Comparative Study of Primary School Teacher Competency in Malaysia and Indonesia

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10.2991/978-2-38476-301-6_62How to use a DOI?

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Comparative Study; Teacher Competency

Abstract

The competence of Malaysian and Indonesian teachers and primary school teachers has undergone significant changes from year to year. Both countries have made efforts to improve the quality of their education and teacher skills. In this article, we will compare how the competence of primary school teachers has evolved in Malaysia and Indonesia. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a comparative study approach. The location and object of research are based on elementary schools in Surakarta and teacher competency literature studies in Malaysia. Reporting from the moe.my page as a website that provides education information in Malaysia revealed that the Malaysian Ministry of Education initiated a program called SGM (Standard Guru Malaysia). The competency dimension consists of four domains: scientific orientation, instructional, community engagement, and personal qualities. Teachers must improve their calibre and competency as professionals. Efforts made by the Ministry of Education and Culture to raise the calibre of teachers through the use of a competitive participation model. Competencies as learning agents, or the capacity to function as facilitators, motivators, boosters, and inspirations of student learning, are competency credentials that educators must possess. These include pedagogical competency (a), personality competence (b), professional competence (c), and social competence (d). Both Malaysia and Indonesia have worked hard to raise the calibre of instruction and the expertise of their elementary school instructors. Both countries have implemented teacher certification programs and programs that provide training and support to teachers. Although the focus of the program differs slightly between the two countries, the overall goal is the same, to improve the quality of education and equip students with competent and qualified teachers.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Sukarno Sukarno
AU  - Sri Marmoah
AU  - Jenny Indrastoeti Siti Poerwanti
AU  - Siti Istiyati
AU  - Hasan Mahfud
AU  - Supianto Supianto
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/11/25
TI  - Comparative Study of Primary School Teacher Competency in Malaysia and Indonesia
BT  - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Learning Innovation and Quality Education (ICLIQE 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 646
EP  - 655
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-301-6_62
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-301-6_62
ID  - Sukarno2024
ER  -