The Competence of Islamic Education Lecturers in the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program

Abstract

This study aims to find the competence degree of Islamic education lecturers based on the evaluation results of the teaching and learning process. This is motivated by the fact that evaluating lectures is an essential part of the lectures themselves. The evaluation results are used as sources for reflection and improvement for the next lectures. This is a case study conducted at an Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program at a state university in Sumedang, Indonesia. Data were obtained by document analysis, interviews, and observations. Data sources were obtained from primary data and secondary data. Data processing was carried out descriptively with a qualitative approach while the data validity was carried out through source triangulation and methodological triangulation. The results showed an average score of 8.33, signifying that the students perceived the lecturers to be very competent. The highest score is in the personality competence. There are 4 competences that have been demonstrated by the Islamic Religious Education lecturers, and 20 indicators, namely 8 indicators on pedagogic competence, 3 indicators on social competence, 5 indicators on personality competence and 4 indicators on professional competence. Based on the results of this study, it is concluded that the teaching and learning process of Islamic religious education has run very well because it is supported by lecturers who have excellent competence.