Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Child-Friendly School Program

What is it about?

This paper is about a study that assesses the effectiveness of the Child-Friendly School (CFS) program at Al Mumtaz Integrated Islamic Elementary School in Pontianak. It uses the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) Evaluation Model to evaluate the program's impact by gathering the perspectives of school principals, vice-principals, students, teachers, and parents. The program aligns well with child-friendly school policies and is highly regarded. The school meets essential criteria, including having qualified staff, good infrastructure, and active participation from students and parents. The school promotes positive education, non-violent discipline, and democratic practices. The program fosters holistic student development in areas like honesty, tolerance, communication, democracy, social concern, and academics. The study suggests that the school should establish a more structured organizational framework to improve the monitoring and evaluation of the program.

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Why is it important?

Evaluating the Child-Friendly School (CFS) program at Al Mumtaz Integrated Islamic Elementary School is vital for enhancing educational quality, promoting holistic student development, and ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment. The use of the CIPP Evaluation Model provides insights into the program's effectiveness, helping stakeholders make informed decisions and improve accountability. The study highlights the need for a more structured framework for monitoring and evaluation, ensuring the program continues to foster positive educational outcomes and well-rounded student growth.