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The advancement of knowledge and technology in the 21st century has changed human life patterns and demands a transformation in the world of education to be able to prepare students to face global challenges. 21st-century education emphasizes the mastery of critical, creative, communicative, collaborative skills, and technological literacy needed in the digital era.The purpose of this study is to investigate the idea of 21st-century learning, relevant learning models, and the role of teachers as facilitators, innovators, and agents of change in the modern learning process. This study uses a library research strategy by reviewing numerous scientific materials linked to 21st-century competencies, Learning methods including cooperative Learning, Project Based Learning, Problem Based Learning, and Discovery Learning, as well as the TPACK framework as a basis for technology integration. The study’s findings show that 21st-century learning requires the implementation of a learner-centered approach and the planned use of technology to raise the standard of learning procedures and results. In addition, teachers have a strategic role in guiding to enable pupils to acquire higher order thinking abilities and adapt to changing times. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of strengthening teacher competencies and implementing innovative learning models is an attempt to raise educational standards in the global era.

The study aims to produce a textbook called Basic Teaching and Learning Skills in the Aspect of Teacher Personality Competence Integrated with QR-Code to improve the quality of professional teacher competence. The study applied the Research and Development (R&D) methodology based on the ADDIE model. The findings indicated that there was high level of feasibility, including material expert validation 83.3, language validation 88.3 and student responses 95.5 which is categorized as very feasible. The results show that the implementation of the QR-Code can increase the level of interactivity to watch the videos, case studies, reflective materials that reinforce the level of conceptual knowledge and internalization of the characters. The findings synthesis is in accordance with Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) and experiential learning theories, and technology is the reflective medium in personality development. It concludes that the QR-Code textbook is a productive, innovative, and topical medium to form teacher personality competence, which is consistent with the curriculum and the demand of transformation education digital. The product will help improve innovation in higher education by helping close the gap between the pedagogical content and digital literacy and providing adaptive and professional teachers to meet the demands of the 21st-century education.

This study is grounded in the importance of equipping prospective teachers with professional competencies required in the digital era. The Kampus Mengajar program provides students with practical teaching experiences through direct involvement in schools, while mastery of TPACK is essential for designing instruction that aligns with contemporary educational demands. The purpose of this research is to examine the influence of participation in the Kampus Mengajar program and TPACK mastery on the teaching readiness of students in the Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology at Universitas PGRI Wiranegara. The study adopts the TPACK framework, which integrates content, pedagogy, and technology. Using a quantitative associative design, the research involved 86 respondents from cohorts 5 to 8 of Kampus Mengajar participants. Data were analyzed through multiple linear regression. The findings indicate that participation in the Kampus Mengajar program has a positive and significant effect on teaching readiness (t = 3.132 > t-table 1.989; sig. = 0.002). Likewise, TPACK mastery significantly influences teaching readiness (t = 8.520; sig. = 0.000). Simultaneously, both variables show a significant effect on teaching readiness (F = 103.752 > F-table 3.105; sig. = 0.000). The study concludes that engagement in Kampus Mengajar and TPACK competence, both individually and jointly, contribute to preparing students for the teaching profession. These results highlight the need for higher education institutions to strengthen practical programs and foster the integration of pedagogy and technology in teacher education.

This study investigates the influence of an online attendance system and digital literacy on teacher discipline and performance in elementary schools. A quantitative explanatory research approach was employed to provide empirical evidence regarding these relationships. The research population consisted of 170 elementary school teachers in Bojong District, Pekalongan Regency, who were selected using proportional stratified random sampling to ensure representativeness. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire using a 5-point Likert scale, and analyzed with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through the Partial Least Squares (PLS-SEM) approach using SmartPLS 4.0 software. The measurement model evaluation demonstrated strong reliability and validity across all constructs. Cronbach’s Alpha values ranged between 0.820 and 0.872, Composite Reliability between 0.881 and 0.911, and Average Variance Extracted (AVE) between 0.649 and 0.718. Discriminant validity was confirmed based on both the Fornell-Larcker Criterion and the Heterotrait-Monotrait Ratio (HTMT). The structural model showed good predictive relevance with a Goodness-of-Fit (GoF) value of 0.366, indicating a large effect. Hypothesis testing results supported all proposed relationships. Digital literacy was found to positively influence teacher performance, while the online attendance system significantly affected both teacher discipline and teacher performance. Furthermore, teacher discipline was proven to have a positive effect on teacher performance. Mediation testing revealed that teacher discipline acted as a significant partial mediator in the relationships between digital literacy, online attendance systems, and teacher performance. The findings provide empirical validation for the Task-Technology Fit Theory and the TPACK Framework in the context of educational human resource management. This study confirms that digital transformation, through strengthening digital literacy and online systems, represents an effective strategy to improve teacher professionalism and enhance academic quality in elementary schools.  

This study aims to analyze the effect of school principals' transformational leadership on the performance of ICT teachers in implementing digital learning at SMAN XYZ, specifically examining how four dimensions of transformational leadership Influence teacher motivation, creativity, and innovation in technology integration. This quantitative research employed an explanatory correlational design with 20 ICT teachers as respondents selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using validated questionnaires adapted from the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) by Bass and Avolio (1994) for transformational leadership and the TPACK framework by Koehler and Mishra (2009) for teacher performance. Simple linear regression analysis was conducted using SPSS 25 to test the research hypothesis. Results demonstrate that transformational leadership significantly and positively influences ICT teacher performance (β = 0.672, p = 0.003 < 0.05), explaining 67.2% of performance variance. The principal's transformational leadership scored highly (4.3/5), with individualized consideration contributing most significantly to teacher performance. ICT teacher performance reached a high category (4.1/5), with the most substantial achievement in technology-based lesson planning, although challenges remain in independent digital content development and innovative assessment methods. Theoretically, this research strengthens transformational leadership Theory in digital Education contexts and supports the TPACK framework's emphasis on leadership support for technology integration. Practically, findings guide principals to optimize transformational leadership through enhanced mentoring, professional development programs, and the creation of an innovation culture. The study offers an empirical foundation for educational policymakers to develop school leadership training programs focused on digital transformation, while highlighting the importance of individualized consideration in supporting teacher technology competency development.

This research was conducted with the main purpose of examining and analyzing the specific needs of elementary school teachers in designing and implementing a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model that is grounded in the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework, with the ultimate goal of enhancing students’ critical thinking skills as a crucial competency in the 21st century. The study is rooted in the understanding that critical thinking is not only a fundamental learning outcome but also a key skill for students to thrive in modern society, while at the same time recognizing the current limitations in technology integration within elementary-level PBL practices. A quantitative descriptive method was employed, involving a purposive sample of 100 elementary school teachers who provided data through structured questionnaires and interviews. The analysis focused on five core indicators, namely teachers’ initial knowledge of TPACK-based PBL, the availability of facilities to support its implementation, teachers’ participation in relevant professional training, the degree of TPACK integration in classroom learning, and the actual application of PBL in teaching practice. Findings revealed that only 36% of teachers possessed sufficient awareness of TPACK-based PBL, 40% reported having adequate facilities in their schools, 40% had previously joined related training, 36% had integrated TPACK into their instruction, and 50% had applied PBL in their classrooms. These results clearly demonstrate a significant gap between existing practices and the ideal conditions needed for maximizing the potential of TPACK-based PBL. Consequently, the study emphasizes the urgency of developing and strengthening this model by improving teacher knowledge, ensuring continuous professional development opportunities, and promoting the effective use of technology to foster innovative, contextual, and student-centered learning that can systematically nurture critical thinking abilities in elementary school students.

This study aims to analyze the role of digital literacy, self-regulation, and independent learning in enhancing the understanding of Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge (TPACK) among Economics Education students. The research employed a quantitative approach with a survey design. Data were collected using a four-point Likert-scale questionnaire administered to 237 students selected from a total population of 588 Economics Education students from the 2020–2023 cohorts. The research instruments were tested for validity and reliability, while data analysis was conducted using classical assumption tests and multiple linear regression. The findings reveal that digital literacy, self-regulation, and independent learning each have a positive and significant effect on students’ understanding of TPACK (p-value < 0.05). Simultaneously, these three variables exert a significant combined influence, with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.723, indicating that 72.3% of the variance in TPACK understanding can be explained by these independent variables. These findings emphasize that digital literacy is the most dominant factor supporting students’ readiness as prospective economics teachers who can adapt to advancements in educational technology.