Competency Planning Strategies of Junior High School Teachers in Increasing Competitiveness

The purpose of this study is to find out how strategic planning is needed in developing teachers to deal with the current 4.0 industrial revolution in the Batubara Regency Junior High School, North Sumatra. The case study method uses a qualitative approach. The results of this study indicate that: (1) planning for teacher competency improvement is carried out through analysis of needs and abilities, (2) school self-evaluation (EDS), and, (3) implementation of teacher competency improvement programs at school level. Teacher competency development is carried out through self-development in the Subject Teachers Consultant (MGMP) as a forum for sharing new knowledge and information related to the teaching profession, and education and training.