The Evaluation of Teacher Professional Allowance Policy in Minahasa Regency

Abstract

Law No. 14 of 2005 on Teachers and Lecturers is one of the measures taken by the government aimed to enable teachers in improving their quality of academics; competence; and level of welfare. This study aims to analyze and explain how the evaluation of teacher professional allowance policy and the inhibiting factors of this policy evaluation implemented in the Minahasa Regency. This study used a qualitative research approach. The results of the study found that the provision of professional teacher allowance in the Minahasa Regency has not given a significant impact; because teachers who received professional allowance have not been able to improve their academic quality and competence as planned by the Government. Their lack of understanding of the use of technology makes it difficult for them to balance technology-based teaching and learning methods. Based on the results of this study; it is recommended that teachers who receive the Professional Allowance and hold the status as professional teachers should be upgraded so that they work as competent and competitive professional teachers and can adjust to the current development of science and technology.