Journal of Social Work and Science Education

Science Laboratory Management in Learning

Qoriah Meri Indah Kimia Wati, Happy Fitria, Alhadi Yan Putra — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The science laboratory is one of the facilities and infrastructure in schools that must be well maintained because it is the place where teachers and students carry out science learning activities through practicums. The characteristics of science learning include living and non-living objects, it is abstract, so it is very difficult for students to understand if the learning that takes place does not run optimally and efficiently. Practicum is an inseparable part of science learning subjects. Laboratories are needed as a place of learning to provide real experience to students as a supporting factor in implementing science learning. This research aims to identify and describe planning, management, management, movement, management, and supervision of science laboratories and obstacles in learning carried out by SMP Negeri 34 Palembang with descriptive research using a qualitative approach. The data in this research was obtained through observation, interviews with informants, and documentation as supporting data. This research can be concluded based on the results of the research. The management functions of laboratory management in science learning at SMP Negeri 34 are; The planning and management of the science laboratory has been carried out well, the organization of the management of the science laboratory has a laboratory organizational structure, the organizer of the management of the science laboratory has implemented the work plan well, and supervision of the science laboratory has been carried out by the school principal and supervisor through. Obstacles to implementing science laboratory management in student learning consist of Limited funds, laboratory managers who have multiple jobs, lack of management staff, lack of motivation, and lack of supervision by laboratory staff.

The Influence of Academic Supervision and Organizational Culture on the Professionalism of Public Middle School Teachers in Pemulutan District

Ivanti Tihuriyanti, Nur Ahyani, Rohana Rohana — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Supervision in schools helps teachers and supervisors learn about daily tasks, providing better services to students and schools as effective learning communities. Teacher professionalism is the teacher’s ability to manage learning well. A teacher can manage learning if he masters the subject matter, manages the class well, understands various learning strategies and methods, and uses existing learning media and resources. The principal’s leadership and school organizational culture also play a role in increasing teacher professionalism. A conducive working atmosphere greatly influences the quality of teacher work. Organizational culture influences the performance and systems in schools, influencing school effectiveness. This quantitative research with a descriptive approach aims to reveal the influence of academic supervision and organizational culture on the professionalism of SMP Negeri teachers in the Pemulutan District. The research results show that academic supervision has a significant effect on teacher professionalism, while organizational culture has a significant effect.

The Influence of School’s Culture and Principal’s Leadership Style on Teacher’s Performance

Ira Widyawati, Bukman Lian, Happy Fitria — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This research aims to influence the school culture and the leadership style of the school principal towards the performance of teachers in the state Junior high School in subdistrict Gelumbang. This research uses quantitative methods with a correlational approach. Analysis of the data used is a double linear regression analysis. Data analysis results concluded that: (1) A partial school culture had a significant effect on the teacher’s performance; (2) A partial variable of leadership style significantly affected the teacher’s performance; and (3) simultaneously the school culture and leadership style of the headmaster has a significant impact on the performance of teachers in the state Junior high School, Gelumbang sub-district

Transforming Private Islamic Religious Colleges (STAIS) into Institutes (IAIS) to Enhance the Quality of Private Islamic Religious Higher Education (PTKIS)

Yusraini Yusraini, Maisah Maisah, Musli Musli — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The purpose of this study is to describe the factors driving the transformation, the process of converting Private Islamic High Schools into Private Islamic Religious Institutes in Jambi Province, and to assess the quality of education in Private Islamic High Schools before and after the transformation. The researcher conducted field research using qualitative research methods and a phenomenological approach. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis includes data reduction, presentation, verification, and conclusion. This research produces results: first, the factors that influenced the transformation of Islamic Religious Colleges in Jambi Province into Islamic Religious Institutes can be divided into two categories: internal and external factors. Second, implementing the transformation into Islamic Religious Institutes through the history of IAI, specifically Bungo and Nusantara Batanghari, the pioneering period, the STAIS periods, and the IAIS periods. Third, the quality of education before transformation, namely the lack of socialization of vision, mission, and goals to external parties. Fourth, the quality of PTKIS education after transformation, namely developing campus resources and involving lecturers to continue to doctoral and master’s programs for employees at universities, etc.

The Influence of Creativity and Competence on Teacher’s Performance

Adri Panca Wati, Happy Fitria, Yessi Fitriani — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of creativity and competence on the performance of Early Childhood Teachers in Lubuk Besar District, Central Bangka Regency. The sample size taken was 53 early childhood education program (PAUD) teachers in Lubuk Besar District, Central Bangka Regency. The sampling technique was purposive sampling, namely, where the respondents who were taken were some PAUD teachers in Lubuk Besar District, Central Bangka Regency. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires using a 5-point Likert scale to measure 90 statement items. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the study show that there is an influence of teacher creativity on teacher performance. Second, there is an influence of teacher competence on teacher performance. Second, there is a simultaneous influence of teacher creativity and teacher competence on teacher performance.

Principal’s Strategy in Improving Education Quality through School-Based Management

Dafri Santana, Syarwani Ahmad, Nila Kesumawati — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The goal of this study is to identify the principal’s approach to improving the quality of education through SD IT Ishlahul Ummah Prabumulih’s school-based management. The method used is a descriptive phenomenological method with data collection methods obtained from the principal, curriculum vice-principal, student school vice-principal, teachers, and supervisors of the school committee. The methods used start from the reduction of data, presentation of data, and conclusions. The results of the study suggest that the strategy of the principal to enhance the quality of education through School-Based Management is included as an implementation program in the medium-term work plan, organizing by creating an Internal Quality Assurance System team to assess programs through school self-evaluation, implementing strategies by completing school facilities Providing incentives for teachers who succeed, enhancing the skills of educators and education workers, improving student success, developing networks with the business world and creating good relationships with the community, and infrastructure to support the quality of education, Though school facilities in the field of sports and prayer rooms are the inhibiting factors for the principal’s strategy, less disciplined students, teachers who are non-linear, as well as the transition from old teachers to new teachers.

The Effect of Principal’s Leadership and Work Climate on Teacher’s Performance

Fahjri Asrullah, Happy Fitria, Yenny Puspita — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the principal’s leadership and work climate on the performance of junior high school teachers in Simpangkatis District, Central Bangka Regency. This type of research is a quantitative study with 76 respondents taken from all junior high school teachers in Simpangtis District. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires using a 5-point Likert scale to measure 72 statement items. The data analysis technique used is descriptive and inferential statistical analysis with hypothesis testing using simple and multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the study show that: 1) there is an influence from the principal’s leadership on teacher’s performance; 2) there is an influence of the work climate on teacher’s performance; 3) there is an influence from the principal’s leadership and work climate on teacher’s performance with a contribution of 37.3%.