Mentoring the Implementation of Student PPL in Improving Pedagogical Competence in Partner Schools

The Field Introduction Program (PPL) is a strategic tool for preparing students as prospective professional teachers, particularly in developing pedagogical competence. However, the implementation of PPL still faces various obstacles, such as limited teaching experience, suboptimal lesson planning, and a lack of pedagogical reflection. This Community Service (PKM) activity aims to assist the implementation of PPL for FKIP Abulyatama University students at SMA Negeri 1 Ingin Jaya in order to improve their pedagogical competence. The methods used include assistance with lesson planning, guided teaching practice, learning observation, and reflection and evaluation. The results of the activity show an increase in students' pedagogical competence in all measured aspects. The average score of pedagogical competence increased from 2.30 before mentoring to 3.46 after mentoring. The results of the N-Gain test showed an average value of 0.68 in the moderate category, while the percentage increase in pedagogical competence reached 50.8%. These findings indicate that mentoring for PPL implementation is effective in improving students' pedagogical competence and has a positive impact on the quality of learning in partner schools.