IMPROVING TEACHER COMPETENCE AT SDN GIRIMEKAR 3 BANDUNG: PREPARING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AS A MANDATORY SUBJECT AT THE PRIMARY EDUCATION LEVEL

Abstract

The implementation of English language learning at the primary education level requires teachers to be prepared in terms of both English language competence and pedagogical competence. This Community Service (PKM) activity aimed to improve the competence and readiness of teachers at SDN Girimekar 3 Bandung to prepare for and implement English language instruction. The activity was conducted through several stages: needs analysis, pre-test, training, microteaching, and post-test. A learning-by-doing approach was implemented through demonstrations, practice, feedback, and reflection. The microteaching sessions provided teachers with opportunities to practice the use of classroom English, giving instructions, questioning, games, speaking activities, the use of teaching media, and classroom management. The results indicated an improvement in teachers’ competence and readiness, as reflected in the comparison of pre-test and post-test results, microteaching performance, and participants’ reflections. The activity demonstrates that integrating English language competence, pedagogical knowledge, teaching practice, and reflection represents a relevant approach to preparing primary school teachers for the implementation of English language instruction.