The Implementation of Quality Management in Elementary Education Unit in Rural Areas

摘要

This research aimed at finding an implementation regarding quality management in elementary level of schools located in rural areas. This research is qualitative research which observed the phenomena to find the data and information related to quality management implemented in some elementary schools in Desa Goarie Kecamatan Marioriwawo Kabupaten Soppeng, Sulawesi Selatan. The source of the data was collected by several techniques, including in-depth interview with some principals in the mentioned area, observation related to teaching and learning activities as well as any other outside-class activities, and documentation study to find specific and detailed information. The population of data resources was chosen using purposive sampling. The researcher presented the data using descriptive method before defining a conclusion. This research was conducted mainly with the expectation of contribution in management quality in some education units, especially in those schools located in rural areas. The result of the research showed that in order to manage the school quality in the rural areas, the schools apply and implement some efforts, such as: 1) conducting learning processes in common in accordance to the national curriculum, 2) utilizing existing resources, especially the human resources, such as skilled teachers, 3) focusing on extracurricular activities, 4) conducting some visitation or comparative studies to schools located in urban areas that have complete facilities on a regular basis, and 5) striving for the availability of adequate facilities to support student learning.