TEACHER’S STRATEGY IN MANAGING SOCIAL COMPETENCE

Abstract: Teachers are social beings who can not be separated from social life and environment. Therefore, teachers are required to have a social competence that is adequate, especially in relation to education, and not limited to teaching in schools but also to the education occurs and lasts in society. This study specifically discussed how the teachers manage social competence which is one of the main capabilities that must be held by teachers in accordance with the laws of teachers and lecturers, with the expectation that teachers will be capable of functioning himself as a social being in the community and environment, so as to communicate and interact effectively with students, community, and parents. These three elements must be mutually supportive.Keyword: Managing, Social Competence, Teacher