LECTURER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Case studies in three state-owned colleges in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia)
Abstract: This study is aimed
at investigating policy, design, implementation, evaluation, and supporting as
well as discouraging factors which inhibit the lecturers’ competence development
in three state-owned colleges in Bandung, West Java, indonesia. The study also
attempts to propose a model for lecturer professional competency development.
The study reveals that policy and development programs towards the betterment
of lecturer professional competency exist in the three institutions. Programs
for lecturer competency development are generally in line with the so called
Strategic Plans of the Faculty or Department and are based mainly on the
internal conditions of the institutions. The programs, are, among others,
support for lecturers’ further study (Master’s or Doctoral program at home or
overseas), or participation in short courses, academic activities such as
discussion, seminars, workshops, and individual studies through various kinds of
research. Those activities are useful for the lecturers to enhance their
professional competencies, including pedagogic, professional, personal, and
social competencies. The study also suggests that in implementing these
programs, there are some factors which support as well as those which hinder
the realisation of the programs. Supporting factors include development
projects funded by the Ministry of Education, grants offered by the institution
in collaboration with the lecturer development program, supports from the units
within the institution, and the lecturers’ motivation to enhance their own competency
on their own expense. Meanwhile, hindrances include the very limited number of
opportunities given to the lecturers to participate in different activities
that can promote their professional competencies, limited financial support
from the Ministries, and work load.
Author: Ernalia Lia Syaodih
Journal Code: jppendidikangg110028
