The Influence of Gagne's Training Management Model on Pedagogical and Professional Competence of Teachers

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of Gagne's training management on the pedagogical and professional competencies of Catholic school teachers in Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra. Quantitative data were collected from 100 elementary and secondary teachers using questionnaires to measure perceptions of Gagne's training effectiveness, pedagogical competence, and professional skills. The research employed both primary data from respondents and secondary sources such as literature reviews and documentation. Descriptive Statistics and Partial Least Squares (PLS) Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were used to analyze the data and validate existing theories. The findings, analyzed with SmartPLS 4.0 software, revealed significant t-statistic values: 4.941 for pedagogical competence and 15.012 for professional competence, surpassing critical thresholds (t-table 1.984 and 1.941 respectively). This indicates a substantial impact of Gagne's training management on enhancing teacher competencies in Deli Serdang Regency. Based on these results, it is recommended that teacher training providers in the region enhance management practices to optimize retention and transferability of skills. Teachers across elementary and secondary levels are encouraged to focus on improving both pedagogical and professional competencies, thereby enhancing overall training effectiveness and teacher quality.