Implementation of Academic Supervision by the Head of Madrasah to Improve Teacher Performance

Improving the quality of education in schools must begin with improving the quality of learning through improving teacher performance. The implementation of academic supervision by school principals is one of the effective ways to improve teacher professionalism and performance, which has a direct impact on the quality of learning. The purpose of this study is to identify and describe the planning, implementation, and evaluation of academic supervision conducted by madrasah principals in an effort to improve teacher performance in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 11 Pidie Jaya Regency. By using a qualitative approach to obtain data related to the implementation of academic supervision in improving teacher performance including planning, implementation, and evaluation of academic supervision and data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis techniques are data reduction, data presentation and data verification. The results showed that the role of academic supervision in improving teacher performance at MIN 11 Pidie Jaya, with a focus on planning, implementation, and evaluation, namely: (1) Academic Supervision Planning at MIN 11 Pidie Jaya is based on the formulation of clear objectives, preparation of planned schedules, selection of appropriate supervision approaches and techniques, and the use of appropriate instruments so as to improve the quality of education, focus on learner achievement, teacher competency development, and performance improvement. (2) The implementation of academic supervision at MIN 11 Pidie Jaya is carried out in a structured manner with a pre, during and post observation approach. (3) Evaluation of Academic Supervision at MIN 11 Pidie Jaya has been carried out systematically by involving follow-up to the results of supervision, self-reflection, providing motivation, and evaluation of the results of supervision shows an improvement in teacher performance optimally.