Dedi Setiawan, Mochamad Bruri Triyono, Sukarno, Muhammad Nurtanto, Nuur Wachid Abdul Majid, Mustofa Abi Hamid
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of teachers in implementing pedagogical skills. The present study used a mixed methods approach. The participants in this study consisted of 55 highly effective educators employed in vocational secondary schools. The research data were acquired using effective teacher questionnaires, peer evaluations, observations, and comprehensive interviews. The findings indicated that a majority of highly effective educators possess a strong comprehension of the practical application of pedagogical competence. Nevertheless, a marginal disparity exists between academic knowledge and its practical application in the respective domain. The facilitation and support of teachers in the development of their pedagogic competences is a crucial responsibility of school principals. Effective and well-structured ongoing training is essential to bridge the divide between theoretical concepts and practical application, and to guarantee that educators possess the requisite expertise and understanding to tackle the demands of the current and future educational landscape. Hence, it is imperative to allocate resources towards teacher professional development and ensure the availability of sufficient assets in vocational secondary schools in order to attain educational excellence in Indonesia. © 2025, Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama. All rights reserved.
Department of Technological and Vocational Education, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Department of Automotive Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia; Center for Vocational and Technical Education and Training, Mahiad Research Institute, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Department of English Education, Faculty of Language, Art, and Culture, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Jakarta, Demak, Indonesia; Department of Information System and Technology Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia; Department of Electrical Engineering Vocational Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Serang, Indonesia
