Studi Literatur Tentang Peran Guru Dalam Perkembangan Peserta Didik

Abstract

LITERATURE STUDY ON THE ROLE OF TEACHERS IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

One of the current educational challenges is the suboptimal role of teachers in developing the potential of all students, particularly in the digital era, which demands higher pedagogical skills and technological literacy. This study aims to review and analyze the strategic role of teachers by examining previous research related to students' cognitive, social-emotional, character, and learning motivation development. Through a literature review, this study identifies how teachers contribute to creating an effective, adaptive, and student-centered learning process. The analysis shows that teachers play a crucial role as facilitators who provide a supportive learning environment, as motivators who foster learning interest, as mentors who guide social-emotional development, and as role models in character development. However, teachers also face challenges, such as low digital literacy, lack of student motivation, and difficulties in balancing academic learning and character development. This study confirms that improving teacher professionalism, including digital skills and a student-centered learning approach, significantly impacts the success of student development. Furthermore, collaboration between teachers, parents, and the school environment is a crucial factor in supporting student development holistically.