THE CONCEPTUAL SKILLS STRENGTH OF THE HEAD OF MADRASA LEADERSHIP IN MANAGING EDUCATION UNITS

Abstract

The success of implementing educational programs will be easier when supported by the conceptual skills of the principal who is reliable in managing educational units. The purpose of the study was to analyze and describe the conceptual skills in managing quality education units at MAS Alue Tampak West Aceh, Indonesia. This article uses a descriptive qualitative analysis approach. Research subjects were determined by purposive sampling. Methods of collecting data were carried out through observation, interviews, and study of the work program. Data processing techniques were conducted by means of data verification, data presentation, data reduction and drawing conclusions. The findings are analyzed by reflecting, interpreting, looking for implications and action plans on the research results. The results of the study indicate that the principal conceptual skills need to be optimized. The conceptual skills are still categorized as weak in several activities, namely; first, in formulating and establishing strategic education plans, educational operational plans and educational administration standards. Second, in coordinating and integrating educational programs and activities, Third, in innovating towards improving and escalating as well as monitoring and evaluating the quality of education units management. Meanwhile, in terms of building a harmonious and solid teamwork, it is categorized as good.