Enhancing Early Childhood Teachers’ Pedagogical Competence Through Lesson Study Based Training at TK Nurul Qur’an Stabat

Abstract

This community service program aims to enhance the pedagogical competence of early childhood education teachers at TK Nurul Qur'an Stabat through Lesson Study based training. The method consisted of four main stages: preparation, training, implementation through open class sessions, and collaborative reflection. The training emphasized strengthening teachers' understanding of Lesson Study, developing innovative daily lesson plans (RPPH), creating contextual learning media, and conducting collaborative teaching using the plan-do-see cycle. The results show a significant improvement in teachers' ability to design contextual learning activities, implement active and engaging instruction, manage classrooms effectively, utilize varied learning media, and perform systematic professional reflection. The open class implementation demonstrated increased child engagement and more meaningful learning experiences. The program concludes that Lesson Study is an effective approach to fostering a reflective and collaborative culture among early childrood teachers. Its implications indicate the potential for this model to be replicated in other early childhood institutions to support sustainable improvements in teaching quality.