The importance of improving teacher training programmes in Indonesia in order to increase teacher competence

The text emphasizes the importance of improving teacher training programs in Indonesia to enhance teacher competence and ultimately improve the quality of education. It highlights the low average teacher competence scores and the need for mapping teacher competence accurately. The curriculum of teacher education is also mentioned as requiring a comprehensive review. The government's efforts to improve teacher competence through programs such as Teacher Professional Education (PPG) and Continuing Professional Development (PKB) are discussed, but their effectiveness is questioned. The text concludes by emphasizing the need for continuous and proper development to support teachers in facilitating effective learning and improving the overall quality of education in Indonesia.