The Teacher Professional Education Program: Budget Management, Academic Services, And Learning Outcomes

Abstract

Budget management, academic services, and implementation of teacher professional education are important points in teacher education and training activities. The purpose of this study was to determine budget management in terms of the level of ease of managing the teacher professional education (TPEP/PPG) budget, academic services with indicators of reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy, and learning outcomes. A qualitative approach is used in this research method. Sources of research data were obtained from 12 PPG managers and 10 academic staff at four higher education institutions of the Ministry of Religion in Indonesia. Questionnaires and in-depth interviews were used to collect data. The study's findings show that budget management originating from state and regional government budgets does not pose many challenges because technical guidelines for budget use are already in place, and their implementation is monitored and evaluated by the ministries of technology, research, and higher education, as well as religion. Academic services are well-implemented, and learning outcomes are favorable, with a graduation rate of 80%.