The Effect of Academic Supervision and Participation in MGMP and Training on the Competency of the Social Science Teachers of Junior High schools in Sleman, Indonesia

摘要

This study aimed to reveal the effect of academic supervision and, teacher participation in subject matter, teacher forum (MGMP) and training on the competency of the social science teachers in District of Sleman, Indonesia either partially or simultaneously. This research was quantitative and associative causal research with the ex-post facto approach. The population was 183 social science teachers in Sleman. A sample of 85 teachers was established using the purposive sampling technique. The data collection used a questionnaire and teacher competency test. Technique validity testing was performed through expert judgment and Confirmatory Factor Analysis with SPSS support, while the reliability testing used Cronbach's Alpha. The data analysis used the multiple regression analysis (MRA). The result of the research shows that there are positive and significant effect of academic supervision, teacher participation in MGMP, and training on SMP teacher competency in Sleman either individually/partially or simultaneously. The implementation of maximal academic supervision can improve teacher competency well. Teacher participation in MGMP activities and active training also able to increase teacher competency maximally. So, the academic supervision, teacher participation in MGMP, and training can be applied well to improve teacher competency. All of program very important for teachers for the present and future to increase knowledge, skills, attitudes and productivity of teachers in 21st Century.