Students' Perceptions of Teachers' Social Competence at Vocational High Schools in Sangir Balai Janggo District

Persepsi Siswa tentang Kompetensi Sosial Guru di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan se-Kecamatan Sangir Balai Janggo

Abstract

This research is motivated by the importance of teacher social competence as a learning motivation and student character development. This study aims to determine students' perceptions of teacher social competence at Vocational High Schools in Sangir Balai Janggo District. This type of research is quantitative descriptive with a population of all active students in grades X, XI, XII in Middle Schools throughout Sangir Balai Janggo District, totaling 348 students and a sample of 78 students taken using the Proportional Random Sampling technique. The instrument used was a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire consisting of 40 statement items covering indicators of the ability to communicate, socialize effectively, be objective, be empathetic and the ability to adapt to the environment, which had been tested for validity and reliability.

The results of the study indicate that: 1) teachers' social competence in communication skills can be implemented by teachers with an average score of 4.27. 2) teachers' social competence in socializing effectively can be implemented by teachers with an average score of 4.29. 3) teachers' social competence in being objective can be implemented by teachers with an average score of 4.41. 4) teachers' social competence in being empathetic can be implemented by teachers with an average score of 4.37. 5) teachers' social competence in adapting to the environment can be implemented by teachers with an average score of 4.31. All are in the capable category, thus it can be concluded that teachers' social competence at Sangir Balai Janggo District Vocational High School can be implemented by teachers with an overall average of 3.33.