Improving Students' Communication Skills Through Pedagogic Competence at Junior High School of Islamic Boarding School

. The aim of this research is to evaluate the pedagogical competence of the teachers at SMP Al-Qur'an Zaenuddin, along with to identify the challenges they confront in helping students improve their communication abilities. Both primary and secondary data were used in this investigation. This study used qualitative research methodologies as its primary research strategy. The findings revealed that: (1) the curriculum and syllabus, which incorporate the analysis of learning materials, have served as a reference for instructors. (2) Different aspects of the pedagogical competence of teachers in the educational process (3) There are still challenges at the Al-Qur'an Zaenuddin Junior High School Based on Pesantren to enhance the teachers' pedagogical, such as teachers who don't involve pupils in learning implementation activities. The challenges listed above can be used to assess teachers. Teachers at SMP Al-Qur'an Zaenuddin must therefore look for strategies to enhance students' communication skills. According to Pesantren, this can be done by giving students the chance to ask questions, clarifying any points that are unclear, rewarding active learners with higher grades, and having groups present.