Strengthening The Competence of School Principals on Improving The Quality of Education

Abstract

This research was a descriptive research, conducted by using a quantitative approach. The research aimed to study the administrative innovation carried out by the teachers in MA (Islamic Senior High School) Lubuk Kilangan and the obstacles faced by the teachers in conducting the innovation. Data was obtained by delivering questionnaires to 54 teachers in MA Lubuk Kilangan. Questionnaires consisted of two parts, i.e.: 1) data regarding teacher's innovation and 2) data regarding teacher's obstacles in conducting the administrative innovation. Data was processed by using a percentage and a likert scale to determine the interval. The findings in this research explained that the teachers in MA Lubuk Kilangan have conducted the administrative innovation. However, the innovation conducted has not been optimally done, i.e. 61,5%, with a 62,15% innovation on prota (annual program); a 61.67% innovation on promissory notes (semester program); a 58.72% innovation on syllabus; a 63,75% innovation on RPP (Lesson Plan). The obstacles that are interrupting the teachers in conducting the innovation, i.e. i) time constraint due to the teacher's tight performance schedule, ii) ever-changing curriculum, iii) the lack of carrying capacity, facilities, and infrastructure, iv) leadership, and v) technical guidance and administrative management.