PERAN MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN DISIPLIN KERJA GURU DI SEKOLAH

Abstract

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of educational management in improving teachers' work discipline in schools. Teachers’ work discipline is one of the crucial factors that determine the success of the educational process, as teachers play a strategic role in implementing learning activities and shaping students’ character. However, in practice, various problems related to teacher discipline are still frequently found, such as lateness in attending school, lack of optimal implementation of learning administrative tasks, and low consistency in carrying out professional responsibilities. Therefore, effective educational management is needed to improve teachers’ work discipline through systematic planning, organizing, implementation, and supervision. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method to describe in depth how educational management plays a role in improving teachers’ work discipline in schools. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation involving school principals, teachers, and educational staff who are directly involved in school management processes. The collected data were then analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the implementation of educational management in building a culture of teacher discipline. The results of the study indicate that educational management has a significant role in improving teachers’ work discipline. This can be seen from several aspects, including the planning of teacher discipline programs, clear distribution of duties and responsibilities, exemplary leadership from the school principal, as well as the implementation of regular supervision and evaluation. In addition, providing motivation, rewards, and proportional sanctions also plays an important role in building teachers’ awareness to carry out their duties professionally and with discipline. Effective implementation of educational management can create a conducive working environment, increase teachers’ responsibility toward their duties, and encourage the development of a discipline-oriented culture within the school environment. In conclusion, educational management plays a very important role in improving teachers’ work discipline in schools. The implementation of effective and sustainable management practices can not only improve teachers’ performance but also contribute to the enhancement of the learning process and the overall quality of education. Therefore, commitment from all parties within the school, especially the school principal as the educational leader, is needed to continuously develop management strategies that can strengthen teachers’ discipline and professionalism in a sustainable manner.

Keywords:  educational management, teacher work discipline, school leadership, school culture.