THE STUDY OF THE COMPETENCIES OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT OF TEACHERS FOR 21ST CENTURY ACCORDING TO THE CONCEPT OF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY

Abstract

          The purposes of this research were to study and develop the teaching and learning competencies of teachers in the 21st century based on the concept of a professional learning community. The sample used in this research consisted of 30 science subject teachers who attended the New Age Teacher Competency Development Program for 21st Century Learning training program. Using a sampling ratio, 30 percent of the participants were selected through a lottery method. The instruments used in this research was an assessment of 21st century teaching and learning competencies of teachers, based on the concept of a professional learning community with rating scale 5 levels.

          The results showed that the study and development of teachers' learning management competencies in the 21st century based on the concept of a professional learning community. Overall score was at the highest level (X̅= 4.44, S.D. = 0.52). When classified into each aspect, it was found to be at the highest level. In Aspect 1: Planning to Implement the PLC model in Learning Management Design, the average was at the highest level (X̅ = 4.49, S.D. = 0.53). In Aspect 2: Learning Management, Planning, and Design, there is a high level of average (X̅= 3.90, S.D. = 0.76). In Aspect 3: Implementation of Learning Management, the average was at the highest level (X̅ =4.45, S.D. = 0.64). In Aspect 4: Teacher Personality, the average was at the highest level (X̅= 4.63, S.D. = 0.38). In Aspect 5: Self-reflection on one's own learning management, the average was at the highest level (X̅ = 4.72, S.D. = 0.22). The results of the competency assessment are consistent with the observations and participation of the researchers.