The Role of Teacher Competencies in Shaping Student Character Through Profil Pelajar Pancasila

This study examines the competency levels of teachers in implementing Profil Pelajar Pancasila and its impact on student character development in SD Wilayah VII Kabupaten Pidie. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through observations, interviews, and document analysis. Findings show that while teachers exhibit strong personality (90%) and pedagogical (84%) competencies, their professional (80%) and social (76%) skills require improvement. Challenges include time constraints (70%), lack of training (65%), and limited resources (50%). Despite these barriers, students demonstrated notable character growth, with critical thinking (+37%) and teamwork (+34%) improving significantly. Enhancing teacher training, parental involvement, and resource availability is crucial for effective Profil Pelajar Pancasila implementation and long-term educational success.