DEVELOPING INNOMATTS TO IMPROVE MATHEMATICS TEACHERS’ PEDAGOGICAL AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCES: AN INDONESIAN PERSPECTIVE

Authors : Mohammad Asikin, Iwan Junaedi

Pages : 153-165

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Publication Date : 2014-09-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This project proposes an integrated model of mathematics teacher training which is developed based on the real need and potential of Indonesian mathematics teachers in improving mathematics learning. The main objective of this research is to develop the training model called INNOMATTS which has characteristics of independency, innovative, sustainable and problem solver in providing wider chance for mathematics teachers to improve their pedagogical and professional competences. This study employs R&D design using 10 steps of development model of Gall. This article describes the result of exploration study, model validation and practical testing. A sample of 30 mathematics teachers from various schools joined the INNOMATTS and were tested of pedagogical and professional competences. The results indicate that INNOMATTS is a promising training model for mathematics teachers’ improvement in pedagogical and professional competences.
Keywords : Professional development, mathematics teacher training model, INNOMATTS model