ANALYSIS OF MANAGEMENT IN IMPROVING TEACHERS’ COMPETENCE ON IMPLEMENTING DEEP LEARNING AT SMP NEGERI 6 BATAM

Abstract

Teachers hold a strategic role in determining the quality of education. The quality of classroom learning is strongly influenced by teachers’ competence, professionalism, and readiness in designing relevant and meaningful learning experiences. As agents of change, teachers are not merely transmitters of information, but designers of learning experiences that encourage students to think deeply, critically, and creatively. In modern education, teachers are expected to shift from memorization-based approaches (surface learning) toward deep learning, which emphasizes conceptual understanding, higher-order thinking skills, collaboration, and effective communication. In line with this need, enhancing teachers’ competence in implementing deep learning has become increasingly urgent, particularly at SMP Negeri 6 Batam, which is striving to cultivate a more meaningful and adaptive learning culture. This study aims to strengthen teachers’ competence in understanding the concepts, strategies, and principles of deep learning so that they can implement them consistently and effectively in the classroom. The findings indicate a significant improvement in teachers’ competence, both in theoretical understanding and pedagogical skills. Teachers became more confident, more open to innovation, and more committed to applying deep learning strategies sustainably. These outcomes indicate that the transformation toward more critical, creative, and meaningful learning practices has begun to take shape within the school environment.