INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP FOR EXCELLENT SCHOOLS A SITE STUDY AT HIGH SCHOOL 1 SUKOREJO KENDAL Instructional Leadership For Excellent Schools A Site Study At High School 1 Sukorejo Kendal.
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP FOR EXCELLENT SCHOOLS
A SITE STUDY AT HIGH SCHOOL 1 SUKOREJO KENDAL
THESIS
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement
For Getting Master Degree of Education
In Educational Management Department
By :
EKO PURWATI
Q 100 100 037
GRADUATE SCHOOL
MUHAMMADIYAH UIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2012
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MOTTO
Be like a rock in the ocean that is strong although it is always hit by waves, and
do everything that is beneficial to ourselves and others, because life is just once.
Remember only to God, whatever, and wherever we are. He is the only one for us
to ask and beg.
DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
My beloved father, mother, and husband,
My lovely children, brothers, sisters, all my relatives, and
All of my dearest nice friends.
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AKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamualaikum waralnnatullahi wabarokatuh
Alhamdulillahirrobil ‘alamin, praise to Allah SWT, for blessing the wiiter in
accomplishing this research paper entitled Instructional Leadership For Excellent
Schools A Site Study at High School 1 Sukorejo Kendal. Writing of this paper will
not materialize without the suggestion, help, and guidance from several people.
Therefore, the writer would like to express her deepest gratitude and appreciation
to the people who have ever helped her in finishing this research
paper.
1. Prof Dr. Bambang Setiaji, Rector of Muharnmadiyah University of Surakarta
who has given a variety of facilities in completing studies at Muhamrnadiyah
University of Surakarta.
2. Prof Dr. Khudzaifah Dimyati, M. Hum., Director of Graduate School at
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta who gave the opportunity to the
writer to continue the study.
3. Prof Dr. Budi Murtiyasa, M. Kom, Head of Educational Management
Department, Graduate School, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
4. Prof Dr. Sutama, M.Pd, the first consultant that had given guidance, support,
and advice in the process of writing this thesis.
5. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd, M.Ed., the second consultant that
guided the writer in this thesis writing process.
6. All Lecturers of Educational Management from whom the writer can enrich
her knowledge.
7. The lifetime motivator, my mother and father for their everlasting effort for
undeniable love, affection, support, and pray that is always spoken every time.
8. Everyone who cannot be mentioned one by one, thanks so much for the spirit
and support in finishing this research.
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The writer realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect, in order to
make it better, the writer accept some advices and criticisms. Finally, the writer
wishes this research paper would be usefiil for all readers.
Wassalamualaikum warahrnatullahi wabarokatuh
Surakarta, June 2012
Writer,
Eko Purwati
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ABSTRACT
Eko Purwati, Q.100 100 037. Instructional Leadership For Excellent Schools A
Site Study at High School 1 Sukorejo Kendal. Graduate School, Muhammadiyah
University of Surakarta. Thesis. 2011.
This study has four purposes, to describe the principal characteristics of`
relationships with teachers and staff; the characteristics of a teacher with other
teachers, the relationship characteristics of excellent school leadership, and the
principal characteristics of social relationship with people around the school in
High School 1 Sukorejo.
It is a qualitative research by using ethnography approach due to it is the
appropriate type of research to analyze social phenomena. Data were collected by
interview, observation in school environment, and documentation, such as school
profile. Data analysis was done by ethnography model, organizing file, reading
the whole information, elaborating social setting and event observed, interpreting
the outcomes, data display, and drawing conclusion. Data validity is objective by
using in-depth interview, observation and data collection.
The findings suggest that: 1) the principal characteristics of relationships
with teachers and staff focuses on four pillars- planning, organizing, actuating,
and controlling abbreviated POAC; the principal coordinates all elements of
POAC to create the efficiency, in accordance with the functions and duties. The
Principal motivates / organizes and involves teachers in quality improvement
(human resource) to enhance their professional potential by further studies to
Bachelor Degree l and Master Degree, joining training and seminar. 2) The
relationship of a teacher with other teachers is based on the professionalism,
familial and social solidarity, good background in the same or different expertise
and do not consider seniority. 3) The relationship of principal leadership includes
the relationship with teachers that is professional and familial, be able to accept
input from teachers formally or personally, and has a conducive condition, so
teachers can perform learning activities effectively and students can learn quietly.
4) The principal characteristics of social relationship include having the social
competence to interact effectively with students, teachers, staff community,
government at subdistrict level and district, as well as the committee. The
principal social relationships become the key to success.
Keywords: Leadership, Excellent School
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TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE .............................................................................................................
i
CONSULTANT NOTE .................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE ..............................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY .................................................................................................
iv
MOTTO ..........................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION................................................................................................
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ...............................................................................
vii
ABSTRACT ...................................................................................................
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT .................................................................................
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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ..................................................................
1
A. Research Background ..................................................
1
B. Research Focus .............................................................
5
C. Research Objective .......................................................
5
D. Research Benefit ...........................................................
6
E. Glossary ........................................................................
6
CHAPTER II: THEORY ...............................................................................
8
A. Learning .......................................................................
8
B. Learning of Excellent School .......................................
10
C. Excellent School ..........................................................
12
D. Leadership of Lesson ....................................................
15
E. Previous Research ........................................................
17
CHAPTER III: METHOD .............................................................................
22
A. Type and Design of Research ......................................
22
B. Research location..........................................................
23
C. Researcher’ Attendance ...............................................
23
D. Data, Data Source, and Informant ................................
24
E. Data Collection Technique ...........................................
25
CHAPTER IV: DATA DESCRIPTION AND FINDING ...........................
26
A. Data Descption ............................................................
26
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1. The Instructional Relationship of Principal and
Teacher of High School 1 Sukorejo Kendal ..........
26
2. The Instructional Relationship Among Teachers at
High School 1 Sukorejo Kendal ............................
33
3. The Relationship of Principal Leadership in High
School; 1 Sukorejo .................................................
36
4. The Social Relationship of Excellent Principal in
High School 1 Sukorejo Kendal ............................
41
B. Finding .........................................................................
43
CHAPTER V: DISCUSSION AND PROPOSITION ..................................
26
A. Data Descption ............................................................
47
1. The Instructional Relationship of Principal and
Teacher of High School 1 Sukorejo Kendal ..........
47
2. The Instructional Relationship Among Teachers at
High School 1 Sukorejo Kendal ............................
51
3. The Relationship of Principal Leadership in High
School; 1 Sukorejo .................................................
54
4. The Social Relationship of Excellent Principal in
High School 1 Sukorejo Kendal ............................
58
B. Proposition ...................................................................
61
CHAPTER VI: CLOSING .............................................................................
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A. Conclusion ...................................................................
63
B. Implication ....................................................................
64
C. Recommendation .........................................................
67
REFERENCES ...............................................................................................
APPENDIX .....................................................................................................
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A SITE STUDY AT HIGH SCHOOL 1 SUKOREJO KENDAL
THESIS
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement
For Getting Master Degree of Education
In Educational Management Department
By :
EKO PURWATI
Q 100 100 037
GRADUATE SCHOOL
MUHAMMADIYAH UIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2012
i
ii
iii
iv
v
MOTTO
Be like a rock in the ocean that is strong although it is always hit by waves, and
do everything that is beneficial to ourselves and others, because life is just once.
Remember only to God, whatever, and wherever we are. He is the only one for us
to ask and beg.
DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
My beloved father, mother, and husband,
My lovely children, brothers, sisters, all my relatives, and
All of my dearest nice friends.
vi
AKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamualaikum waralnnatullahi wabarokatuh
Alhamdulillahirrobil ‘alamin, praise to Allah SWT, for blessing the wiiter in
accomplishing this research paper entitled Instructional Leadership For Excellent
Schools A Site Study at High School 1 Sukorejo Kendal. Writing of this paper will
not materialize without the suggestion, help, and guidance from several people.
Therefore, the writer would like to express her deepest gratitude and appreciation
to the people who have ever helped her in finishing this research
paper.
1. Prof Dr. Bambang Setiaji, Rector of Muharnmadiyah University of Surakarta
who has given a variety of facilities in completing studies at Muhamrnadiyah
University of Surakarta.
2. Prof Dr. Khudzaifah Dimyati, M. Hum., Director of Graduate School at
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta who gave the opportunity to the
writer to continue the study.
3. Prof Dr. Budi Murtiyasa, M. Kom, Head of Educational Management
Department, Graduate School, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
4. Prof Dr. Sutama, M.Pd, the first consultant that had given guidance, support,
and advice in the process of writing this thesis.
5. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd, M.Ed., the second consultant that
guided the writer in this thesis writing process.
6. All Lecturers of Educational Management from whom the writer can enrich
her knowledge.
7. The lifetime motivator, my mother and father for their everlasting effort for
undeniable love, affection, support, and pray that is always spoken every time.
8. Everyone who cannot be mentioned one by one, thanks so much for the spirit
and support in finishing this research.
vii
The writer realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect, in order to
make it better, the writer accept some advices and criticisms. Finally, the writer
wishes this research paper would be usefiil for all readers.
Wassalamualaikum warahrnatullahi wabarokatuh
Surakarta, June 2012
Writer,
Eko Purwati
viii
ABSTRACT
Eko Purwati, Q.100 100 037. Instructional Leadership For Excellent Schools A
Site Study at High School 1 Sukorejo Kendal. Graduate School, Muhammadiyah
University of Surakarta. Thesis. 2011.
This study has four purposes, to describe the principal characteristics of`
relationships with teachers and staff; the characteristics of a teacher with other
teachers, the relationship characteristics of excellent school leadership, and the
principal characteristics of social relationship with people around the school in
High School 1 Sukorejo.
It is a qualitative research by using ethnography approach due to it is the
appropriate type of research to analyze social phenomena. Data were collected by
interview, observation in school environment, and documentation, such as school
profile. Data analysis was done by ethnography model, organizing file, reading
the whole information, elaborating social setting and event observed, interpreting
the outcomes, data display, and drawing conclusion. Data validity is objective by
using in-depth interview, observation and data collection.
The findings suggest that: 1) the principal characteristics of relationships
with teachers and staff focuses on four pillars- planning, organizing, actuating,
and controlling abbreviated POAC; the principal coordinates all elements of
POAC to create the efficiency, in accordance with the functions and duties. The
Principal motivates / organizes and involves teachers in quality improvement
(human resource) to enhance their professional potential by further studies to
Bachelor Degree l and Master Degree, joining training and seminar. 2) The
relationship of a teacher with other teachers is based on the professionalism,
familial and social solidarity, good background in the same or different expertise
and do not consider seniority. 3) The relationship of principal leadership includes
the relationship with teachers that is professional and familial, be able to accept
input from teachers formally or personally, and has a conducive condition, so
teachers can perform learning activities effectively and students can learn quietly.
4) The principal characteristics of social relationship include having the social
competence to interact effectively with students, teachers, staff community,
government at subdistrict level and district, as well as the committee. The
principal social relationships become the key to success.
Keywords: Leadership, Excellent School
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TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE .............................................................................................................
i
CONSULTANT NOTE .................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE ..............................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY .................................................................................................
iv
MOTTO ..........................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION................................................................................................
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ...............................................................................
vii
ABSTRACT ...................................................................................................
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT .................................................................................
x
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ..................................................................
1
A. Research Background ..................................................
1
B. Research Focus .............................................................
5
C. Research Objective .......................................................
5
D. Research Benefit ...........................................................
6
E. Glossary ........................................................................
6
CHAPTER II: THEORY ...............................................................................
8
A. Learning .......................................................................
8
B. Learning of Excellent School .......................................
10
C. Excellent School ..........................................................
12
D. Leadership of Lesson ....................................................
15
E. Previous Research ........................................................
17
CHAPTER III: METHOD .............................................................................
22
A. Type and Design of Research ......................................
22
B. Research location..........................................................
23
C. Researcher’ Attendance ...............................................
23
D. Data, Data Source, and Informant ................................
24
E. Data Collection Technique ...........................................
25
CHAPTER IV: DATA DESCRIPTION AND FINDING ...........................
26
A. Data Descption ............................................................
26
x
1. The Instructional Relationship of Principal and
Teacher of High School 1 Sukorejo Kendal ..........
26
2. The Instructional Relationship Among Teachers at
High School 1 Sukorejo Kendal ............................
33
3. The Relationship of Principal Leadership in High
School; 1 Sukorejo .................................................
36
4. The Social Relationship of Excellent Principal in
High School 1 Sukorejo Kendal ............................
41
B. Finding .........................................................................
43
CHAPTER V: DISCUSSION AND PROPOSITION ..................................
26
A. Data Descption ............................................................
47
1. The Instructional Relationship of Principal and
Teacher of High School 1 Sukorejo Kendal ..........
47
2. The Instructional Relationship Among Teachers at
High School 1 Sukorejo Kendal ............................
51
3. The Relationship of Principal Leadership in High
School; 1 Sukorejo .................................................
54
4. The Social Relationship of Excellent Principal in
High School 1 Sukorejo Kendal ............................
58
B. Proposition ...................................................................
61
CHAPTER VI: CLOSING .............................................................................
63
A. Conclusion ...................................................................
63
B. Implication ....................................................................
64
C. Recommendation .........................................................
67
REFERENCES ...............................................................................................
APPENDIX .....................................................................................................
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