SELF-DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER COMPETENCIES
Keywords:
Self-development, Teacher competence, Early childhood teacherAbstract
Competence is an integrated set of individual characteristics, encompassing knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective performance in various teaching contexts. Components of competency include a combination of knowledge, skills, moral values, and beliefs. Teacher competency serves as a key driver for improving teaching quality and student outcomes, implying that high-quality teaching requires a strong level of knowledge and skills. Teacher self-development is a crucial aspect in improving the quality of learning and the professionalism of educators in a dynamic education era. Teachers are required not only to possess pedagogical and professional competencies but also reflective and social skills that support their role as learning agents. This study aims to examine teacher self-development strategies, including self-awareness, collaboration, and networking, as efforts to improve teacher competency and performance. The method used is a literature review or a qualitative approach with an analysis of teacher professional development practices. The results of the study indicate that self-awareness helps teachers identify strengths, weaknesses, and ongoing self-development needs. Collaboration between teachers encourages the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and learning innovations. Meanwhile, networking expands teachers' access to learning resources, professional communities, and career development opportunities. These three strategies complement each other and contribute significantly to developing reflective, adaptive, and professional teachers. Therefore, teacher self-development needs to be designed in an integrated manner by emphasizing aspects of self-awareness, cooperation, and professional networking
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