Applying Total Quality Management as a Strategic Approach to Improve Educational Quality in Primary Schools
Keywords:
Total Quality Management (TQM), Educational Quality Improvement, Primary Education, School Leadership, Continuous Improvement.Abstract
Every educational establishment works to raise the standard of instruction. Total Quality Management (TQM) is becoming a key tactic in elementary education to make sure that all educational procedures are efficient, seamless, and centered on the needs of the community, instructors, and children. The concepts, tenets, and application of Total Quality Management (TQM) in Indonesian primary schools are covered in this study of the literature. According to the study, TQM enhances sustainable quality culture through the involvement of all students, the dedication of school principals, the development of teaching skills, and the ongoing assessment of the learning process. As a result, applying TQM can serve as a strategic model to raise the general standard of primary education. This analysis also identifies a number of critical success factors and obstacles to TQM implementation at the elementary school level. Strong leadership, a cooperative school culture, sufficient facilities, and continuous professional development for educators are all supportive aspects; on the other hand, scarce resources, opposition to change, and uneven policy implementation are obstacles. The results suggest that methodical planning, stakeholder involvement, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation are necessary for the successful implementation of TQM. Therefore, to optimize the effect of TQM in raising educational quality in elementary schools, institutional commitment must be strengthened and educational authorities must provide long-term support.
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