ENHANCING STRATEGIC PLANNING OF SCHOOL PROGRAM THROUGH SWOC ANALYSIS

Abstract

This study aims to draw up a work program and guidelines for the state vocational high schools. This research used a mixed method (quantitative and qualitative) with SWOC analysis. Qualitative methods were used to obtain components of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges through group interviews, observation, and the previous year's program documents. The sample consisted of 150 personnel involving the head of departments, school supervisors, headmasters, teachers, administration staff, guardianship of student organizations, alumni representatives, and parent representatives. Quantitative data collection was conducted through instrument in the form of questionnaires using a model of Likert scale. The obtained data were then grouped into components of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenge of the schools. All of those components are tested first on their validity and reliability with 100 personnel as a sample of quantitative analysis. These four components are then analysed by quantitative Factor Analysis method based on Internal Factor Analysis Summary (IFAS) and the External Factor Analysis Summary (EFAS) to get the resultant value. The resultant value was then filled into Cartesian diagrams resulting in the organization’s position. The final result of the research is: The stages of strategic planning in the Indonesian vocational high schools, dominant factors of the schools at present conditions based on the resultant calculation, and the future strategic planning for vocational high schools in Indonesia. It is hoped that the result of this study can be beneficial for the policymaker, stake holder, school principals, and other researchers in related fields.