Professional Teacher Development as An Educational Quality Improvement Strategy

Abstract

Changes in learning modes during pandemics, making the quality of education decrease. Maintaining and improving the quality of education becomes an urgency that must be done by schools. The research was conducted at SMP Negeri 1 Balaraja Tangerang using qualitative methods. The sampling technique uses purposive so that the sample is determined as the Principal, Deputy Principal of Curriculum, and three teachers. Data analysis using miles and huberman models includes reduction, display and data verification. Professional teacher development activities conducted by the school include: 1) In-house training, 2) FGD, and 3) KTI writing workshop. Professional development of teachers as a strategy to improve the quality of education plays a positive role. This is shown by the results of research that learning activities become more varied, teachers are able to use technology as needed, and learning materials are met. Supported by an average increase in final school exam results by 5.3% from 79 increased to 83.2.