Principal Leadership Models: A Multi-Site Study at SDN Pasar Lama 1 and SDN Seberang Mesjid 1 Banjarmasin

Abstract

This study aims to describe the principal's leadership strategy, the empowerment of teachers, and the leadership model applied. The approach used is qualitative with a multi-site type of study. Data were collected through observation techniques, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data is analyzed with individual site data analysis techniques and cross-site data analysis. The validity of the data is carried out by checking credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. The results of this study are: (1) leadership strategies are applied by applying: forming a vision and mission in a deliberative manner, building joint commitment, and implementing an open system in leadership; (2) empowering teachers by: the principal provides a dicussion forum, provides examples and motivations for its members, is fair and asks for performance evaluations, provides attention, encouragement, appreciation and mentoring to members, and strives for conducive working conditions; (3) The leadership model applied can be seen from: the ability of forward-looking leaders, the ability to empower members, implement leadership approaches, attitudes that show exemplary, and memberi impact on the progress of the school. The conclusion of this study is that the principal has implemented a leadership model that refers to instructional and transformational leadership.