Azimatul Af'idah, Nunuk Hariyati, Mohammad Syahidul Haq, Amrozi Khamidi, Nabila Dwi Wahyu Santoso

Optimizing Principal Academic Supervision Through the SWOT Analysis Approach

Introduction

Optimizing principal academic supervision through the swot analysis approach. Optimize principal academic supervision using SWOT analysis. Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to enhance teacher professionalism and learning quality in schools.

Abstract

This study aims to identify the inhibiting and supporting factors in the implementation of academic supervision by school principals using a SWOT analysis approach based on a literature review. Through a systematic literature review of various research sources related to academic supervision and communication in educational management, it was found that strengths such as principal competence, structured supervision with effective communication between principals and teachers, and facility support are the main assets for successful supervision. Meanwhile, weaknesses such as time constraints, limited resources, and a lack of innovation in supervision and communication approaches remain challenges. Opportunities arise from supportive education policies, technological advances that can strengthen internal communication, and the role of active learning communities in sharing information and collaboration. However, threats such as dynamic policy changes and resistance to change require adaptive supervision strategies, open communication, and collaboration in order to optimize academic supervision. The results of this study provide an overview of strategies for school principals and policy makers to optimize academic supervision through effective communication approaches in order to improve teacher professionalism and the quality of learning in schools.

Review

This study, "Optimizing Principal Academic Supervision Through the SWOT Analysis Approach," addresses a critically important area within educational leadership: enhancing academic supervision by school principals. The stated aim to identify inhibiting and supporting factors through a systematic literature review utilizing a SWOT framework is highly relevant for practitioners and policymakers seeking to improve educational outcomes. The choice of a literature review methodology to synthesize existing knowledge on academic supervision and communication provides a foundational overview, setting the stage for understanding the multifaceted environment in which principals operate. The abstract effectively summarizes the key findings derived from the SWOT analysis. It identifies familiar strengths, such as principal competence and structured communication, alongside persistent weaknesses like time and resource constraints and a perceived lack of innovation. The opportunities presented by supportive policies and technological advances are well-noted, as are the inherent threats from dynamic policy shifts and resistance to change within institutions. While these categorizations offer a clear snapshot, the abstract suggests that the study primarily consolidates existing knowledge, reiterating common challenges and enablers in academic supervision rather than uncovering entirely novel insights. Further elaboration on the unique synthesis or specific theoretical contributions gleaned from the literature would strengthen this aspect. Ultimately, the study's value lies in its pragmatic approach, offering an overview of strategies for school principals and policy makers to optimize academic supervision. By highlighting the need for adaptive supervision, open communication, and collaboration, it provides actionable directions aimed at improving teacher professionalism and, consequently, the quality of learning. While the abstract points to significant practical implications, a more detailed discussion on how these strategies might be implemented within diverse educational contexts or how specific communication approaches can mitigate identified threats would enhance the paper's impact. The work serves as a useful foundational review, paving the way for future empirical studies that could validate these synthesized strategies in real-world settings.

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