The Efforts and Challenges upon Developing Pedagogical Competence of Teachers in Integrating Digital Technology for Educational Quality
Intan Nur Anggraeni

Magister Manajemen Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Abstract

This research aims to present the efforts and challenges faced by school principals and teachers in developing pedagogical competencies that are integrated with digital technology in junior high schools. The advancement of technology in the field of education requires teachers to not only be capable of managing classroom learning in a conventional manner but also to be adaptive by integrating technology into their teaching. The descriptive technique is employed in this qualitative research approach. Teachers and school principals serve as the subjects of the research. The data collection technique utilizes interviews and observations with a total of 12 respondents (N=12), consisting of 2 school principals and 10 teachers. Data analysis involves the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Source triangulation is utilized to enhance the validity of the research data. The research findings indicate that school principals make various efforts to develop teachers^ pedagogical competencies integrated with technology. These efforts include giving peer tutoring guidance, organizing education and training programs, providing guidance and mentoring, offering motivation, providing learning facilities, particularly internet access, as well as conducting coaching and supervision. The challenges faced include low motivation among teachers, inadequate infrastructure facilities to support the integration of digital technology, and insufficient continuous coaching and supervision.

Keywords: Digital Technology, Educational Quality, Pedagogical Competence.

Topic: Educational Management