Training and Development of Productive Teachers in Improving Work Skills for Vocational High School (SMK) Level Students in Sigli

Abstract

Teacher guidance and development is urgently needed to improve the professional abilities of teachers in improving learning processes and outcomes through the provision of professional service-style assistance to teachers. Productive teachers will provide learning material that begins with making a Learning Implementation Plan which then evaluates the process and improves the learning system in the classroom by prioritizing material that can support students to be active, think creatively and be innovative. The purpose of this study was to find out an overview of the coaching and development of productive teachers in improving work skills for students at vocational high schools (SMK) in Sigli. This study used a qualitative approach with a descriptive research type. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative analysis with data reduction techniques, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Based on the research findings, it was found that: (1) Coaching in improving productive teacher performance skills at Sigli Vocational High School includes: coaching through MGMP, IHT (in the house training), teacher coaching through supervision, and pedagogical and professional competency development; (2) Productive teacher development strategies in improving work skills, namely by: continuing education, participating in training/workshops, promotions, development through promotions, assigning teachers to apprentices in industry to improve abilities/upskilling and update skills/reskilling; and (3) teacher participation in productive teacher training and development programs carried out by school principals has been very good. Teachers participate in every activity, are able to adopt ideas or programs to support the teaching and learning process, teachers also attend training to improve teacher competence.