Middle School 3. This research uses a qualitative approach. The data collection techniques of this study were interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that (1) the implementation of the policy of increasing teacher professionalism in SMP Negeri 3 Hu'u has not been carried out to the maximum. The implementation is carried out through MGMP, PKB, Diklat, school curriculum development. Lack of opportunities to develop the profession on an ongoing basis because teachers are stuck in a routine. Teachers are also less motivated to develop professionally and personally motivated to develop their profession. (2) Constraints faced are lack of teacher sensitivity towards their profession, school policies for GTTs that do not yet have NUPTK are still not optimal, teachers delay time in various teacher development activities. (3) Efforts made in overcoming obstacles are the existence of teacher development training conducted by colleagues at the School; district-level training, workshops, teacher tutoring group learning; teacher discipline, and student discipline which must be followed by all teachers and students who are in the Hu'u 3 Public Middle School.Keywords: Policy, Professionalism, TeacherAbstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui (1) implementasi kebijakan peningkatan profesionalisme guru di SMP Negeri 3 Hu’u, (2) kendala implementasi kebijakan peningkatan profesionalisme guru di SMP Negeri 3 Hu’u, (3) upaya mengatasi kendala implementasi kebijakan peningkatan profesionalisme guru di SMP Negeri 3 Hu’u. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data penelitian ini yaitu wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa (1) implementasi kebijakan peningkatan profesionalisme guru di SMP Negeri 3 Hu’u belum dilaksanan dengan maksimal. Pelaksanaannya dilakukan melalui MGMP, PKB, Diklat, pengembangan kurikulum sekolah. Kurangnya kesempatan untuk mengembangkan profesi secara berkelanjutan karena guru terjebak pada rutinitas. Guru juga kurang termotivasi untuk melakukan pengembangan profesionalisme dan tergerak secara pribadi untuk mengembangkan profesinya. (2) Kendala yang dihadapi yaitu kurang adanya kepekaan guru terhadap profesinya, kebijakan sekolah untuk para GTT yang belum memiliki NUPTK masih belum maksimal, guru mengundur waktu dalam berbagai kegiatan pengembangan guru. (3) Upaya yang dilakukan dalam mengatasi kendala yaitu adanya pelatihan pengembangan guru yang dilakukan perpekan di Sekolah tersebut; pelatihan pada tingkat Kabupaten, workshop, belajar kelompok bimbingan guru; tata tertib guru serta tata tertib siswa yang harus diikuti oleh seluruh guru dan peserta didik yang berada di Sekolah SMP Negeri 3 Hu’u.Kata Kunci: Kebijakan, Profesionalisme, Guru

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON STUDENTS’ WILLINGNESS TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN A DIGITAL CONTEXT (HEIs)

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (23) ◽  
pp. 21-33
Author(s):  
Anna Lynn Abu Bakar ◽  
Irma Wani Othman ◽  
Saifulazry Mokhtar ◽  
Mohd Sohaimi Esa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Focus Group Interview ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Willingness To Communicate ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The Impact

The outbreak of the Covid-19 Pandemic has brought a shift in the way the teaching and learning process has been conducted in the education field. Most of the lessons are conducted in a digital context for the safety of both teachers and students. Thus, this study aims to look into the impact of the pandemic on students’ willingness to communicate (WTC) in English in a digital context in a local higher education institution (HEIs) in Sabah, Malaysia. A qualitative approach was employed in this study involving 25 pre-university students. The data was obtained from a focus group interview and was later transcribed and coded into dominant and sub-dominant themes. The findings revealed that the students unanimously agreed that having classes in a digital context does affect their WTC in English. It is hoped that these findings would give a better insight to English language instructors (ELIs) to plan a conducive learning environment that could facilitate students' WTC in a digital context.

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