5C-Based Technology Adaptation Model for Optimizing Teacher Pedagogical Competence

The 5C-based technology adaptation model professional values that support the strengthening of pedagogical competence comprehensively and sustainably, in accordance with the demands of 21st-century education. This model is in line with the Merdeka Curriculum which emphasizes differentiated, student-centered learning, and the use of digital technology to strengthen the profile of Pancasila students. This study uses a qualitative approach by interviewing three participants who participated in training based on the model. The results show that this model contributes to the formation of a positive and character-based digital culture in the school environment, making teachers not only technology users, but also agents of change in building a sustainable and civilized education ecosystem. The implications of the study show an increase in teachers' pedagogical competence holistically, collaboration with colleagues, reflective and innovative abilities, and a critical attitude towards the ethics and relevance of using technology in learning.