The Influence of Competence and Training on Teacher Performance is Mediated by Creativity in ASN Teachers

Abstract

The study aims to test the influence of competence and training on the performance of teachers in the State High School with creativity as a mediation variable. The research method used is quantitative causal research. The population of this study is as much as 88 teachers in the first preventive school of the state of Pusakanagara Subang. The sample in this study covers the entire population that exists. Data analysis method using Structural Equation Model-partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The results of the research show that: (1) competence has a positive and significant impact on teacher performance, (2) training has a significant and positive impact on teachers performance, (3) competences have a significant positive influence on creativity, (4) competencies have a positive, significant influence upon creativity; (5) creativity has a positive and significant effect on teacher's performance, (6) competences influence positive and meaningful influence of teacher performance through creativity. 7) training influence positive and meaningful influence of teacher performance through creativity. Conclusion: that competence, training and creativity can be used to improve teacher performance. Contribution: Competence, training and creativity can be the basis of policy to improve teacher performance especially in the field of education. Novelty: Creativity plays an important role as a mediator of competence and training to improve teacher performance.