A comparative study of public preschool management in Perak and Yogyakarta
<p>This study aims to develop a preschool management framework. Preschool</p><p>management is led by the principal who acts as the preschool manager, who plans the</p><p>entire operation of a preschool. The first research question...
Saved in:
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | thesis |
| Language: | eng |
| Published: |
2022
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=9773 |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| Summary: | <p>This study aims to develop a preschool management framework. Preschool</p><p>management is led by the principal who acts as the preschool manager, who plans the</p><p>entire operation of a preschool. The first research question is to describe the similarities</p><p>and differences in the laws and practices of Preschool Management in Malaysia and</p><p>Indonesia. The second research question is to explore the participation of managers and</p><p>government officials in Preschool Management practices during the implementation of</p><p>Early Childhood Education (ECE) standards. The third research question is to</p><p>investigate the function of managers in the government's Preschool Management</p><p>practice. Finally, the fourth research question is to develop a 'Preschool - Manager</p><p>Routine Task (PresMaRT)' framework as a management practice in preschool.</p><p>Therefore, case studies were selected for both countries by using descriptive</p><p>qualitative research. This process is through document analysis, observation, focus</p><p>group discussion, semi-structured interviews, sampling process, interview question</p><p>instrument, pilot study and data analysis using ATLAS.ti software version 9. This</p><p>purposive sample involved 40 preschool managers during the focus group</p><p>discussion session. Meanwhile, 8 preschool managers and 4 government officials from</p><p>the district education office for semi-structured interviews for both countries; Malaysia</p><p>and Indonesia. The results of the study found five sub-themes that occur from the theory</p><p>of Management of Objectives; 1) implementing legislation, 2) financial management,</p><p>3) human resource management, 4) time management, and 5) performance</p><p>management. The results of this research also include four sub themes: planning,</p><p>organizing, leading and controlling which are known as POLC theory. Implications in</p><p>this research may contribute towards the delivery of the latest information and ideas</p><p>among researchers at the international level. In addition, principals can use the</p><p>PresMaRT framework to achieve efficiency in management capabilities. Apart from</p><p>that, policy makers should take into account the views of each stakeholder to</p><p>ensure the effectiveness of preschool management. In conclusion, a high quality</p><p>impact of management practices are the co-operation of preschool managers to carry</p><p>out PAKK standards and the role of government officials who supervise preschools</p><p>consistently under their responsibility.</p> |
|---|