Soft skills-based school evaluation in Indonesian secondary schools

In the 21st century, educational institutions, especially Senior High Schools, both Senior High Schools and Vocational High Schools are the main and strategic part as producers or providers of prospective students and prospective workers who are expected to have superior potential and competence, to face big challenges. This study aimed to evaluate soft skills-based schools in Indonesian secondary schools. The type of research conducted is descriptive qualitative research. This research was conducted within 6 months, at a leading high school in Indonesia. The participants included the Principal, Educators, and Students. Data collection techniques in this qualitative research were in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation studies. The data that was obtained were analyzed qualitatively and described. The results showed that there were 4 main factors in evaluating the function of school soft skill management, that is assessment instruments, internal & external, supporting and inhibiting factors, and follow-up improvements. Therefore, soft skills management is very necessary for secondary schools in Indonesia. Keywords: Evaluation; soft skills; secondary school