Kelompok 2 - Tugas Wawancara mengenai topik PPG Pra Jabatan dan PPG Dalam Jabatan

Summary

This transcript features a series of interviews with individuals discussing their experiences and aspirations regarding teacher certification. The participants share their motivations for pursuing certification before becoming teachers, their hopes for the future, and the competencies they gained during the teacher certification programs. They also reflect on their field practice experiences, challenges faced during training, and how they balanced teaching with the rigorous PPG process. Through these stories, the interviewees emphasize the importance of professional growth, emotional intelligence in teaching, and the role of teachers in shaping students' lives.

Takeaways

• 😀 Teacher certification ensures teachers meet government competency standards.
• 😀 Teacher certification helps prepare teachers with both pedagogy and professionalism.
• 😀 Certification provides teachers with confidence to face challenges in the classroom.
• 😀 Teachers aim to inspire students and create a meaningful learning environment.
• 😀 PPG (Pre-Service Teacher Certification Program) teaches competencies in pedagogy, professional skills, social competence, and personal responsibility.
• 😀 The PPG selection process involves online registration, administrative selection, a substantive test, regional placement, and field practice.
• 😀 Field practice provides teachers with the opportunity to understand students' personal struggles and become emotionally involved with them.
• 😀 Teachers play a crucial role in understanding students’ emotional needs, which can help unlock their potential and enthusiasm for learning.
• 😀 The in-service PPG program involves competency tests, completing requirements, independent study via LMS, teaching practice, and online training.
• 😀 Challenges faced during the PPG program included technical difficulties, especially with Zoom during COVID-19, as well as managing assignments and teaching online.
• 😀 Balancing teaching and PPG duties was easier with online training, allowing for scheduled tasks and flexibility, with Sundays dedicated to classroom duties.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of teacher certification?

Teacher certification is designed to confirm that teachers have met the competency standards set by the government. It ensures teachers are properly prepared in terms of pedagogy and professionalism before entering the classroom.

Why are the interviewees interested in getting teacher certification before becoming teachers?

The interviewees are interested in obtaining teacher certification to ensure they enter the education field with maximum preparation, both pedagogically and professionally. It boosts their confidence and readiness to face future challenges in the classroom.

What are the four main competencies learned during the PPG program?

The four main competencies learned during the PPG program are: pedagogical competence (designing modules and managing classes), professional competence (specific to their field of study), social competence (interacting effectively within the school environment), and personality competence (ethical and responsible behavior as a teacher).

How did the field practice help one of the interviewees understand their students better?

During field practice, the interviewee observed a student who, despite being academically capable, seemed disengaged and withdrawn. After interacting with the student outside of class, the teacher discovered the student was dealing with personal issues at home. By offering emotional support and encouragement, the teacher helped the student become more active and engaged in class.

What is the importance of a teacher’s social-emotional sensitivity, as discussed in the transcript?

A teacher’s social-emotional sensitivity is crucial as it allows them to recognize and address the emotional and personal needs of students. This sensitivity can help unlock students' enthusiasm for learning, especially those who may be dealing with unseen struggles.

What challenges did the interviewees face during the PPG process?

One major challenge discussed was the internet connectivity issues during the online PPG sessions, especially during COVID-19. Additionally, balancing teaching responsibilities while participating in the PPG program, especially with online classes, posed a significant challenge.

How did the interviewees balance their teaching duties and PPG obligations?

The interviewees balanced their teaching duties and PPG obligations by setting clear boundaries between tasks. For instance, they scheduled their teaching duties during the week and reserved weekends for PPG-related activities, such as preparing assignments and studying.

What role does teacher certification play in helping teachers inspire their students?

Teacher certification not only helps teachers develop technical teaching skills but also contributes to their ability to inspire students. It builds their confidence and professionalism, enabling them to shape students' character and create a positive learning environment.

What specific steps are involved in the PPG program's selection process?

The selection process for the PPG program involves online registration, administrative selection, and a substantive test. After passing these steps, candidates are assigned to a regional placement and undergo field practice. The final stage involves a competency test to determine if they pass and become certified teachers.

What were the benefits and challenges of doing the PPG program online due to COVID-19?

The shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic allowed the PPG program to continue, but it introduced challenges such as unreliable internet connections and student engagement issues. Despite these challenges, teachers adapted by using online platforms like Google Meet and Google Classroom to manage assignments and communicate with students.