Management of Song Training for Early Childhood Education (PAUD)Teacher Pedagogic Competency Improvement in Bandung

Maria Susana Yudianti ,Hanafiah ,Supyan Sauri ,Faiz Karim Fatkhullah
Keywords: Training Management, Songs, Pedagogic Competence, ECE Teachers ,

Abstract

Early Childhood Education (ECE) teacher competencies consist of pedagogical, social, personal, and professional competencies. It is necessary to consider the skills and needs of the model; Perspective of implementing and managing training as required. The process proposed by the thematic training involves planning, organization, and evaluation in order to meet the demands of increasing the professionalization of teachers. This research aimed to determine the most effective way to connect song training management with the pedagogical skills of early childhood education (ECE) teachers based on Gorge R. Terry's theory. The study utilized a descriptive qualitative approach, incorporating data collection techniques such as observation, interviews, and direct documentation studies in two ECE schools. The subjects of this study are school principals, teachers, educational staff, ECE students, and the community. The findings were negative that the early childhood learning planning conducted by ECE teachers at the two locations was not in accordance with the principles of assessment in Early Childhood Education; the implementation of standardized education and training management principles is not optimal, proven according to the teacher’s pedagogical competence in performing learning assessments; The findings were positive that the planning involves researchers from Lembaga Pendidikan dan Sosial (LPS) of all ECE teachers through the basic concepts of training according to vision and mission, environmental analysis, strategy, curriculum, and objectives; Organizing song training management by the ECE administrative system, school principals, teachers, educational staff, students and the community; Implementation of Song Training through directing, motivation, teaching, mentoring and coordination activities conducted according to activity planning; and, Evaluation and supervision through monitoring.