Pengelolaan Budaya Kolaboratif dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Guru Sekolah Luar Biasa (SLB) Kabupaten Aceh Utara

Abstract

This study explored the management of collaborative culture in special schools
to improve the performance of teachers with different educational backgrounds. This is
field research with a qualitative approach. Research informants are based on the strategic
role of the research subjects in the phenomenon of collaboration in schools. The study
employs observation, interviews, and documentation review for data collection, followed
by data condensation, display/presentation, verification, and conclusion, with data
validity ensured through triangulation and member check. The study found that
collaborative school culture management can improve teacher performance at Special
School in multiple stages, including First, planning is accomplished by developing the
vision, mission, and school plans. Second, the principal delegated tasks to the
development team, which included school residents. Third, implementation involves
active engagement, skill development, and the establishment of a collaborative
atmosphere for all school residents, as well as cross-subject work teams and coaching.
Fourth, the principal conducts independent evaluations and directs development in yearly,
monthly, and weekly routine meetings. Fifth, supporting aspects include visionary
leadership, open communication, and mutual respect. The impending issues include a lack
of ideal stakeholder cooperation, instructors' apathy toward collaboration, and insufficient
community/parent participation