A review of research on teacher competencies in higher education

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to thoroughly assemble, analyze and synthesize previous research to investigate and identify teaching staff competencies derived from the roles and tasks attributed to university professors. Design/methodology/approach In this literature review, the authors looked at both the conceptual framework exploring the educational concepts and the learning theories focusing on teaching staff roles and competencies in higher education. Thirty-nine scientific papers were studied in detail from a total of 102 results, which were eligible based on the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses statement. Findings A multi-dimensional approach to teacher competencies in higher education was proposed, which consists of six main dimensions with their respective characteristics. Thirty-two discrete teaching staff competencies were identified and distributed in the aforementioned dimensions. The research revealed that specific competencies, such as the digital competence of teachers, which have lately become of high importance worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic implications, surprisingly, until recently, they were considered secondary in the educational process. Research limitations/implications The study was based on the existing literature without using data drawn from an appropriate questionnaire addressed to students and/or interviews with academics. In addition, in an effort to maintain a homogeneous base of teacher competencies, inclusion of domains of expertise was avoided. Further research should focus on designing and developing a holistic model using analytical learning approaches that will contribute to the assessment of teachers’ competencies and explore the relationship of these competencies to students’ academic achievement, contributing quality to higher education. Practical implications A specific framework of teacher competencies in higher education, in practice, can be a useful reference point not only for ensuring quality in the selection of teachers and their career-long professional development but also for national education policy strategies. The definition of teacher competencies framework contributes to facilitating effective dialogue for the evaluation and quality assurance in education between agencies, authorities, researchers, teachers, policymakers, education managers and different communities at large. Social implications These competencies are at the heart not only of the teaching and learning process but also in the workplace and in society in general and are increasingly recognized as essential. An adequately prepared community and management equipped with the required employee competencies is able to react immediately and in a positive way to any obstacle, yielding optimal results. Originality/value This is the first review, to the authors’ knowledge, to comprehensively explore the literature to identify, classify and rank the teaching staff competencies in higher education, revealing the gap between perceived and actual importance of various competencies.

Teacher Planning at Integrated Islamic Elementary School

The planning process of a teacher entails numerous components. The elements pertaining to teachers include the teacher-student ratio, professional competence, and Iman and Taqwa (IMTAQ). The study's objective was to examine teacher planning at a Bengkulu-based Integrated Islamic Elementary School (SDIT). This study employs a qualitative methodology. The data collection technique use observation, documents, and interviews. The data analysis in this study was descriptive-analytic. The study's findings indicated that SDIT Bengkulu's teacher planning was carried out by a collegial collective team comprising a principal and five deputy principals. Six individuals acted as informants. Teacher planning's purpose is to ensure that the teacher-student ratio and teacher competencies, specifically teacher professionalism and religion, are met.

A Thematic Review of the Studies on the Music Teacher Competencies in Turkey

The first official works about the teacher competencies in Turkey were began in 1998 and many revisions made since then. In this framework, subject-specific competencies were prepared for some areas for primary education in 2008 and secondary education in 2011. This research aimed to review and analyze studies about music teacher competencies between 2008 and 2017 when music teacher competencies were in effect. For this purpose, the studies conducted during this period in Turkey were scanned, and the thematic content analysis was carried out within the framework of the method/design, sample group, data collection tools, aims, results, and recommendations. One of the research findings showed that the studies concerned were particularly related to the competency areas of planning and regulation, the theoretical-applied knowledge and skill, and professional development. Another finding pointed out that the vast majority of the studies employed a descriptive survey model. Last but not least, it was found that the samples of the studies were mostly constructed from pre-service teachers rather than in-service teachers. This current research suggests that further studies should give priority to choose in-service teachers as samples rather than pre-service teachers and also suggests more functional courses for both undergraduate program and in service training.

Evaluation of teaching factory in collaboration with PT. Telkom for the adaptability development of vocational school students ICT expertise program using CIPP

This study aims to combine business ideas with vocational or vocational education that is commensurate with the competence of ICT expertise, the process of implementing the Teaching Fac—teaching). Teaching Factory (TEFA) which is implemented using the concept of Context, Input, Process, and Product. The approach used in this research is qualitative which is supported by quantitative data by solving case studies. The results of the research in the evaluation of the Teaching Factory (TEFA) showed that the implementation of the Teaching Factory at SMKN 1 Boyolangu Tulungagung using the CIPP model resulted in 89% being very in line with the criteria, but the thing to note from this assessment is that adjustments are needed to the main teacher competencies in the implementation of Teaching Factory. (TEFA).

Simulation in vocational education

This study addresses the use of driving simulators in vocational education. The aim of the study is to use the experiences of vocational teachers and questions to identify critical aspects of simulator-assisted teaching. The Background section contains a description of studies regarding digitalisation within other educational contexts and teaching with simulators in other contexts as well as teacher competencies and the school’s quality measures. The study’s empirical evidence consists of observations and discussions with vocational teachers. The Results section contains an account of the vocational teacher’s questions in the form of identified problem areas. The Conclusions section of the study highlights simulator-assisted teaching and the importance of substantive aspects, as well as the connection to professional knowledge and competency, the possibility of adapting the teaching based on the needs of the student, and the consequences of the teaching for the professional skills and knowledge acquired by the student. The Discussion section addresses aspects such as teaching-related issues regarding transfer, the work of the vocational programme and the school with regard to the implementation of new technology in the teaching process, and the vocational teacher’s role and situation. In order to further develop knowledge about simulator-supported teaching in vocational education, more practice related studies of students' learning process and how the teaching contributes to the development of vocational skills are required.

PERANAN MODAL SOSIAL PADA MGMP PPKn DALAM MEMBENTUK KOMPETENSI GURU DI KOTA PEKANBARU

ABSTRACTThis paper analyzes social capital as an important factor for teachers who are gathered in the MGMP (Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran) organization in the formation of teacher competencies which include; pedagogic competence, personality competence, social competence and professional competence. The purpose of this study is to analyze; 1) social capital and 2) the role of social capital in MGMP-PPKn SMA to form teacher competence in Pekanbaru City. The subjects in this study were administrators and members of the PPKn MGMP, the determination of research subjects (informants) was carried out by purposive sampling technique. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis techniques through 1) Data Collection 2) Data Reduction 3) Data display, and 4) Data verification. The findings in this study are that the application of social capital in organizations is carried out with three main elements as pillars of togetherness, namely; 1) trust, 2) norms and 3) network. In this study, it does not claim that educator certificates are proof of teacher competence based on policies/laws. However, to get MGMP members to achieve teacher certificates, the findings of this study are that "social capital" has become a part of growing and being maintained and socialized in their togetherness, in other words the social capital in the MGMP organization has played a major role in bringing teachers to achievement, careers and positions in the world of education as a manifestation of the formation of teacher competence itself.Keywords: Social Capital, Teacher Competencies, MGMP, Civic EducationABSTRAKTulisan ini menganalisis modal sosial sebagai faktor penting bagi guru yang terhimpun dalam organisasi MGMP (Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran) dalam pembentukan kompetensi guru yang meliputi; kompetensi pedagogik, kompetensi kepribadian, kompetensi sosial dan kompetensi profesional. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis; 1) modal sosial dan 2) peran modal sosial dalam MGMP-PPKn SMA membentuk kompetensi Guru di Kota Pekanbaru. Subjek dalam penelitian ini ialah pengurus dan anggota MGMP PPKn, penentuan subjek penelitian (informan) dilakukan dengan teknik purposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan metode wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data melalui 1) Pengumpulan Data 2) Reduksi Data 3) Display data, dan 4) Verifikasi data. Temuan dalam penelitian ini bahwa penerapan modal sosial pada organisasi dilakukan dengan tiga unsur utama sebagai pilar kebersamaan yaitu; 1) kepercayaan, 2) norma dan 3) jaringan. Dalam penelitian ini sama sekali tidak mengklaim bahwa sertifikat pendidik adalah pembuktian kompetensi guru berdasarkan kebijakan/UU. Namun, untuk sampai anggota MGMP meraih sertifikat guru, maka temuan penelitian ini bahwa ”modal sosial” telah menjadi bagian tumbuh dan terjaga serta tersosialisasi dalam kebersamaan mereka, dengan kata lain modal sosial yang ada dalam organisasi MGMP menjadi andil besar telah mengantarkan guru ke prestasi, karier dan jabatan dalam dunia pendidikan sebagai manifestasi dari terbentuknya kompetensi guru itu sendiri.Kata Kunci: Modal Sosial, Kompetensi Guru, MGMP, PPKn

Integrating Education for Sustainable Development Competencies in Teacher Education

The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive overview of the publications focused on integrating education for sustainable development (ESD) competencies into teacher education during the last decade, in an endeavour to identify which competencies have been considered in the literature as key competencies for reorienting teacher education towards sustainability as well as explore the suggested assessment tools and approaches to integrate these competencies into teacher education programmes. The results show increased attention during the last decade to develop a set of ESD competencies for teachers, which reveals the absence of a unified framework for teacher competencies for ESD. However, the extent to which these competencies are effectively integrated into teacher education remains an undiscovered area. This paper highlights the progress and gaps in the research related to mainstreaming ESD competencies in teacher education, providing evidence from the literature that can inform policy and strategy improvement in higher education institutions.