Peningkatan Kineja Guru Melalui Pemberian Reward di SMP Ma’arif NU 03 Tarbiyatut Tholibin Bumijawa-Tegal

Abstract

This research highlights the importance of giving rewards to teachers to improve teacher’s performance in learning at SMP Ma'arif NU 03 Tarbiyatut Tholibin Bumijawa-Tegal. Descriptive qualitative research methods are used by collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation as well as data analysis techniques through reduction, presentation, drawing conclusions, and verification. The results of the research show that teacher performance has increased through giving rewards at SMP Ma'arif Nu 03 PP. Tarbiyatut Tholibin Bumijawa-Tegal: 1) Efforts to improve teacher performance through a) learning planning starting with a comprehensive approach at the beginning of the school year and providing training; b) implementing learning activities gives teachers freedom in managing the class; c) learning evaluation is carried out through the supervision of the principal, study groups between teachers, monthly evaluation meetings, and deliberations. 2) The supporting factors are the support of the principal in professional development, collaborative relationships between teachers, and the facilitation of learning tools. Meanwhile, the obstacles are changes in learning models and additional responsibility regarding student discipline. and 3) giving rewards is carried out through three approaches, namely social rewards giving appreciation, symbolic rewards for exemplary teachers, and rewards for Outbound and Family Gathering activities.