Strategic Plan in Improving Students' Science Competency

Abstract

The pace of innovation in science and technology is accelerating, so it is vital that countries prepare more young talent for jobs in deep science and for many other jobs with a science dimension. In improving students’ science competency, schools as a place for the educational process can formulate goals to improve the quality of education by implementing a strategic plan. This study aims to describe and analyze the strategic plan in improving students’ science competency through descriptive analytical study at Junior High School in Bandung. It used descriptive method with qualitative approach. Data analysis of materials collected from interviews, observations, documentations studies and also forum group discussion. Data analysis was carried out by SWOT analysis. This study finds that the Junior High School is in 2nd quadrant, which is Aggressive; this indicates a potential position to develop. As for some strategic issues that can be used as references for school program plans, such as: 1) To involve Parents, Lecturers or science experts; 2) Science Laboratory Assistant recruitment; 3) Procurement and Maintenance of Science Laboratory Facilities; 4) Human Resource Development; and 5) To be Active in science competitions/ Olympiads. Keywords—strategic plan; science competency; students