Indonesian Journal of Cultural and Community Development
Vol 14 No 2 (2023): June

Enhancing Teacher Professionalism Through Action Research Support: Strategies and Empowerment

Amaliyah Amaliyah (Universitas Negeri Jakarta)
Suci Nurpratiwi (Universitas Negeri Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Aug 2023

Abstract

This study addresses challenges faced by PAI (Islamic Education) teachers in conducting and reporting action research, a vital aspect of teacher professionalism. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, the research outlines effective strategies for enhancing teacher professionalism by offering assistance in action research preparation. Strengthening literacy, commitment, and self-awareness through mentoring and training motivates PAI teachers to enhance their competence, particularly in conducting classroom action research and composing research reports. Additionally, the study employs psychological and physiological approaches in mentoring, empowering PAI teachers to optimize their schedules for conducting action research and writing articles in line with physical constraints and teaching responsibilities. These findings offer insights into elevating teacher professionalism and action research competence, serving as guidance for educational improvement initiatives. Highlight: Challenges in PAI Teacher Action Research: This study addresses the difficulties faced by PAI (Islamic Education) teachers in conducting and reporting action research, a crucial aspect of their professionalism. Effective Strategies for Enhancement: Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, the research presents strategies aimed at strengthening teacher professionalism through mentoring and training, focusing on literacy, commitment, and self-awareness. Empowerment and Optimization: The study explores the use of psychological and physiological approaches in mentoring PAI teachers, enabling them to optimize their schedules for action research and writing articles while managing teaching demands. Keyword: PAI Teachers, Action Research, Teacher Professionalism, Mentoring, Educational Improvement

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijccd

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Indonesian Journal of Cultural and Community Development (IJCCD) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo three times a year (March, June, September). This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to ...