Benchmarking Strategy For Improving The Professionalism Of Early Childhood Educators

Tanti  Tri Hastuti

Authors

Tanti Tri Hastuti Universitas Islam Negeri Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri, Purwoketo, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

Keywords:

Benchmarking Strategy, Educator Professionalism, Early Childhood Education

Abstract

Teacher professionalism plays a central role in ensuring that education values are internalized effectively through meaningful learning experiences. This study aims to analyze the implementation of a benchmarking strategy to enhance teacher professionalism at SRAMBI PAUD CENTER, Indonesia. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach using a best practice and institutional benchmarking model. Data were obtained through self-assessment documents, institutional records, reflective evaluations, and observations of educational practices. The results indicate that benchmarking strategies implemented through internal benchmarking, competitive benchmarking, and systematic feedback and evaluation significantly improve teachers’ professional competence, pedagogical strategies, and commitment to character-based education. Furthermore, the strategy strengthens institutional quality, public trust, and community engagement. This study contributes practical insights into sustainable quality improvement strategies for early childhood education institutions.

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Darling-hammond, L., Flook, L., Cook-harvey, C., Barron, B., Flook, L., Cook-harvey, C., Darling-hammond, L., Flook, L., Cook-harvey, C., & Barron, B. (2020). Implications for educational practice of the science of learning and development. Applied Developmental Science, 24(2), 97–140. https://doi.org/10.1080/10888691.2018.1537791

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