Abstract
The background of this study is the low productivity of teachers in school. This is influenced by several things, one of which is the lack of teacher preparation in preparing the learning process in class, and there are still many school programs that have not been completed in accordance with the specified targets. The role of the principal as a leader is very important to increase teacher productivity in school. The purposes of this study are to determine the effect of; (1) leadership style on work productivity for teachers in all State Junior High Schools of Surakarta, (2) work motivation on work productivity for teachers in all State Junior High Schools of Surakarta. This study used a quantitative approach with a survey method. The sample of this study was 300 teachers throughout Surakarta gathered from 27 State Junior High schools which were randomly selected. The results of this study indicate that; (1) leadership style has a direct positive effect on teachers' productivity in all State Junior High Schools of Surakarta, (2) work motivation has a direct positive effect on teachers' productivity in all State Junior High Schools of Surakarta, and (3) leadership style has a direct positive effect on teachers' work motivation in all State Junior High Schools of Surakarta. If it is viewed from the results of the path analysis, the conclusion of this study is work motivation being the most influential variable on increasing teachers' productivity in State Junior High School of Surakarta. Thus, this research is important to be recommended to educational policy makers in Surakarta as a reference in increasing work motivation of teachers in school.
Highlights
School productivity is the result of every learning activity, both in the class and outside the class
From the results of the calculation of path coefficients, it is obtained the path of positive direct influence of leadership style on work productivity, Py1 is 0,138
It can be concluded that leadership style has direct influence on work productivity
Summary
School productivity is the result of every learning activity, both in the class and outside the class. This cannot be separated from the role of the teacher in the school. By refering to the changes that occur and the demands of the task at hand, there are a number of problems faced by the teacher, among of them caused by the changes in the paradigm of attitude and behavior. There are some principals of Junior High school still applying the old paradigm and are ready to face the changes or demands faced. (4) The teachers are less creative and innovative in applying the learning process in class Based on interviews with supervisor coordinator of Surakarta, the data shows that the low productivity of Junior High School teachers is indicated by: (1) There are still many teachers who carry out their duties without proper preparation and planning, such as; learning planning, carrying out learning activities and learning process assessment activities. (2) There is a tendency for teachers to ignore the additional assignments given by the principal because they assume that the task is the duty of the principal. (3) The teachers are often unable to complete the entire program set by the school. (4) The teachers are less creative and innovative in applying the learning process in class
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