DEVELOPING TEACHER'S PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS BY LEARNING INSTRUCTIONAL

Abstract

The pedagogical competence of teachers plays a very important role in the success of the learning process and outcomes. This study aims to explore efforts to develop the pedagogical competence of non-formal special education class teachers through learning supervision. This research uses a qualitative approach. The research location is a Private Special School in Pacitan Regency. Data collection through interviews and documentation. The data analysis used includes data collection, data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of this study indicate that learning supervision in developing teachers' pedagogical competencies involves planning learning supervision by forming a supervision team, analyzing the previous year's learning supervision, and preparing the learning supervision program planning documents. The implementation of learning supervision uses individual techniques, a collaborative approach, a scientific model, and applies democratic, scientific, cooperative, responsible, familial, constructive, and creative principles. Follow-up on learning supervision by providing training in the use of sign language and reading Braille, using learning media for children with special needs, understanding various characteristics of children with special needs, preparing learning devices, conducting workshops at school, and involving teachers in various workshops and training outside of school