Management of Educator Resources in Improving the Quality of Learning at Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) of Makassar City, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aimed to describe: 1) the procurement of educator resources in MTs Makassar City; 2) the pattern of developing educator resources at MTs Makassar City; 3) the assessment of educator resources at MTs in Makassar City. This research was a qualitative descriptive study taking the research location at MTs Makassar City. The sources of research data were obtained directly from the principal and deputy principal of MTs, and educators at MTs Makassar City. Data collection methods used were observation, interviews, and documentation. Data processing and analysis techniques were carried out through three stages, namely data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study showed that: 1) The procurement of educator resources had been going well, but there were still processes that were not optimal, such as the process of appointment and placement that was not following the qualifications of educational background with the subjects being taught. 2) The pattern of developing educator resources had been going well. Through the process of improving the performance of educators, such as training both inside and outside the school so that the competence of educators could be improved according to needs. 3) Assessment of educator resources was carried out to improve the performance of educators, not merely to find faults that exist in the teacher when carrying out the teaching and learning process or outside the classroom when preparing lesson plans, syllabus, and other supporting instruments used to support learning in the classroom. The assessment carried out on teachers, especially for teaching staff, involved several parties, including the head and deputy head of Mts, and the Ministry of Religion of Makassar City.