Manajemen Peningkatan Mutu Sekolah (Dr.Nani Hartini, M.Pd)

Summary

This lecture focuses on managing the improvement of education quality, emphasizing the importance of both internal and external quality assurance systems in Indonesian schools. It highlights the need for schools to meet or exceed national standards through continuous improvement. The speaker explains the concept of education quality, the necessity of strategic management, and the steps required to ensure quality assurance, such as setting standards, mapping quality, and auditing progress. The lecture aims to equip educational leaders with the tools and understanding to create a culture of quality and ensure sustainable improvements in education.

Takeaways

• 😀 Understanding educational quality management is key to improving school performance and meeting societal needs.
• 😀 Autonomy in education is a necessary reform to boost the quality and efficiency of education in Indonesia.
• 😀 Currently, only 16% of schools in Indonesia meet national education standards, highlighting a significant quality gap.
• 😀 School leaders must optimize learning quality to meet the expectations of the community and prepare students for the workforce.
• 😀 There is a need for education managers to be aware of and able to implement quality standards effectively.
• 😀 Education quality should focus not only on inputs (resources) but also on processes and outputs (graduation rates).
• 😀 The Indonesian education system is governed by laws that emphasize the importance of quality assurance and improvement.
• 😀 Quality education management involves continuous self-assessment and the development of strategies for improvement.
• 😀 Successful education improvement requires commitment, a clear understanding of current conditions, and a well-defined future vision.
• 😀 Both internal and external quality assurance systems are crucial for ensuring consistent and sustainable educational improvement.
• 😀 Key steps for quality assurance include setting standards, mapping quality, planning, implementing improvements, and auditing progress.

Q & A

What is the main goal of the course discussed in the lecture?

The main goal of the course is to understand the concepts of school quality management, including various models of quality management, and the assurance of education quality at both the primary and secondary levels.

Why is educational quality improvement critical in Indonesia?

Educational quality improvement is critical because, as of 2014, only about 16% of educational units in Indonesia met national education standards. There is a significant gap between the expected and actual education quality, particularly in meeting both national standards and the expectations of society.

What role do school leaders play in improving education quality?

School leaders are tasked with optimizing teaching quality and ensuring that schools meet the expectations of society, particularly in producing graduates who meet labor market demands in both formal and informal sectors.

What are the two types of quality assurance systems mentioned in the lecture?

The two types of quality assurance systems discussed are internal quality assurance, which is managed within the school by all components of the educational institution, and external quality assurance, which is overseen by governmental bodies, accreditation organizations, and educational standardization bodies.

What does the term 'quality education' encompass according to the lecture?

Quality education encompasses not only the inputs or resources but also the processes, especially focusing on the output, which is the graduates who should meet the expectations of society and contribute positively to the workforce.

What are the key responsibilities of educational institutions in the context of quality management?

Educational institutions are responsible for managing educational processes efficiently, ensuring compliance with national standards, and continuously improving the quality of education through strategic planning, implementation, and assessment of results.

How does the lecture define 'mutu pendidikan' (quality education)?

Quality education is defined as the ability of schools to manage their operations efficiently and effectively, ensuring that educational components meet or exceed established national standards, thus providing added value to the overall educational experience.

What are the five steps involved in managing quality improvement in schools?

The five steps are: 1) Setting quality standards, 2) Mapping the current quality status, 3) Developing a plan to meet these standards, 4) Implementing the plan in school operations, and 5) Auditing or evaluating the implementation to ensure continuous quality improvement.

What is the significance of external quality assurance in education?

External quality assurance is significant because it involves third-party evaluations from government bodies, accreditation agencies, and standardization organizations, ensuring that educational institutions meet or exceed the required national standards and providing an external validation of quality.

What are the indicators of success in quality management for education?

The indicators of success in quality management are the output (the results of the educational process), the outcome (the impact of education on students and society), and the overall impact (long-term effects of quality improvements in education).