SCHOOL HEAD EFFORTS IN IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT AS A MOTIVATOR AT SDN 19 BANDA ACEH
Abstract
This study focused on assessing student achievement. For this purpose the researcher uses descriptive qualitative research design, as for the purpose to be implemented in this research is to know how the principal's efforts as a motivator in improving student achievement in State Elementary School 19 Banda Aceh. To achieve the objectives of the study, the population in this study were principals, vice principal, and head of the school committee at SD Negeri 19 Banda Aceh. Instruments in this study is by observation, questionnaires and documentation. Data analysis will be done by organizing data obtained through observation, questionnaire, and documentation. The data will be analyzed by presenting quantitative and qualitative data to describe the data obtained. The results showed that the achievement of student learning in State Elementary School 19 Banda Aceh was good. It is seen that students have the awareness of carrying out obligations and knowing the school ban. Students are also happy to do good deeds like, be honest, can be a good example of patient and grateful and can take the lesson of an event. Students have a good sense of humor and are able to enjoy humor in various situations. The principal takes a personal approach. With an individual approach the problems facing a student can be handled appropriately. Individual approaches can also provide a sense of comfort to learners, so as to establish good relationships between teachers and students.
Keywords
Motivator, Learning Achievement