Model Development for School Committee and Education Board Empowerment in Indonesian Education System

Abstract

This research was carried out with the purpose of empowering education boards and school committees for the achievement of character education programs in schools. This study uses a mixed research approach. The type of research conducted is research and development. This study took the subject of research carried out in two stages, namely a preliminary trial involving 5 experts and education practitioners, and a small-scale trial that was tried on 5 members of the education board and 5 school committees. The data collection technique used was interviewed and was supported by focus group discussion techniques. Data analysis was carried out by descriptive analysis for quantitative data, while qualitative data analysis was carried out with interactive analysis. The results showed that the education board and school committee empowerment model for the achievement of character education programs in schools assessed by the school committee were in the very good category.