Principals' Commitment to Improving Adiwiyata School Management Performance in Jambi Province Public Senior High Schools

Abstract

The Adiwiyata Program is one of the Ministry of Environment's programs in order to encourage the creation of knowledge and awareness of school residents in environmental conservation efforts. To create environmental conservation Efforts that can be done is by applying the Adiwiyata program to the school environment. For example, SMAN 4 Jambi City, SMAN 12 Bungo and SMAN 8 Merangin have implemented the Adiwiyata program since 2017 until now. However, the leadership style of the principals in these three schools has its own characteristics in its implementation. The purpose of this study is to analyze the importance of the concept of self-confidence, motivation, commitment in maintaining the Adiwiyata school predicate in these three schools and to analyze the role of student character in the three schools in the formation of Adiwiyata schools. This research method uses a qualitative descriptive research method. The results of the study are that the self-confidence, commitment and motivation of a school leader in implementing environmental education are highly dependent on several factors. As a leader, it is important to have sufficient knowledge of environmental issues and understand how environmental education can be integrated with the existing curriculum. Furthermore, self-confidence, commitment, and motivation are also influenced by support from teachers, students, and parents, as well as available resources. The Adiwiyata program requires full support from all stakeholders. The absence of participation from some school members can lead to low enthusiasm for program implementation. Effective communication regarding organizational tasks, functions, and goals is key to running an organization effectively. The success of an organization depends heavily on the ability of its internal divisions to communicate.