Ahmad Samawi, Imron Arifin, Bambang Budi Wiyono, Ali Imron
This study aims to describe the strengthening of school culture-based learning using qualitative research methods with phenomenological designs. This study was conducted in three superior kindergartens in the city of Malang. The research design used was multisite qualitative research. Sources of data came from principals and teachers in the three kindergartens. The instruments used were guidelines for interviews, observation and documentation. Data collection techniques used were indepth interviews, observation, documentation and field notes. The analysis technique used was qualitative and descriptive with a phenomenological technique. The results of this study are that three kindergartens have made supervision planning. The techniques used were determined as individual through classroom observation. The results of supervision were followed up by the teachers. The implementation of supervision was carried out with the developed schools' cultural principles, namely openness, collaboration, empowerment, cooperation, democracy and religious principles. It was concluded that supervision of learning can be strengthened through school culture. © Primrose Hall Publishing Group.
Early Childhood Teacher Education, State University of Malang, Indonesia; Department of Educational Administration, State University of Malang, Indonesia