Drs. H. Adi Mutia, M.Pd, School Principal of SMPN 2 Lubuk Pakam, Deli Serdang We adopt a family approach in our school; our teachers and other staff are treated as friends and I don’t rely on my status as a school principal. When we have staff meetings, if there is a lot to discuss, we normally have lunch together.
At the beginning of the school year we all discuss the program that we are going to implement during the rest of the school year. Following the discussions we draw up a scale of priorities for the activities in the program and I make sure all the materials necessary for its implementation are provided.
I do clinical supervision of the teachers every term. In fact I share this supervision task with my deputy and assistant principals. In this way we share our experience and knowledge, so that if they later become school principals they already have the necessary experience.
I don’t just ask my teachers to implement innovations in class. I do them myself as well. I teach regularly in class. I model the good practices so that when I ask teachers to do the same, they are more ready to do so. I also make sure that resource persons are invited to attend school level teachers working group (MGMP) meetings.
From time to time we hold a meeting with the school committee and former students. Through these meetings we establish lines of communication, which result in good material and moral support for the school.
Drs. Yusran Adnin, MA, School Principal of MTs Negeri Binjai
As school principal I am always present 20 minutes before lessons begin in the morning and walk around the school monitoring activities.
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How to motivate teachers:
I examine their lesson plans and syllabi and say things such as, “…. I am sure you can do it!!”
I value the work teachers display with words of praise such as, “… You have done an excellent job…!!!”
I value the teachers’ achievements, give them praise and rewards and refrain from making negative judgments.
I give them advice on using relevant teaching methods.
I point out any mistakes tactfully, “… What you’re doing is good, but I’d like to give you some advice.”
I give the opportunity to teachers to share their problems and discuss and solve them individually and collectively.
When teachers break the rules I speak with them privately face to face in my office.
I provide all the facilities the teachers need for the teachers working group (MGMP).
How to develop cooperation with the teachers and the community:
I eat together with the teachers in the meeting room.
I buy snacks for the teachers with my own money and encourage the teachers to take turns in bringing in snacks.
I invite the community to join in religious ceremonies and be our moral bodyguard.
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