Lisna Nurjanah: Century Teacher 21 Not Just Technologically Fluent

Today's schools often demand that their teachers have the capabilities of 21st century teachers. However, Most prospective teachers think wrongly, thought that this ability was only related to the use of technology.

Lisna Nurjanah, young teacher who currently teaches at the Independent Student School, explain, 21st century teachers are actually not only related to the use of technology. However, how is a teacher who not only teaches, rather than being a lifelong learner.

“Teachers help children learn. Children are the nation's next generation, later they will become great people. If I don't keep learning, how can help them?said Lisna.

He just got the new view after following the Teacher Talent program from Kampus Guru Cikal Late last year. Lisna added, A teacher who is a lifelong learner is a teacher who is free to learn.

“I once made a mistake that made students uncomfortable studying in class. This certainly affects learning outcomes. Nah, if I don't study, How can I know if it's wrong and fix it," he said.

21st century teacher principles

There are three principles possessed by the 21st century teacher, namely commitment to goals, independent of the method, and consistently reflect.

According to Lisna, Teachers often focus on making learning fun and using cool technology until they forget the purpose of the learning. 21st century teachers should be able to plan meaningful learning strategies. Even though it is fun, it does not change the learning objectives that were set at the beginning.

Furthermore, independent of the method. Teaching is not an easy profession because each student has their own character and interests. To find the right learning strategy there will of course be many challenges faced. In facing challenges, the self-reliant 21st century teacher looks for ways instead of complaining.

Third, consistently reflect. Lisna admitted, before taking Teacher Talent Certification, He rarely invites students to reflect. Not only that, The questions that Lisna asked tended not to be triggering.

“In the past, I asked students to reflect, I'm just asking, how do you feel today, what we have learned. It's not consistent every day,” he said.

"Now, I invite students to discuss. What is good about our learning process?, what hasn't happened and what we need to improve. I'll ask too, the knowledge we learned today, What is it useful for our friends?, create the environment around us,he continued.

Lisna hoped, More and more young teachers are equipped with competencies as 21st century teachers. Thus, he is sure, education in Indonesia will get better. (Yosi)