THE IMPACT OF TEACHER COMPETENCIES ON TEACHER PERFORMANCE AT SMP BINA DESA PENUMANGAN BARU TULANG BAWANG BARAT

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of teacher competencies on teacher performance at SMP Bina Desa Penumangan Baru in Tulang Bawang Barat. The research focuses on four key competencies: pedagogical, personal, social, and professional, as outlined in the Indonesian National Education Ministerial Regulation No. 16 of 2007. Utilizing a quantitative research design, data were collected through surveys and questionnaires administered to 50 teachers. The results demonstrate that all competencies are both valid and reliable, with significant positive effects on teacher performance. Regression analysis reveals that improvements in pedagogical, personal, social, and professional competencies lead to substantial enhancements in teacher performance metrics. The study concludes that continuous professional development in these areas is crucial for improving educational outcomes.