Title: How to create an effective school? Exploration strategies of an effective school in managing teachers

Authors: Rizka Wulandari; Sugiyono

Addresses: Educational Management Study Program, Graduate School of Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia ' Educational Management Study Program, Graduate School of Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Abstract: This research aimed to find out an effective school strategy in managing teachers, specifically to explore information about 'how' the teacher management practices were conducted. This research methodology used a qualitative approach. This study found that teacher management conducted by the school considered internal and external organisational factors. The school's strategies in teacher management practices were: (1) in teacher selection, the school was very selective, involving administrative selection and several tests. The school preferred applicants with a high cumulative achievement index and committing to teaching. (2) In teacher assignment, the school assigned the best teachers to teach first and sixth graders. (3) In professional development, the school focused on the teachers' professional development in the internal school environment through the professional learning community. The school also facilitated and supported advanced education for teachers. (4) In empowerment, the school actively empowered teachers with individual potential by assigning specific responsibilities and tasks.

Keywords: effective school; human resource management; teacher management.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMIE.2021.117587

International Journal of Management in Education, 2021 Vol.15 No.5, pp.416 - 436

Received: 29 Jan 2020
Accepted: 22 Sep 2020
Published online: 14 Sep 2021 *

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