PERANAN SUPERVISI AKADEMIK KEPALA SEKOLAH BAGI PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI GURU SEKOLAH DASAR

Abstract

Principal is a teacher who was given the obligation to manage existing resources in a school. One of the principal efforts in the school success is his/her role and guidance to the teachers. If the coaching process to the teacher is done properly the professionalism of teachers can be improved. The professionalism of teachers in implementing the learning activities in the classroom are very important for the progress of the school. Teacher’s professionalism and competency in learning-studying activities will correlated with student achievement in shortterm, and it will also improve the quality and reputation of the school in longterm.This article is a report of a qualitative approach - field research study entitled "The Improvement of Teacher Competency Through Academic Supervision of SDN Kubangwungu 01” The subjects in this study were SDN Kubangwungu 01 teachers,in first semester of academic year 2015-2016"This study used data collection methods while the analysis of the data used is descriptive-qualitative analysis.The results of this study indicate that the Principal was instrumental in improving the quality of learning in schools.Principal improved the competency and professionalism of teachers using supervision method. Professionalism and performance of teachers in implementing learningactivities in the classroomis increased by Principal leadership through regular coaching and supervision.