Analysis of Personality and Social Competencies of Male Early Childhood Education Teachers in Bandung Regency

• Yunika Cintara Putri

  Indonesia University of Education

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This research is motivated by the phenomenon of the lack of male teachers in ECE units. One factor in the lack of male ECE teachers is the widespread public perception that doubts the ability of male teachers to educate children. The purpose of this study is to determine the personality and social competency profiles of male ECE teachers in Bandung Regency. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. The research subjects consisted of three male ECE teachers in Bandung Regency. The results of the study indicate that the personality and social competency profiles of male ECE teachers in Bandung Regency generally align with the indicators listed in Government Regulation on Education and Culture No. 137 of 2014 concerning National ECE Standards. It is hoped that future researchers can further analyze the competencies of male ECE teachers, so that gender stereotypes in society can be reduced after understanding the potential and suitability of men working as ECE teachers.

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