The quality of educators in carrying out their roles is regulated by Minister of Education and Culture Regulation No. 16 of 2007 on Academic Qualification Standards and Teacher Competencies. This regulation establishes four core teacher competencies: pedagogical, personality, social, and professional competencies. This study aims to analyze the influence of teachers' professional competence on students' digital literacy skills at the junior high school level in Karawang Regency. Digital literacy refers to an individual's ability to effectively utilize digital technology, including accessing, understanding, evaluating, and communicating information through various devices and digital platforms. This study employs a qualitative method with data collection techniques including interviews, document analysis, and observations. The research was conducted at SMPN 1 Klari, East Karawang, selected due to its relevance to the study objectives. The findings indicate that teachers' professional competence plays a significant role in enhancing students' digital literacy. To address the challenges of 21st-century education, teachers are required not only to master subject matter comprehensively but also to effectively, ethically, and safely integrate digital technology into the learning process.

Keywords: Teachers' Professional Competence, Digital Literacy, Students' Skills, Junior High School, Karawang Regency, Education Quality, 21st-Century Skills, Teacher Performance, Student Achievement, Educational Technology.

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