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PARTICIPATIVE LEADERSHIP IMPLEMENTATION: A CASE STUDY IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM AT MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF BENGKULU

Sinarman Jaya, Dian Susyla — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This research aimed to analyze the implementation of the participative leadership model in the

development of the English Language Education Study Program at Muhammadiyah University Bengkulu.

The research adopted qualitative a case study approach, involving four English lecturers as the

participants. The study was conducted to understand how the participative leadership model applied in

managing and developing the English Language Education Study Program. The data collected through

interviews included the participants' perspectives and experiences regarding participative leadership

practices, as well as their perceptions of its impact on improving the program's quality. The results of data

analysis indicated that the participative leadership model significantly benefited the management and

development of the English Study Program of Muhammadiyah University of Bengkulu felt actively

involved in decision-making, recognized for their contributions, and given opportunities to collaborate

and participate in curriculum and program development activities. They also reported increased

motivation and engagement in their tasks. However, the research also identified some challenges in

implementing the participative leadership model in the Study Program. These challenges included

effective time management, handling uncertainties, and the need for open and effective communication

between the head of the Study Program, and the lecturers. This research provided a deeper understanding

of the implementation of the participative leadership model in the development of the English Language

Education Study Program at Muhammadiyah University Bengkulu. The findings of this study could serve

as a basis for decision-makers to enhance participative leadership practices in the academic environment

and provide recommendations for further improvements in the development of the study program.

Keywords: Participative leadership, implementation, English Education Study Program, Decision-

makers, Case Study.

THE ENGLISH TEACHERS’ STRATEGIES OF TEACHING ENGLISH IN INCLUSION ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF BENGKULU CITY

Sella Anisa, Ria Anggraini — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This study aimed to find out the strategies used by English teachers of teaching English in

inclusion elementary schools of Bengkulu city. This study used the descriptive qualitative and

quantitative method. This study used 12 English Teachers in inclusion elementary schools of Bengkulu

City as puposive sampling. The instruments of this study were interview, questionnaire, and observation

checklist. This study used theory by Heward, W.L. (2017) about four things of English Teachers’

strategies such as Giving Prompts, Explaining Questions and Answers, and Discussion. The results of

the study show that first, almost every English teachers in inclusion elementary schools of Bengkulu

city used and implemented strategies from Heward, W.L. Second, and the most dominant strategies that

used by the English teachers' of teaching English in inclusion elementary school of Bengkulu City was

Giving Prompts with percentage 28.90% that identified for 148 times.

Keywords: Teachers’ Strategy, Teaching English, Inclusion Elementary Schools.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN IMPROVING THE LEARNING PROCESS

Epi wadison — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This research aims to describe classroom management planning, implementation, supporting factors,

and hindering factors in improving the learning process, as well as strategies for enhancing the

learning process. The research method employed is qualitative descriptive. The findings reveal that

classroom management planning involves preparing and arranging learning tools and instruments. The

implementation of classroom management in the learning process is carried out by applying several

classroom management principles and approaches. Supporting factors and hindering factors for

classroom management include physical, social, emotional conditions, and school organization.

Strategies employed include conditioning students to be ready for learning in the classroom, focusing

on concentrated learning, utilizing appropriate and varied methods, engaging in educational and

communicative interactions, and using media suitable for the presented material.

Keywords: Classroom Management, Learning Process