The Role of Teacher Satisfaction in Mediating the Effect of Professional Competence on Teacher Performance at State High School 1 Bukit Bener Meriah Regency
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Professional Competence, Teacher Satisfaction, Teacher PerformanceAbstract
This study aims to analyze the role of teacher satisfaction in mediating the influence of professional competence on teacher performance at SMA Negeri 1 Bukit, Bener Meriah Regency. This study is motivated by the importance of improving teacher performance as a key determinant of educational quality, particularly in addressing the demands of the Merdeka Curriculum, the use of learning technologies, and the development of active and relevant learning approaches tailored to students’ needs. Teachers’ professional competence is viewed as a critical factor in enhancing the quality of their instructional delivery, while teacher satisfaction serves as a psychological condition that can encourage teachers to work more effectively. This study employs a quantitative approach with an associative research design. The population consists of all 71 teachers at State Senior High School 1 Bukit, so a saturated sample was used. Data were collected via a questionnaire using a Likert scale and analyzed using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) method through the SmartPLS software. The results indicate that all indicators met the criteria for validity and reliability. The R-square value indicates that professional competence explains 22.4% of teacher satisfaction, while professional competence and teacher satisfaction together explain 49% of teacher performance. Hypothesis testing results show that professional competence does not have a significant direct effect on teacher performance. However, professional competence has a positive and significant effect on teacher satisfaction, and teacher satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on teacher performance. The results of the indirect testing indicate that teacher satisfaction mediates the effect of professional competence on teacher performance in a positive and significant manner. Thus, improving teacher performance requires not only strengthening professional competence but also enhancing teacher satisfaction through a supportive work environment, managerial support, recognition, and opportunities for professional development.
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