Improving Teacher Professionality Through Academic Supervision At Karya Development Junior High School

Abstract

Academic supervision is very important to be carried out by school principals in order to improve teacher professionalism. The purpose of this study was to determine the academic supervision program, the implementation of academic supervision, and the techniques used in implementing academic supervision at SMP KP Ibun, Bandung Regency. This study uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques: observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The research subjects were the principals and teachers of SMP KP Ibun. The results of the study show that: (1) The principal of SMP KP Ibun arranges an academic supervision program by deliberation involving the vice principal and teachers, (2) Implementation of academic supervision by the principal is carried out on a scheduled or based on teacher invitation and unscheduled or without notification to the teachers first. In carrying out academic supervision the principal also divides supervision tasks with the deputy head of the academic field (3) The supervision techniques used by the principal are class visits, class observation, and group techniques. However, the supervision techniques used have not varied. Judging from the implementation of supervision and the process, it can be stated that the implementation of supervision by the principal of SMP KP Ibun is categorized as not optimal. Follow up on the results of academic supervision is carried out by guiding, directing, assisting teachers, attending seminars, upgrading and inviting competent resource persons. Besides that, the principal also provides opportunities for teachers to continue their education to tertiary institutions