Using the Appreciative Inquiry Model to Develop the Quality of Educational Organizations in Indonesia: SWOT Analysis Strategy

Abstract

The research aimed provide implementation of how appreciative inquiry model can be used as a process of strategic change and to support the goal of developing school quality in marginal areas in Indonesia. The method used is qualitative with research design of educational organization development. The data were analyzed using SWOT analysis to measure internal factors (IFAS) and external factors (EFAS). The results showed that marginal state junior high school is in quadrant 1 (aggressive). Strategies that need to be carried out to develop the quality of marginal state junior high school include: 1). Changing the style or method of teaching and learning; 2). Establish cooperation with marketing companies; 3). Coordination with alumni; 4). Conducting learning facilities and marketing practices; 5). Cooperate with stakeholders; 6). Looking for donators; 7). Opening a school business (entrepreneurship); and 8). Opening recruitment for teacher guidance and counseling. Based on SWOT analysis, the application of appreciative inquiry model be used as a process of strategic change and to support the goal of developing school quality in marginal areas in Indonesia through four stages including discovery, dream, design and destiny.