Academic supervision and work motivation as a contributing factor of teacher competence

Abstract

This study aims to find an empirical contribution of academic supervision by school supervisors and work motivation to teacher competence. This research is a quantitative study with survey design, a cross-sectional technique. Samples were 84 respondents. Data were collected through a questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive analysis techniques, as well as regression analysis through SPSS. The findings of this study indicate that supervision by supervisors includes high categories. The R² value of the contribution of academic supervision of school supervisors to competencies was 30.4%. Contribution of teacher's work motivation to teacher competency R² value was 46.1%. The contribution of academic supervision of school supervisors and work motivation, to teacher competence, was 47%. Recommendations for the betterment of education in Indonesia are offered.