Strategy Implementation in Efforts to Improve Teacher Performance

 Strategy Implementation in Efforts to Improve Teacher Performance

Dwi Sartika1*, Sugeng Mulyono2, M. Jamal Abdul Nasir3 Universitas Gajayana

 

By Amornteb  Intasorn

Abstract

This research aims to identify the application of strategies to improve teacher performance. The research focus was on Tahfidz Elementary School teachers in Lumajang, especially Tahfidz Al Aziz Elementary School, Bahrusysyifa Qur'an Elementary School, and Cahaya Qur'an SQS. This research uses a qualitative approach. Research data was obtained from informants, including school principals, teachers and student guardians. Data collection methods include observation, interviews, and documentation. Data were analyzed inductively using data reduction steps, data presentation and conclusion. The findings of this research indicate that the implementation of strategies in an effort to improve teacher performance is improving performance by building intense communication between school principals and teachers, holding independent coaching, conducting evaluation meetings, attending official education and training, holding comparative studies, and fulfilling teacher welfare.

METHODOLOGY

This research uses a qualitative approach. Moleang (2017) qualitative research aims to understand phenomena about what is experienced by research subjects such as behavior, perceptions, motivations, and actions and so on holistically and by means of descriptions in the form of words and language in a unique natural context by utilizing various natural methods. Meanwhile, according to (Hendryadi & Zannati, 2019), it is a naturalistic investigation process that seeks a deep understanding of natural social phenomena. The data collection techniques include 1) observation; This research at Tahfidz Elementary School, Lumajang City, namely Tahfidz Al Aziz Elementary School, Quran Bahrushysyifa Elementary School, and Cahaya Qur'an SQS, and 2) interviews. The source of interview data in this research came from the Principal and Teachers at SD Tahfidz Al Aziz, SD Quran Bahrushysyifa, and SQS Cahaya Qur'an, and 3) documentation collected from this research in the form of learning activities in class, activities carried out by teachers outside the classroom, and interview activities conducted by researchers with the informant.

The steps taken in analyzing qualitative data in this research include 1) data reduction, a process in which selection occurs, focusing on simplifying, Strategic Management in Improving Teacher Performance Strategic Planning Strategy Implementation Evaluation Vision and Mission Supervision process KKG Report Improved Teacher Performance International Journal of Business and Applied Economics (IJBAE) Vol. 3 No. 2, 2024: 355-370 359 abstracting and transforming raw data contained in field notes. This data reduction process takes place continuously throughout the qualitative research project. In other words, the purpose of data reduction is to facilitate understanding of the data that has been collected (Suwarma, 2015); 2) data display: Researchers really appreciate data display that is good and easy to understand because this is an important step towards good qualitative analysis valid and reliable (Suwarma, 2015), and 3) verification and concluding. Conclusions are an attempt to interpret the meaning, significance and explanation of data that has been analyzed by identifying important things.

 

DISCUSSIONS

            Description of Research Data

            In this discussion, the researcher will explain and describe strategies for improving the performance of Tahfidz Elementary School teachers in Lumajang City. Below is a presentation of data relating to the research focus that has been previously made, namely: 1) SWOT analysis of strategy implementation in an effort to improve the performance of Tahfidz Elementary School Teachers. 2) Performance of Tahfidz Elementary School Teachers in Lumajang City. 3) Strategies in efforts to improve teacher performance. 4) Improving teacher performance
5) Obstacles in efforts to improve teacher performance. Data related to the research focus above will be presented according to information available in the field.

            SWOT analysis of strategy implementation in an effort to improve the performance of Tahfidz Elementary School Teachers

 

Strength	1. Experience and educational qualifications of most teachers. 2. There are professional development programs available. 3. Commitment from school principals and management staff to improve      the quality of teaching. 4. Adequate physical resources such as facilities and equipment.
Weakness	1. Limited funds for teacher training and development. 2. Lack of supervision and feedback on teacher performance. 3. Lack of motivation or support from some teachers. 4. Lack of coordination between teachers and management staff.
Opportunity	1. There is an incentive program for teachers who achieve specific        performance targets. 2. Advances in educational technology that can be used to improve the quality     of teaching. 3. Collaboration with other educational institutions or teacher exchange     programs to share best practices. 4. Support from the community or sponsorship funds for teacher performance     improvement initiatives.
Threat	1. Competition to attract and retain qualified teachers. 2. Changes in educational policy that may affect program funding or teaching     requirements. 3. Lack of support from parents or the community for efforts to improve     teacher performance. 4. Pressure from educational standards that continue to develop and require     adjustments to the curriculum or teaching methods.

 

 

CONCLUSIONS

Strategies used by school principals to improve teacher performance include 1) Holding monthly and weekly evaluation meetings, 2) Assigning teachers to take part in official training or workshops, 3) holding comparative studies, 4) Building intense communication between school principals and teachers, 5) Carrying out independent coaching, and 6) Fulfilling teacher welfare.

Improving teacher performance at Tahfidz Elementary School, Lumajang City, is going very well. The school principal's implementation of the strategy has proven to have a significant impact on performance, as seen in the achievement of the objectives of the designed activities. One of the targets achieved by implementing this strategy is the gradual increase in teacher performance, improvements in administration, and the achievement of teachers' duties and obligations.

The researcher proposed several suggestions, especially to the educational institutions concerned, including the following: 1. Improving the quality of education by assigning teachers according to their areas of expertise 2. The educational institutions concerned should improve relations with the community so as to create synergy which will provide mutual benefits. 3. For school principals, it is essential to continue to improve the quality of education by innovating, making breakthroughs, and formulating new strategies.