Transformasi Kepemimpinan dan Pembelajaran Melalui Penerapan Aplikasi Guru “Vista”

Summary

Erlian Ekadamayanti, head of SMK Negeri 3 Metro, discusses the challenges and innovations in education. She emphasizes the need for motivated teachers and student-centered learning, highlighting the underutilization of facilities and programs. To overcome these, she introduces 'Vista Guru', an app for sharing educational resources and monitoring learning. Her efforts in enhancing school infrastructure, teacher training, and student engagement have led to improved academic performance and recognition, including accreditation and awards.

Takeaways

• 🏫 The speaker, Erlian Ekadamayanti, is the head of SMK Negeri 3 Metro, a school in Lampung province that emphasizes the importance of leadership in education.
• 🌟 Quality schools do not just exist because of complete facilities; they require good planning and implementation.
• 📈 Erlian has identified areas needing improvement such as low teacher motivation for innovative learning methods and insufficient student-centered learning.
• 👨‍🏫 The school's facilities are not adequate, with a lack of a teaching factory and underutilization of BLUD activities.
• 🤝 Erlian found that the Link and Match program was not well-optimized, affecting the quality of education.
• 🏆 Despite challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, Erlian has been recognized for innovation and dedication, receiving awards and being a keynote speaker.
• 💡 To enhance motivation, Erlian developed a culture of continuous learning, focusing on sustainable educational practices.
• 📱 The school has leveraged educational technology, creating an app called 'Vista Guru' to facilitate learning and collaboration among teachers.
• 🏢 Erlian has fostered partnerships with industry stakeholders and utilized government support to improve school infrastructure and learning environments.
• 📈 The school's efforts have led to increased graduation rates, innovative teaching methods, and improved academic and non-academic student performance.
• 🌐 SMK Negeri 3 Metro has become a model for other schools, inspiring them to adopt similar strategies and achieve accreditation and recognition.

Q & A

Who is the speaker in the transcript?

The speaker is Erlian Ekadamayanti, S.Kom, MTI, the principal of SMK Negeri 3 Metro in Lampung Province.

What key factor does the speaker believe influences the quality of education in schools?

The speaker believes that the leadership of the school principal is a key determinant of the quality of education in schools.

What challenges did the speaker identify in SMK Negeri 3 Metro?

The challenges identified include low teacher motivation to use innovative teaching methods, lack of student-centered learning, inadequate participation in professional development programs, insufficient school facilities, and unoptimized entrepreneurial activities and the 'link and match' program.

What impact did the COVID-19 pandemic have on the school?

The COVID-19 pandemic led to over a year of distance learning and limited face-to-face classes, creating additional challenges for the school’s teaching and learning processes.

How does the speaker plan to implement 'Merdeka Belajar' (Independent Learning) at the school?

The speaker plans to implement 'Merdeka Belajar' by motivating teachers to change their mindset and embrace innovation in teaching. She also focuses on utilizing technology effectively and fostering entrepreneurship among students to align with the 'Pancasila Student Profile' goals.

What technological innovations did the speaker introduce to improve teaching and learning?

The speaker introduced an application called 'Guru Vista' to support teachers by providing features such as teaching tools, videos, differentiated learning resources, and a collaborative forum. This helps with monitoring and supervising the teaching process.

How does the 'Guru Vista' application benefit the school?

The 'Guru Vista' application allows for real-time supervision of the learning process, helps teachers share best practices, upload training certificates, and ensures that classroom teaching aligns with the 'Merdeka Curriculum.' It also facilitates effective monitoring by the principal.

What recognition did the speaker receive for her leadership and innovation?

The speaker received recognition as the Best Innovative and Dedicated Principal from the Ministry of Education and Culture in 2020 and was chosen as a keynote speaker on best practices in 2022 and 2023.

What improvements did the school achieve through the speaker's initiatives?

The school saw improvements in teacher participation in innovative teaching methods, student performance, and entrepreneurial activities. SMK Negeri 3 Metro also gained accreditation with a score of 92 and was recognized without visitation, serving as an inspiration for other schools in Lampung Province.

How has the school strengthened its partnerships with external stakeholders?

The school increased collaboration with industries and stakeholders, resulting in 250 partnerships, and participated in the revitalization program for SMKs, which improved the school’s infrastructure, including enhancing work safety in workshops and laboratories.