Does Teacher's Training Affect the Pedagogical Competence of Mathematics Teachers?

Abstract

Teacher pedagogical competence is one of the factors affects the quality of education. This study was designed to examine the effect of trainings attended by mathematics teachers on their pedagogical competence. Based on this study, pedagogical competence generally involves two aspects: knowledge and skill. This study will examine the effect of training on each of these aspects. The samples in this study were randomly selected by conducting a survey of 20 mathematics teachers located in Indonesia. The tests were administered to measure knowledge aspect and questionnaires were given to measure skill aspect and the trainings. The test data revealed that the trainings contributed negatively to knowledge aspect. While the questionnaire data reveal that the trainings followed by them contributed positively to skill aspect. In this case, the trainings have a positive effect on the pedagogical skills of mathematics teachers. Researchers also found that mathematics teachers need trainings related to learning tools, method / technique / learning strategy, use of information technology and instructional media. Researchers also found other problems of trainings that have been given to the mathematics teachers that is not in accordance with their needs and they required continuous training with active communication between training participants.