Implementation of Quality Management of Junior High School in Wajo

Abstract

Abstract. The aims of this research is to determine the description of school quality management and supporting and inhibiting factors of Junior High School In Wajo. This research uses a qualitative approach type of case study with data sources are the principal, vice principal of curriculum and student affairs, counselor, teacher, head of the quality assurance team, and parents of students. The process of collecting data uses interview, observation, and documentation techniques by checking the validity of the data using credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. The results of the research show: (1) the implementation of quality management which includes planning, control and quality improvement has been carried out effectively. The indicators, vision and mission are formulated and implemented very well, educators and education staff meet the standards, conducive  and  child-friendly  learning  environment,  curriculum  formulation  refers  to national standards of education, assessment and reporting of student performance carried out based on standards, and proactive communities in various school activities; (2) supporting factors are the attention of the school in a quality improvement program, a conducive learning environment. While the inhibiting factor is the lack of supervisory competence of the principal, insufficient funds and learning facilities.

Keywords: Quality management, school quality