School Principal's KOPER Strategy in Improving Teacher Pedagogical Competence at SD Negeri Rejosari 01 Semarang

Abstract

The research approach used is qualitative. This type of research is a case study. Qualitative research design goes through three stages, namely: orientation, focused exploration, and data analysis. Data collection techniques are interviews, observation and documentation. This research uses source triangulation. Data analysis in three steps: data reduction, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that: 1) the principal's coordination strategy for improving teacher pedagogical competence is by forming a coordination team, holding regular coordination meetings and dividing work.  2) strategies for involving school principals in improving teachers' pedagogical competence by collaborating with the school community and involving teachers in school programs. 3) The principal's evaluation strategy in improving teacher pedagogical competence by conducting analysis and evaluation and reporting. 4) The principal's reflection strategy in improving teacher pedagogical competence by holding reflection forums, mapping strengths and weaknesses and determining follow-up plans. Conclusion: The school principal's KOPER strategy in improving teacher pedagogical competence has been carried out through four activity steps, namely coordination, involvement, evaluation and reflection.