Student perception of teacher personality competence at junior high school

Abstract

The aim of this study was to obtain information about students' perceptions of the teacher's personality at SMP Negeri 13 Padang in terms of upholding the code of ethics of the teaching profession, being responsible, having a sense of pride and having a steady and stable personality. This type of research is descriptive quantitative research. The population in this study were students of SMPN 13 Padang City, totaling 279 people, so the number of samples was 74 respondents. Data collection is done directly by using a questionnaire. Data analysis using SPSS version 16.00 program. Sampling technique in this research is using non-probability sampling technique. The sampling technique was done by chance. Data analysis and processing techniques were carried out by tabulating the data and describing the data. The results of data analysis and hypothesis testing indicate that the hypothesis tested in this study can be accepted according to the research question. . The results of data analysis indicate that the personality competencies of teachers at SMP Negeri 13 Padang are generally in the sufficient category, namely; (1) Teachers Act in accordance with Indonesian National Religious, Social, Legal, and Cultural Norms; (2) Presenting oneself as a person with noble character, honesty, and an example for students and society; (3) Presenting oneself as a person who is steady, mature, stable, wise, and authoritative; (4) Demonstrate high responsibility, work ethic, pride in being a teacher, and self-confidence; (5) Upholding the Teacher's Professional Code of Ethics.