ANALISIS KOMPETENSI GURU PROFESIONAL DALAM MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS PEMBELAJARAN

Abstract

his article aims to comprehensively analyze teachers’ professional competencies in improving the quality of learning. This study is motivated by the crucial role of teachers as the main actors in the educational process, who are required to adapt to the rapid development of science, technology, and the increasingly complex needs of learners in the modern era. This research employs a qualitative approach using a library research method, drawing data from books, scientific journals, 12 articles, and relevant regulatory documents. Data collection was conducted through documentation, while data analysis used descriptive qualitative techniques, including data reduction, data presentation, and systematic conclusion drawing. The results indicate that teachers’ professional competence is a holistic and integrated ability encompassing knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values reflected in the effective and responsible implementation of educational tasks. These competencies consist of four main aspects: pedagogical, personal, professional, and social competencies, which are interrelated and inseparable in supporting effective learning processes. Furthermore, the indicators of professional competence are reflected in the ability to design and manage learning systematically, develop creative and contextual learning materials, apply various teaching strategies and media, conduct continuous reflection and evaluation, and adapt to technological advancements as well as 21st-century skills demands. In conclusion, teachers’ professional competencies play a strategic role in enhancing the quality of learning and determining overall educational success. Therefore, continuous professional development is essential to create innovative, effective, and relevant learning processes in response to the challenges of globalization.