Implementation of Operational Assistance Policy in Madrasah (Case Study of the Implementation School Operational Assistance Policy Management in Improving Madrasah Quality in East Java)

Abstract

This study aims to describe and analyze the implementation of the School Operational Assistance policy, find out the supporting and inhibiting factors for implementing School Operational Assistance policies in madrasas, and find a model of implementing management policies in improving the quality of madrasas in the Regional Office of the Ministry of Religion of East Java.This type of research is descriptive qualitative. Researchers describe, analyze and interpret policies to improve the quality of madrasa education. The subjects of this study are; (1) Regional Office of Ministry of Religion of East Java, (2) Head of Madrasah Education Head of Regional Office of Ministry of Religion of East Java, (3) Head of Madrasah Education Section of Sidoarjo Regency, and (4) Head of Madrasah recipient of School Operational Assistance. Data collection using in-depth interviews and observation methods. The data analysis technique used in this study was inductive using phenomenological procedures.The results of this study indicate, the implementation of the School Operational Assistance policy in madrasas is carried out to improve access, quality, equity and quality of madrasa education. The existence of the program received support and positive responses from the madrasa management. Factors supporting the implementation of the policy are guidelines and technical guidelines, preparation of Madrasah Work Plans (RKM), assistance to madrassas, and higher public awareness. Community awareness factor in becoming the main supporting factor in implementation. The madrasah education quality development model is carried out with a variety of programs and activities whose budgets are taken from the School Operational Assistance funds. Many madrasa managers utilize School Operational Assistance funds to improve the quality and quality of education by strengthening the competence of teaching staff, improving facilities and infrastructure, strengthening graduation standards, and increasing the availability of reference access, whether in the form of books, magazines, scientific journals, and other sources learning can be used.

Keywords:Madrasa policy, implementation, quality

DOI: 10.7176/JRDM/61-06

Publication date: November 30^th 2019