ANALYSIS OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES OF CIVICS TEACHERS IN EAST PALU KECAMATAN

Abstract

This study aims to describe the professional competence of Civics teachers in East Palu Sub-district. This research was conducted in 4 schools in East Palu Sub-district, namely SMP Negeri 1 Palu, MTs Negeri 1 Palu City, MAN 2 Palu City and SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Palu. The subjects of this research amounted to 15 people consisting of 11 Civics teachers and 4 Principals. The research method used is Descriptive Qualitative. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation. Analysis was carried out using 3 stages, namely: data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. Based on the results of research on the analysis of the professional competence of Civics teachers in East Palu Subdistrict, researchers can draw conclusions that the professional competence of Civics teachers in East Palu Subdistrict, especially in 4 schools, namely SMP Negeri 1 Palu, MTs Negeri 1 Palu City, MAN 2 Palu City, and SMK Muhammadiyyah 1 Palu with a total of 11 Civics teachers, 7 of whom are classified in the very good category while 4 teachers are classified in the good category. This can be seen from the results of observations, interviews and also documentation conducted on these Civics teachers. Researchers describe that the indicators of professional competence that have been carried out as a whole by Civics teachers in East Palu District are mastery of the material, structure, concepts, and scientific mindset of the subjects taught and mastery of the Core Competencies and Basic Competencies of the subjects taught. While those that have not been implemented as a whole are in terms of developing learning materials, developing professionalism on an ongoing basis and utilizing information and communication technology to develop themselves.