Peran Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran (Mgmp) Untuk Meningkatkan Kompetensi Profesional Guru PAI: Studi Kasus MGMP PAI SMP Negeri Kabupaten Kediri

The study is intended to examine the role of MGMP PAI of Junior High schools in Kediri regency in increasing the material mastery of PAI, in increasing the ability to develop the materials for PAI, as well as developing the ability to use information and communication technology in learning PAI. The research used a qualitative descriptive approach in the form of case study. Data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, and documentation. Results of the research revealed that the role of MGMP PAI of Junior High schools in Kediri regency are done through considering PAI materials of junior high schools, organizing workshop, as well as analyzing PAI textbook. In addition, the ability to develop teaching materials is done through Scientific Writing (KTI), Classroom Action Research (PTK), and collegial supervision of teachers. Finally, the ability to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) of PAI teachers through ICT is done through training and facilitation of teachers in the form of self-development. Practically, MGMP is important to improve the professional competence of PAI teachers