Collaborative Supervision: Increasing Teachers' Creativity in the Implementation of Multicultural-based Independent Curriculum

Oct 15, 2026

The study describes the success of collaborative supervision between the head of the madrasah and teachers across five private madrasah tsanawiyah in Gresik. Using a qualitative case study design, it draws on interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis applies data condensation, presentation, conclusion drawing, and verification. Results show a significant positive impact on teachers’ creativity and professionalism, correlating with improved student learning quality and learning outcomes.

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1. Introduction

Freedom of learning and teachers' creativity

Challenges in curriculum change

Merdeka (independent) and multicultural-based curriculum

Collaborative supervision as a strategy

Obstacles in implementing collaborative supervision

P-ISSN: 1411-3031; E-ISSN: 2442-9651 Available online [https://journal.uinsi.ac.id/index.php/dinamika_ilmu](https://journal.uinsi.ac.id/index.php/dinamika_ilmu)doi: [http://doi.org/10.21093/di.v24i1.8155](http://doi.org/10.21093/di.v24i1.8155)[ ](http://doi.org/10.21093/di.v24i1.8155)DINAMIKA ILMU, 24(1), June 2024 | | | --- | | DINAMIKA ILMU
Journal of Education Jurnal Pendidikan | Collaborative Supervision: Increasing Teachers' Creativity in the Implementation of Multicultural-based Independent Curriculum Sahudi1, Samsul Ma’arif2 12 Universitas Islam Negeri SunanAmpel Surabaya, Indonesia [1](1sahudi@uinsa.ac.id)[sahudi@uinsa.ac.id](1sahudi@uinsa.ac.id), [2](2 samsulmaarif@uinsa.ac.id)[ samsulmaarif@uinsa.ac.id](2 samsulmaarif@uinsa.ac.id) Received 11 February 2024 | Received in revised form 30 March 2024 | Accepted 19 April 2024 APA Citation: Sahudi, S., Ma’arif, S. (2024) . Collaborative Supervision: Increasing Teachers' Creativity in the Implementation of Multicultural-based Independent Curriculum. DINAMIKA ILMU, 24(1), 29-47. [http://doi.org/10.21093/di.v24i1.8155](http://doi.org/10.21093/di.v24i1.8155) Abstract The study aims to describe the success of the collaborative supervision between the head of the madrasah and the teachers at five private madrasah tsanawiyah in Gresik. This research, a qualitative case study design, involved the head of the madrasah and the teachers of five private madrasah tsanawiyah. Instruments used include interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used are data condensation, data presentation, conclusion drawing, and verification. The research findings demonstrate the significant positive impact of collaborative supervision on teachers’ creativity and professionalism and its direct correlation with students' improved learning quality and learning outcomes. Collaborative supervision has been successful in enhancing the creativity of teachers in the implementation of a multicultural-based independent curriculum. The implications of the findings provide a strong basis for educational institutions to consider implementing more effective collaborative supervision strategies in the context of a multicultural-based independent curriculum. The importance of considering cultural and multicultural contexts is also highlighted in designing educational supervision programmes and strengthening the inclusive learning environment. Keywords: Collaborative supervision, independent curriculum, multicultural, teachers’ creativity 1. Introduction In today's era of freedom of learning, the task of teachers is crucial. A teacher does not only implement the curriculum but also acts as a facilitator to develop students' interests and talents (Otaya et al., 2018) . In carrying out the role, of course, a teacher needs extra energy and creativity to arouse the learning spirit of his/her pupils (Anwar, 2018) . In fact, a teacher often gets bored when he teaches and when he does his duty. This boredom arises because the same activity is done over a long period of time (Tanjung & Namora, 2022) . A teacher must be able to overcome boredom at once. If it isnot overcome, it can interfere with his or her teaching performance (Anwar et al., 2023) . The change of curriculum is often tricky for teachers. Curriculum 2013, the previous one, had not been well known yet, but it was replaced by another curriculum. Some teachers felt they had fallen off the stairs. They need more time to learn, to train, and to apply a certain curriculum before it changes. It requires effort and patience so that its application conforms to the expectations of the graduate user (Sukenti & Tambak, 2019; Tambak et al., 2021) . On the other hand, the head of the madrasah is also required to innovate the curriculum development so that it can improve students' learning performance through learning supervision (Suratman, 2021) . Currently, the Indonesian government govern the implementation of

FAQs

What is the main goal of collaborative supervision in this study?

To improve teachers’ creativity and professionalism in implementing a multicultural-based independent curriculum through jointly conducted guidance and support.

What research approach and instruments are used?

A qualitative case study design is used, with data collected through interviews, observations, and documentation.

How does collaborative supervision affect students according to the findings?

The study reports a direct positive correlation with improved learning quality and learning outcomes for students.

Oct 15, 2026

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