The SWOT Analysis of Strengthening Character Education In Junior High School

Abstract

This study aims to describe the swot analysis of character education strengthening in junior high schools which includes (1) character education curriculum management, (2) results of swot analysis of character quality improvement, and (3) the principal's strategic plan for strengthening character education based on SWOT analysis. This research was conducted at SMPN 15 Malang using a qualitative approach with a case study research design. Data was collected through in-depth interviews and documentation studies. Analysis of the data obtained produces findings that are in accordance with the problems being faced by the school. The results of the study are (1) character education curriculum management applied in the preparation of learning schedules, lesson plans, syllabus; and scientific journals. The Character Education Strengthening Program was formed through four components including school inputs, processes, outputs and outcomes, (2) the results of the swot analysis found that schools conduct conditional evaluations and are not tied to instruments, then reported to the Office of Education, integrating Adiwiyata values in learning and exposing the results of school work, and (3) the principal's strategic plan for strengthening character education is to use an aggressive strategy, an opportunity utilization strategy, a survival strategy, and a diversification strategy. Steps for Strengthening Character Education in learning include determining the size of the short-term and long-term programs, setting program indicators, assessing program performance, comparing performance results, connecting programs, and analyzing performance errors, and taking corrective actions.

Elevating Institution Performance of Special Schools Through Strategic Planning

“…Meanwhile, other research identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in "Lifelong Learning Education Using Online Collaborative Mind-Mapping, concluding that lifelong learning requires strength" (Kamrozzaman et al, 2018). The next research identified "strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats at inclusive schools in Indonesia with a SWOT analysis" (Anshory, 2018;Satria & Shahbana, 2020). In general, in previous studies with SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, the results obtained were not validated, and the reliability tests were carried out.…”

Character education to improving student learning outcomes

“…The process and student learning outcomes are assessed in accordance with their social life. The steps involved in strengthening Character Education in learning include determining short and long-term programs, setting indicators, assessing performances, comparing results, linking and analyzing errors, and taking corrective actions or measures (Satria & Shahbana, 2020). According to Amran et al (2021), effectiveness, motivation, and students' learning outcomes in sports lessons are influenced by several supporting factors to achieve success.…”

The Implementation of Strengthening Character Education Program through Scouts Extracurricular Activities in Islamic Senior High School

“…Thus, it will be acknowledged, understood, and implemented in schools or society (Bates, 2019;Kosim et al, 2019;Muhamad Nova, 2017). The Presidential Regulations about PPK outlines the objectives, JERE, P-ISSN: 2597-422x E-ISSN: 2549-2675 as follows: equipping students with noble character education and spirit of Pancasila to be the golden generation in 2045, developing a national education platform upholding character education as the main spirit in administering education for students (Satria & Shahbana, 2020). Furthermore, it is conducted through formal, non-formal, and informal education by concerning the diversity of Indonesian culture, and revitalizing and strengthening potentials and competencies of teachers, education personnel, students, societies, and families in implementing PPK.…”