Supervisi Akademik dalam Upaya Peningkatan Mutu Pembelajaran dan Profesionalisme Guru di Sekolah

The quality of national education in Indonesia continues to face serious challenges, consistently reflected in low scores on international-scale assessments. This concerning condition is significantly influenced by the quality of teacher competence as the primary facilitator in the educational process. Therefore, this study aims to conduct an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of the strategic contribution of academic supervision towards efforts to improve learning quality and teacher professionalism in an integrative manner. Methodologically, this study applies a qualitative descriptive approach through a literature study method (synthesis) of various reputable scientific sources, including journals and research reports published in the last decade to ensure data relevance. Data analysis results indicate that the implementation of academic supervision carried out structurally, especially those adopting collaborative and non-directive approaches, is proven capable of significantly improving teacher performance. This improvement is clearly visible in the enhancement of instructional planning quality, classroom learning implementation becoming more interactive, and evaluation systems, where literature data indicates an average performance indicator increase of up to 15-20% post-supervision intervention. Furthermore, academic supervision is proven effective in building a culture of self-reflection that strengthens the four basic teacher competencies: pedagogical, professional, personality, and social. In conclusion, academic supervision must immediately transform from a mere routine of administrative compliance into a sustainable core school program to guarantee national education quality and the formation of professional teacher identity.