Becoming a principal in Indonesia: possibility, pitfalls and potential

Sumintono, Bambang; Sheyoputri, Elslee Y.A.; Jiang, Na; Misbach, Ifa Hanifah; Jumintono, Jumintono

doi:10.1080/02188791.2015.1056595

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“…In Indonesia, there has been a tendency to follow Western approaches to leadership development and training, even though it is recognized that the cultural setting is very contradictive (Sumintono et al, 2015). Due to the cultural similarity, the Malaysian model is this research.…”

Section: Principals' Competencementioning

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Analyzing the Competency of Principals Using the Framework of the Wales National Standard for Head Teacher in Boosting Teacher’s Innovative Behavior

2019

International Journal of Managerial Studies and Research

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This study investigated the competency of secondary school principals in specific management areas based on several elements in competency namely personal qualities, knowledge, skills and practices. This research is based on the framework of the National Standards for Principal in the United Kingdom. The survey was conducted by distributing questionnaires to the respondents which consisted of 100 teachers. Also, 5 interviews were carried out to confirm quantitative findings of the study as well as to explain practices and actions taken in each management areas. Descriptive statistics were employed in analyzing quantitative data, whereas qualitative data were manually examined. Results indicated that the school principals were rated as highly competent in all areas. Outcomes of qualitative data analysis also support the findings of quantitative data. However, the study revealed that principal needs support from internal as well as external school community to improve the school performance.

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Section: Principals' Competencementioning

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Analyzing the Competency of Principals Using the Framework of the Wales National Standard for Head Teacher in Boosting Teacher’s Innovative Behavior

2019

International Journal of Managerial Studies and Research

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“…In this case, the principals are instructed to give directions to teachers in providing explanations to students' guardian about the students' assignments, providing feedback on assignments to students, checking and evaluating the online learning process. Controlling and evaluation are also carried out by the principals to provide feedback to teachers related to the online learning tasks performed, assist in online learning, and perform monitoring towards online learning to achieve the predetermined learning objectives (Sumintono et al, 2015).…”

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Online Learning Management in the Era of Covid-19 Pandemic at Junior High Schools in Indonesia

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Aim/Purpose: The purposes of this research are to analyze online learning management activities conducted by the principals of junior high schools in Indonesia in facing COVID-19 as well as to discuss their perspective and expectations towards online learning activities when facing COVID-19 and after COVID-19 has passed. Background: Due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indonesian Minister of Education and Culture instructed that teaching and learning activities for all levels of education in Indonesia must be carried out online from home. There have been comprehensive reports about the various forms of online learning, its effects on students, the challenges, the learning transition from offline to online, and teachers’ views on this new approach. Very few, if any, focus on how principals act upon the transition during this COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, this research focuses on how principals overcome various problems that arise in the implementation of online learning activities. Methodology: As many as 309 principals of junior high school from twelve districts in Indonesia were asked to give their responses to a set of questionnaires. The reliability of the questionnaire was analyzed using Cronbach’s Alpha with the help of SmartPLS 3.0 software. The percentage was mainly used in the descriptive analysis. To obtain the influence among variables, the statistical inferential analysis was used. Contribution: Although the sample size of this research is limited, the results may contribute to the existing theory and practice related to the implementation of online learning in Indonesia. The findings of this research could be a guide for principals to manage online learning in the future. Findings: The data analysis showed that the constructs of organizing and monitoring-evaluation were found to play an important role as a mediator between the variables of planning with implementation of principal management in online learning. Path analysis demonstrated that the implementation variable was significantly influenced by the variables of planning, organizing and monitoring-evaluation, with a contribution value of 78.20%. Thus, it indicated that the planning, organizing and monitoring-evaluation variables contributed directly or indirectly to the implementation of principal management in online learning. Generally, the online learning management activities conducted by the principals of junior high schools in Indonesia have been carried out well, especially in the Implementing aspect. However, the aspects of Planning, as well as Monitoring and Evaluation, still need to be improved. Recommendations for Practitioners: The government is recommended to provide adequate online learning supporting facilities as well as to facilitate teachers to increase insight and knowledge in terms of technology use, especially in designing, implementing, and providing assessments of online learning. So far, the government has provided some facilities and conveniences to principals and teachers. However, some information and ICT related trainings from the government during the COVID-19 pandemic is not widely known by the principals and the teachers. Socialization about these is needed. Recommendation for Researchers: This work offers a theoretical understanding of the problems faced by school principals in facing COVID-19. Further research on how principals and teachers manage online learning activities needs to be carried out to solve various problems which might arise during the process of implementation. Impact on Society: This research suggests that the principals in Indonesia have good online learning management. However, to reach the stated learning objectives efficiently and effectively, the principals need to collaborate with the teachers as the main facilitators of the teaching and learning process. Cooperation with parents is also highly recommended. Future Research: Further research should focus on how the application of online learning can improve students’ achievement through good management and collaboration with teachers, other administration staff at schools, and parents.

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“…We are investigating how knowledge is externalised, objectified and internalised in the theology of Ahlussunnah Waljamaah. A qualitative approach is oriented on understanding and interpreting a phenomenon in the naturalistic sense that humans have (Sumintono et al 2015).…”

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The contribution of Ahlussunnah Waljamaah’s theology in establishing moderate Islam in Indonesia

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Radicalism and Islamic phobia have the potential to cause conflict amongst religious communities so that it needs social movements in building religious moderation. This study aims to understand and analyse the Ahlussunnah Waljamaah theology in the six largest Islamic community organisations in Indonesia in implementing religious moderation. This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Data obtained from interviews, observations and in-depth interviews regarding the process of externalising, objectifying and internalising the theology of Ahlusunnah Waljamaah in Nahdlatul Ulama, Rifa’iyah, Muhammadiyah, Al-Irsyad, Lembaga Dakwah Islam Indonesia and Front Pembela Islam organisations. Then, the data were analysed through social construction theory of Peter L. Berger and T. Luckman. The results show that the six largest Islamic community organisations in Indonesia apply Ahlussunnah Waljamaahs theology. Those Islamic community organisations differently understand the externalisation of Ahlussunnah Waljamaah theology based on its teaching. Thus, it has implications for Aswaja’s model of application (objectification) in the fields of state, preaching, social and cultural life. Aswaja’s internalisation is reflected in the moderate character of the figures and followers of mass organisations in Indonesia. The Islamic community organisations contribute to build Islamic moderation character by applying an established and consistent theology of Ahlussunnah Waljamaah in various fields.Contribution: This article provides insight into the contribution of Ahlussunnah Waljamaah’s theology in establishing moderate Islam in Indonesia. It contributes to build Islamic moderation’s character by applying an established and consistent theology of Ahlussunnah Waljamaah in various fields.

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Becoming a principal in Indonesia: possibility, pitfalls and potential

Cited by 35 publications

References 20 publications

Analyzing the Competency of Principals Using the Framework of the Wales National Standard for Head Teacher in Boosting Teacher’s Innovative Behavior

Analyzing the Competency of Principals Using the Framework of the Wales National Standard for Head Teacher in Boosting Teacher’s Innovative Behavior

Online Learning Management in the Era of Covid-19 Pandemic at Junior High Schools in Indonesia

The contribution of Ahlussunnah Waljamaah’s theology in establishing moderate Islam in Indonesia

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