Track: Case Studies

Abstract

Training with a "top-down" approach that has been carried out has not been able to improve the pedagogical competencies of the trainees, so it is necessary to design training based on the needs of the trainees. The purpose of this research is: (a) identification of problems and training needs; (b) formulate the design and teaching materials of the training, and (c) test the effectiveness of teaching materials in improving pedagogical competence of learning. The source of the research data is 16 people studying.  Data collection is conducted through interviews, documentation, and tests. The research procedure follows the flow of literature studies, field servey, and the preparation of training design and teaching materials, and tests the effectiveness of teaching materials. The results showed: (a) the most perceived problem of learning towards pedagogical competency mastery is in the learning planning sub-competency, especially in identifying the initial ability of the trainees; (b) the design and teaching materials of the training formulated invalidity are very adequate to improve pedagogical competencies; and (c)  the teaching materials of pedagogical competency improvement training, reviewed from the response of the trainees showed a very responsive category (84%); and judging by the comparison of pre-test and post-test scores showed the score of 0.4789 was in a high category; thus the training teaching materials developed effectively to improve pedagogical competencies. The benefits of research can be used as a guideline in designing the training by analyzing according to the needs of the trainees, so that the training will be effective.