Implementation of the School-Family Partnership Program to Support the Optimization of Preschool Children's Development in Purwakarta Regency

Abstract

STAI DR. KHEZ. Muttaqien

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ABSTRACT

Family and school collaboration is seen as an important factor in education, which has a big impact on children's development. However, there is potential for tension in school-family partnerships due to differences in opinions and expectations regarding goals, competencies and roles in education. The purpose of this research is to determine the form of school-family partnership in preschool. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with preschool teachers in Purwakarta Regency. The results have shown that many educators and schools agree and support the concept of school-family partnerships. Supporting children's development is the responsibility of schools and families which can be achieved through priority programs implemented in all preschools. These programs include parent-teacher communication patterns, family education programs, institutional collaboration involvement, and family-school collaboration at home. School partnerships not only create communication between schools and families and involve parents in school activities, but also include school efforts in providing education to parents. Parental education can provide awareness regarding children's development so that they can develop a conducive (safe, comfortable and enjoyable) learning environment at home. The recommendation from this research is the need for action to encourage new strategies that help equalize the roles between parents and teachers, as well as improving the family-school interaction model in accordance with existing opportunities and challenges.

Keywords: School Partnership; Family involvement