The influence of school cultural values in improving students' learning achievement in senior high school in Palu city
Keywords:
School culture, Cultural values, Academic achievement, Non-academic achievementAbstract
This research aims to analyze the role of school cultural values in improving student achievements at senior high schools in Palu City. Schools serve as educational institutions that develop academic abilities and are responsible for shaping students' character through the internalization of positive cultural values. Honesty, discipline, commitment, cooperation, and respect are believed to create a conducive learning environment that supports the learning process. This study employed a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, field observation, and document analysis. The research subjects are two reputable schools which are Senior High School of Al-Azhar and State Islamic Senior of Insan Cendikia Palu. The participants of this study are students, teachers, and school principals. The results of this study show that structured and continuous implementation of cultural values has significantly impacted the academic and non-academic achievement of the schools. In the academic aspect, both schools graduated many students who were accepted by reputable universities in Indonesia, such as the University of Indonesia, the University of Gadjah Mada, the Institute of Technology Bandung, the University of Padjajaran, and the University of Tadulako. Similarly, the schools also experienced high achievement in non-academic aspects such as national and international science Olympics. This study suggests that integrating school cultural values with students' psychological and spiritual needs can be an effective strategy for improving academic and non-academic performance. It is recommended that schools focus on strengthening their cultural values in their education process.
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