THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ACADEMIC INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM IN IMPROVING LEARNING QUALITY AT VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOLS

Abstract

This research is motivated by the fact that the quality of education is very low, the equalization of access to education is still a homework for the Regional Government, while on the other hand many schools, especially at the SMK level, are favorite schools with very good quality. Graduates of these schools are well accepted in higher education, the business world, and the industrial world. In fact, many of them are also successful entrepreneurs. The purpose of this research is to describe and analyze the quality assurance implemented in the favorite SMK with the stages of quality assurance, namely planning, implementation, evaluation, follow-up, analyzing the obstacles faced and solutions to the problems faced. The grand theory used in this research is the Edwards Deming management theory (Plan, Do, Check, Action) and the Six Value Systems from Achmad Sanusi. The research method used is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques use documentation studies, interviews, and observations. The results of the study showed that: Planning is used by schools to map quality and plan for quality improvement. Implementation of quality improvement starts from achieving goals, implementing programs, optimizing human resources, and implementing the school self-evaluation process. Evaluation is carried out through monitoring activities for the implementation of quality assurance. Follow-up in the form of activities to determine new quality standards. The data results showed that the school has implemented the stages of quality assurance and determined new quality standards, but has not been realized into a flagship program that is easy to realize. The new quality standards are based on market demands. The obstacles faced are: Human resources are not yet optimal in understanding educational quality assurance. Program socialization is not optimal. Follow-up on the results of the program evaluation is not optimal. The determination of new quality standards has not been realized in the form of a work program. Efforts to Overcome Obstacles: Human resources need to be given an understanding of the importance of Quality Assurance through technical guidance (bimtek, workshops, in-house training, or seminars. Follow-up on the results of the evaluation is used as a draft for determining new quality standards. Socialization of school management program management needs to be facilitated through a management information system, both internally and externally, and the creation of a new quality standard work program must be immediately realized. The conclusion of this research is that the educational quality assurance management at SMK in Cianjur Regency makes it easy for schools to conduct internal evaluations, the results of which are used to improve performance based on the National Education Standards.