DEVELOPMENT OF ICT-BASED ACADEMIC SUPERVISION TO IMPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF SANTA LUSIA KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS IN KEUSKUPAN AGUNG MEDAN

Abstract

This research aims to develop an academic supervision model based on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to improve the professional competence of teachers at Santa Lusia Kindergarten, Keuskupan Agung Medan. The method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation). The research results show that the implementation of ICT-based academic supervision significantly increases teachers' professional competence, especially in mastering material, applying innovative learning methods, and using digital media in the learning process. ICT-based supervision also increases collaboration between teachers and efficiency in reporting and evaluating performance.