Adaptive Models of Child-Friendly School Management: Integrating Policy, Teacher Competence, and Leadership Communication

Puspa Herliana; Ahmad Suriansyah; Sulistiyana Sulistiyana; Aslamiah Aslamiah

doi:10.51276/edu.v7i2.1719

Authors

Puspa Herliana Universitas Lambung Mangkurat
Ahmad Suriansyah Universitas Lambung Mangkurat
Sulistiyana Sulistiyana Universitas Lambung Mangkurat
Aslamiah Aslamiah Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v7i2.1719

Keywords:

Child-Friendly School Policy , Principal Communication , School Environment Management , Teacher Competence

Abstract

This study examines management strategies for child-friendly school environments, focusing on policy, teacher competence, and principal communication in fostering inclusive culture. Using a qualitative multi-site design, the research was conducted in two secondary schools in Kotabaru District, South Kalimantan. Data were collected through interviews, participatory observation, and documentation, then analyzed inductively using the Miles and Huberman model, supported by NVivo 14. Data trustworthiness was ensured through triangulation of sources, methods, and theories, as well as systematic documentation. Findings show that SMP Negeri 1 applied structured, policy-based strategies, including anti-bullying regulations, teacher training, and external collaboration, whereas SMP Negeri 7 emphasized religious character, environmental care, and creative adaptation to limited facilities. Teacher competence improved through project-based learning and inclusive pedagogy, while principals used transparent, participatory communication with teachers, parents, and communities. The study proposes an adaptive multidimensional framework integrating policy, culture, and leadership communication for sustainable child-friendly school governance and inclusive educational improvement across diverse institutional and social contexts in Indonesia.

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Author Biographies

Puspa Herliana, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

She was born in Banjarmasin on August 23, 1987. She is currently affiliated with Universitas Lambung Mangkurat (ULM). She completed her undergraduate (S1) degree in Mathematics Education at STKIP PGRI Banjarmasin in 2008. At present, she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Educational Administration at Universitas Lambung Mangkurat.

Ahmad Suriansyah, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

He was born in Kapuas on December 25, 1959. He completed his Bachelor’s degree (S1) in Educational Administration at Universitas Lambung Mangkurat (ULM). He then pursued his Master’s degree (S2) in Educational Management at Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (IKIP) Malang. Furthermore, he earned his Doctorate (S3) in Educational Management from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM).

Sulistiyana Sulistiyana, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

She was born in Banjarmasin on March 1, 1985. She is a lecturer at Universitas Lambung Mangkurat (ULM), specializing in Educational Management and Guidance and Counseling. She completed her Bachelor’s degree (S1) in Education at Universitas Lambung Mangkurat. She then earned her Master’s degree (S2) in Educational Management at the same university. Furthermore, she obtained her Doctorate (S3) in Educational Administration from Universitas Lambung Mangkurat.

Aslamiah Aslamiah, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

She was born in Banjarmasin on January 10, 1960. She is a professor at Universitas Lambung Mangkurat (ULM). She completed her undergraduate studies in Educational Administration at ULM. She then earned her Master’s degree in Educational Management from Universitas Islam Nusantara (UNINUS), Bandung. Furthermore, she pursued doctoral studies in Educational Management at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) and Universitas Negeri Malang (UM).

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