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The Mediating Role of Pedagogical Competence in the Relationship between Competency-Based Training and Early Childhood Learning Outcomes

Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan · Vol. 42 No. 2 (2025) · pp. 278–288

DOI
10.15294/jpp.v42i2.30797
ISSN
2580-4154, 2503-1260
Published
2025-10-31
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

This study examines the direct and indirect effects of competency-based training (CBT) on early childhood learning outcomes, mediated by the pedagogical competence of early childhood education (PAUD) teachers in Semarang Regency. Using a quantitative explanatory research design with a cross-sectional survey, data were collected from 153 PAUD teachers and their students through validated questionnaires and documentation. Findings indicate that CBT positively and significantly influences both early childhood learning outcomes and teachers' pedagogical competence. Furthermore, pedagogical competence also significantly influences children's learning outcomes. Most importantly, this study demonstrates that pedagogical competence acts as a significant mediator in the relationship between CBT and early childhood learning outcomes. These results underscore the importance of structured and ongoing professional development for PAUD teachers to enhance their pedagogical skills, which in turn is crucial for improving the quality of early childhood education.

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Nuni WidiartiState University of Semarang4
Tri SuminarAffiliation unknown4
Ellianawati EllianawatiState University of Semarang2
Suwito Eko PramonoAffiliation unknown2
Titi PrihatinAffiliation unknown2
Amin YusufAffiliation unknown2
Sugiyo SugiyoAffiliation unknown2
Muhammad KhafidAffiliation unknown2
RahmawatiState University of Semarang1
Wiwik HidayatiState University of Semarang1
Imam ShofwanAffiliation unknown1
Rezka Arina RahmaAffiliation unknown1
Neni SulistianAffiliation unknown1
Lutfia AgustinAffiliation unknown1
Faricha Putri Alif ViaAffiliation unknown1
Farid AhmadiAffiliation unknown1
Fildzah Mahdiya KarimahAffiliation unknown1
Hartono HartonoAffiliation unknown1
Yulvia SariAffiliation unknown1
Luthfia Qothrun NadaAffiliation unknown1
Rina Agustina EmgiekAffiliation unknown1
Achmad RifaiAffiliation unknown1
Pamuji Fitria NugrohoAffiliation unknown1
Heri YantoAffiliation unknown1
Supriyati SupriyatiAffiliation unknown1
Muhsin MuhsinAffiliation unknown1
Sasongko Irham MubarokAffiliation unknown1
Fakhruddin FakhruddinAffiliation unknown1
Abdur RohmanAffiliation unknown1
Cahyo Budi UtomoAffiliation unknown1
Anggun RahmawatiAffiliation unknown1
Ary Zuqnil FauzaAffiliation unknown1
Siti RochayaniAffiliation unknown1
Arief YuliantoUniversitas Media Nusantara Citra1
Nur Azizah Abd. RaniAffiliation unknown1
Muhammad Iqbal FauziAffiliation unknown1
Yudi SiswantoAffiliation unknown1

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