The Types Of Training Needs For Multicultural-Based Sociology Learning To Enhance Teachers’ Professional Competence

Abstract

This study scrutinized “what is the type of training needs for multicultural-based to enhance the professional competence of sociology teachers. The objectives of this study were: (1) to describe the initial condition of professional competence in multicultural-based sociology learning; (2) to describe the type of training conducted recently; and (3) to describe the type of training needs for multicultural-based sociology learning. The methods of data collection were observation, interview guide, and documentation questionnaire. The techniques of data analysis employed the percentage of descriptive technique, average analysis technique, and qualitative descriptive technique with interactive technique. The results of this study showed that: (1) professional competence in multicultural-based sociology learning was still low; (1) the type of training conducted recently has not met the needs; and (3) the types of training needs for multicultural-based sociology learning were: the objective of training was based on the needs, the training instructor was a professional in his field, the training materials were based on the needs, the learning method implemented andragogy method, pretest & posttest needed to be conducted, and follow up as well as the implementation of training result was necessary. The training materials consisted of multicultural competence, multicultural learning, and teaching practice (peer