The Integration of Transformational Leadership and Application of Multicultural Education at YAPIS Biak Vocational School Papua Province

Abstract

The success of the principal in the school is based on how far his leadership style can create the art of leading, to be able to transform individuals to achieve goals. This study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach, which aims to analyze the integration of transformational leadership and the application of multicultural education at SMK YAPIS Biak, Papua. The results show that in realizing multicultural education at YAPIS Biak Vocational School, the leader applies leadership characteristics, namely challenging the process, inspiring a shared vision, enabling others to act, modeling the way, and encouraging the heart. In addition, leaders at SMK YAPIS Biak also apply a personal approach that can shape the behavior and character of the majority and minority students so that they are willing to recognize and respect diversity.