Principal's Strategy in Developing Teacher Pedagogic and Professional Competency to Improve Education Quality (Multi-Case Study At SMAN 1 Lampihong and SMAN 1 Tebing Tinggi)

Abstract

This study aims to describe the strategy of school principals in developing teacher pedagogic and professional competencies to improve the quality of education. This research is qualitative descriptive research with multiple case studies. This research was conducted at SMAN 1 Lampihong and SMAN 1 Tebing Tinggi . The key informants were the principal, vice principal and teachers who were determined by purposive sampling. Data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation. Data validity was carried out by data triangulation by means of source triangulation, technical triangulation and time triangulation. Data analysis using data analysis techniques Miles and Huberman which consists of data collection, data condensation, data presentation and conclusion, description or verification. The results of the study found that the strategy used by the principal in developing teacher pedagogic and professional competencies to improve the quality of education is through a communication strategy, coaching strategy, and partnership strategy