Teacher Assistance in Subject Planning Based on Backward Design at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Palu
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https://doi.org/10.35568/abdimas.v9i1.7311Keywords:
mentoring, learning planning, backward design, teacher competency, partner schoolAbstract
Effective instructional course design is key to improving the quality of learning in schools. However, many teachers, especially at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Palu, still face obstacles in systematically designing and planning subject courses that are oriented towards student learning outcomes. The backward design model offers a more innovative and structured approach that focuses on the targeted final learning outcomes (instructional learning outcomes/ILOs) before determining teaching and learning activities (TLAs) and assessment tools (ATs). This community service activity (PkM) aims to assist school teachers in applying the backward design model in planning and designing subject lessons. This PkM activity was carried out in a planned manner in several stages: Presentation, Group Work/Practical Simulation, Training/Assistance, and Evaluation. The results of the PkM show that the average score for the learning tools/lesson plans in the form of teaching modules was 4.83, which is in the excellent category. This indicates the effectiveness and productivity of the mentoring for teachers at the school. They have been able to design backward design-based learning. In addition, the results of this teacher mentoring also showed a positive contribution through the post-test results, which facilitated teachers in understanding the backward design and constructive alignment models in systematic learning planning and design. This is an important part of improving teachers' professional competence and ultimately has a positive impact on the quality of learning for students at the partner school, SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Palu.
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