Effectiveness of Supervisory Coaching in Developing Professional of Islamic Teachers

Abstract

This research aimed at investigating the effectiveness of supervisors in developing the teaching profession of Islamic Religious Education in Jambi Province. The question in this research is why the effectiveness of supervisors’ guidance in developing the professionalism of Islamic Religious Education teachers has not been effective. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection was done by observation, interview and documentation techniques. Determination of research subjects using purposive sampling techniques. Data analysis techniques were carried out by data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing and verification of the reliability of the research results obtained by the extension of participation techniques, observation accuracy, data triangulation and advisory counseling. The results of the study are: Firstly , there were many obstacles and challenges of supervisors in carrying out their duties, among which the lack of guidance and training to supervisors, the lack of teacher training, limited budgets, distance traveled to the target sites, there are still low supervisory competencies, lack of new human resources, lack of facilities, low mutual respect for Islamic supervisors in public schools, and limited visits to teachers due to the large number of Islamic teachers in each region. Secondly, development of the teaching profession by improving the professionalism of teachers and improve the competency of teachers and teacher certification. Thirdly, the efforts to create the effectiveness through enhancing communication and coordination made with Islamic religious teacher, a good cooperation between supervisors and teachers, improve teacher training, making professional development activities of teachers, increase creativity in teacher professional development, increase cooperation with various stakeholders, improve facilities and infrastructure, increase budget allocations, provide rewards to supervisors, increase supervisory competencies with supervisory training, reduce the workload of supervisors, and add quality supervisory human resources. In conclusion, the effectiveness of supervisors' guidance in the development of the teaching profession can be effective if it is well accompanied by factors supporting these effectiveness.