Community Participation in the Implementation of School Programs

Abstract

Abstract:The purpose of this study is to find out: (1) the form of community participation activities in the implementation of school programs; and (2) the school strategy in improving the participation of the community. This research uses quantitative approach with descriptive research design case study type. Data collection using in-depth interview technique, observation, and documentation study. Data analysis technique in this research using flow model analysis technique which includes three step process of data analysis that is, data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. The results of the study show that: (1) the form of community participation, including: "paguyuban" in each class, giving suggestions to school programs, involving religious figures on religious celebrations, monitoring of children's learning at home, promoting schools, school; and (2) school strategies to increase community participation, by involving the community in school activities, utilizing social media in informing school activities, making house visits and holding meetings with parents, and holding exhibitions of works and achievements learners.

School Events as a Communication Forum for Dissemination and Internalization of Religious Moderation Values and Student Character Building

“…The implementation of school activities is also determined by the managerial attitude of the principal in the form of the ability to lead and manage their educational institutions to achieve common goals (Yukl, 2015;Thoha, 2010). In this managerial attitude the principal must have a vision for the future, be oriented towards the progress and achievements of the school, be able to mobilize staff, be able to build relationships with colleagues inside and outside the school, and be creative and innovative.…”