School Principal Leadership Research Articles

The Effect of Empowering Leadership Characteristics of School Principals According to Teachers' Perceptions on Teachers' Psychological Ownership and Work Engagement

This study examines the effect of school principals' empowering leadership according to teachers' perceptions of teachers' psychological ownership and work engagement. The study sample consists of 463 teachers. The relational survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the study. Empowering Leadership Scale, Psychological Ownership Scale and Work Engagement Scale were used to collect the data. As a result of the research, according to teachers' perceptions, the empowering leadership levels of school principals and teachers' psychological ownership and work engagement levels were found to be high. Teachers' psychological ownership and work engagement levels show significant differences according to age, seniority, and education level variables. A significant positive relationship was found between the empowering leadership of school principals and teachers' psychological ownership. A medium-level positive significant relationship was found between the empowering leadership of school principals and teachers' work engagement. Empowering leadership characteristics of school principals significantly positively affect teachers' psychological ownership and work engagement. The study emphasized the role of empowering leadership in understanding teachers' work engagement and psychological ownership. Based on the results, school principals are recommended to demonstrate empowerment leadership behaviors to build an understanding of teachers' work engagement and psychological ownership.

Effect of principal instructional leadership on teacher commitment

A comprehensive examination of the impact of instructional leadership provided by school principals on teacher commitment was carried out across different nations, including Indonesia. This research employed a literature review approach, scrutinizing journal articles that delved into the connection between the instructional leadership of school principals and teacher commitment. After applying predefined criteria to 120 chosen articles in this domain, only 15 articles met the specified criteria and were subsequently incorporated into the review. The findings of the literature review revealed that the instructional leadership of school principals and the resulting organizational commitment have a positive, and mostly said statistically significant, effect on teacher organizational commitment in various countries.

Effect of School Principal Leadership, Discipline and Infrastructure on Teachers’ Performance in SMP Negeri Lempuing District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency

This research aims to determine 1) the influence of the principal's leadership, discipline, and infrastructure together on the performance of State Middle School teachers in Lempuing District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency, 2) the influence of the principal's leadership, discipline, and infrastructure partially on the performance of State Middle School teachers in the District. Lempuing, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The type of research used is associative. The research uses leadership variables, work discipline, facilities, infrastructure, and performance. The research population was 218 State Middle School teachers in Lempuing District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The sample was taken from 142 teachers using the Cluster sampling technique. The data required is player data with a retrieval method. Questionnaire data. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression. The results of the research prove that: 1) there is a significant influence of leadership, discipline, and facilities and infrastructure on the performance of State Middle School teachers in Lempuing District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency 2) there is a significant influence of leadership on the performance of Public Middle School teachers in Lempuing District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency 3) there is an influence Discipline has a significant impact on the performance of State Middle School teachers in Lempuing District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. 4) Facilities and infrastructure have a significant influence on the performance of public middle school teachers in Lempuing District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency

Transformational Leadership of School Principals At The Muhammadiyah Junior High School Level In Wonosobo Regency

Transformational Leadership of School Principals At The Muhammadiyah Junior High School Level In Wonosobo Regency

Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah dan Disiplin Guru terhadap Kinerja Guru

This research aims to: 1) determine whether or not there is an influence of school principal leadership on teacher performance; 2) knowing whether or not there is an influence of teacher discipline on teacher performance; 3) determine whether or not there is an influence of the principal's leadership and teacher discipline on teacher performance. The research method used is a quantitative method. The results of this research show that: 1) there is a very significant positive influence between the principal's leadership style on teacher performance; 2) there is a very significant positive influence between job satisfaction and teacher performance; 3) there is a positive influence between organizational commitment and job satisfaction together on teacher performance.

The Influence of Principal’s Leadership and Principal’s Supervision on Teacher’s Performance

The study reveals that there is a noteworthy correlation between the supervision and leadership of school principals and teacher performance. Would the outcomes of this study, however, alter or remain the same if it had been carried out at a different location and time from earlier research? As a result, in contrast to earlier studies, this one will examine the effects of principle supervision and leadership concurrently but in a different setting. The purpose of the study is to ascertain and evaluate if the leadership and supervision of the school principal have an impact on the performance of teachers. The Export Facto approach is utilized in quantitative research. There are 25 study trials out of 75 populations, with a sample of 50 teachers. Data collecting approaches include questionnaires, paperwork, and interviews to get research data. This study found that principal supervision (X2) and leadership (X1) together had a substantial impact on teacher performance (Y) of 56.7%.

School Principal Management in Implementing Madrasah Curriculum Operations

Damage to the education management system is often caused by ineffective school principal leadership. The success of educational institutions depends greatly on the ability of madrasa heads to carry out management functions such as planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. This research uses qualitative methods by collecting data through interviews, observation, and documentation at State Islamic High School 3 Central Tapanuli. Next, the data was analyzed through the stages of reduction, analysis, and drawing conclusions. The results of this research identify several important points related to management at State Islamic High School 3 Central Tapanuli. First, analyze the role of school principals in improving institutional performance through good leadership. Second, strategic planning involving staff participation contributes to the establishment of clear educational goals. Third, optimal organization with a structured division of tasks increases coordination and operational efficiency. Fourth, inspirational guidance from the madrasa head motivates teachers and staff to contribute optimally. Lastly, regular control ensures that the quality of education is maintained through continuous evaluation and improvement. Overall, this research confirms that the success of educational institutions is highly dependent on the effective implementation of management functions.

Implementasi Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah dalam Meningkatkan Budaya Kerja di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Islam Terpadu (MIIT) Roudhotul Qurro Tanjungbalai

This research aims to evaluate the implementation of school principal leadership in improving the work culture in the elementary madrasah. Improving and enhancing the work culture is important in order to increase the effectiveness and quality of learning in that environment. The research method used is a qualitative approach, with data obtained from interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis is carried out by reducing the data by summarizing the main points obtained from the reports that have been prepared and then presented to see patterns of relationships between one data and another data, and in the final stage, it is concluded. The results of the research show that the principal of MIIT Roudhotul Qurro has a personal leadership approach and is actively involved in the daily activities of the madrasah. The principal's tangible actions in addressing discipline and attendance issues reflect a strong commitment to shaping a well-organized and productive madrasah environment. Daily interactions filled with values such as cooperation, integrity, and dedication form the basis for a positive and effective work culture.

Leading with Compassion: An Inquiry into Compassionate Leadership of School Principals that Impact Teacher Attitudes and Job Performance

Leaders and organizations worldwide faced tough decisions while responding to the complications of operating during the pandemic, COVID-19. Schools were not exempt from this mayhem. The rapid need for transition to virtual classrooms stressed teachers even as they battled with the virus. Teachers required a compassionate leader during the crisis. With stress at an all-time high, accompanied by uncertainty about the future, compassionate leadership was a crucial factor to navigate through such crises. Regarding compassionate leadership of school principals, researchers are yet to thoroughly study its conceptual and empirical relationship with teacher attitudes and behaviours. Although evolving research addresses the outcomes of compassionate leadership, little is known about how compassionate school principals impact work attitudes and behaviours of teachers. Hence, we present a broad theoretical framework of how compassionate leadership of school principals influences teacher work attitudes and job performance. Mainly, we analyse the relationships between compassionate leadership and teachers’ resilience, work engagement, psychological well-being, and job performance. We base our study on trust, positive emotions, and self-efficacy theories to explain the compassionate leadership process. We advance research propositions and discuss the implications for future research and compassionate leadership practices at schools.

The Influence of School Principal Leadership and Work Discipline on Performance

This study aims to analyze the effect of principal leadership and work discipline on teacher performance in private vocational schools in South Jakarta. The research method used is a survey method with multiple correlational regression techniques, involving 80 teachers as samples. The results showed that there is a significant influence of the principal's leadership and work discipline together on the performance of teachers in private vocational schools in South Jakarta (Sig. = 0.000 <0.05, F Count = 11.295). In addition, there is a significant effect of principal leadership on teacher performance (Sig. = 0.000 < 0.04, T = 2.931) and a significant effect of work discipline on teacher performance (Sig = 0.037 < 0.05, T = 2.115). The implication of this study is the important role of principal leadership and work discipline in improving teacher performance in private vocational schools. This provides a clear picture for education practitioners and policy makers about the need for effective leadership development and consistent application of work discipline in schools. Thus, it is expected to create a more productive and quality educational environment for students, teachers and all education stakeholders in South Jakarta.

School Principal Leadership Style and Organizational Performance in Improving the Quality of Education

Leadership means the process of influencing group activities in the context of formulating and achieving organizational goals. There are two things that characterize leaders in carrying out achievements, namely openness and willingness to serve. Leadership always gives an interesting impression because leadership requires a style and attitude that is appropriate to the organizational climate and educational unit where this cannot be separated from performance. Organizational performance is the result obtained by an organization, whether the organization is profit centric or non-profit centric, which is produced over a period of time and is work performance that can be measured in relation to the ability and strength of the organization as a whole to achieve organizational goals. This research aims to describe the leadership style of school principals and organizational performance in improving the quality of education at MI Ma'arif NU Teluk Purwokerto Indonesia. This research is a qualitative descriptive type of research. The results of the research show that in improving the quality of education, MI Ma'arif NU Teluk has attempted to optimize teacher performance which is supported by the leadership of the school principal through strengthening the cognitive, psychomotor and affective competencies of teachers and supported by the existence of a teacher certification program.

Research on The Relationship Between Work Motivation, School Principal Leadership, and Teacher Performance in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah At Taufiq Lakarsantri Surabaya

Education is crucial in shaping and optimizing students' potential to succeed. One sign of educational success isthe level of student participation in learning activities, which reflects the level of student involvement and activityin the learning process. This research analyses the influence of assignment methods and social interaction onstudents' active learning at Islamic Elementary School or Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) Darul Ulum Tandes. Thisresearch involved 216 MI Darul Ulum Tandes students as a population, with 36 class VI students selected assamples using total sampling. The research results show that the assignment method significantly influencesstudents' active learning. This method provides opportunities for students to apply the concepts learned andencourages their direct involvement in the learning process. Social interactions also have a significant impact,engaging students in communication, collaboration, and emotional connection. This research makes a theoreticalcontribution by improving understanding the complexity of the relationship between learning methods and socialinteraction.

The Contribution of Leadership and Supervision of the School Principal to the Work Discipline of Elementary School Teachers in Cluster I Lubuk Basung District, Agam Regency

This research is based on the observations of the researcher at the Public Elementary Schools in Lubuk Basung Subdistrict, Agam Regency, which showed the low performance of teachers. There are many factors influencing teacher performance, including school leadership and school climate. The objectives of this research are to examine: (1) the contribution of school principal leadership to the performance of teachers in Public Elementary Schools in Lubuk Basung Subdistrict, Agam Regency, (2) the contribution of Academic Supervision to the performance of teachers, and (3) the contribution of school principal leadership and Supervision to the performance of teachers. This research uses a quantitative research method with a population of 292 teachers. The sample was taken using proportional stratified random sampling method, totaling 67 teachers. The instrument in this research uses a questionnaire. The results of data analysis show that: (1) school principal leadership significantly contributes to the performance of teachers in Public Elementary Schools in Lubuk Basung Subdistrict, Agam Regency, by 93.2%. (2) Academic Supervision significantly contributes to the performance of teachers, by 50%. (3) School principal leadership and Academic Supervision significantly contribute to the performance of teachers, by 5%. it can be concluded that the hypothesis can be empirically accepted, and the variables of school principal leadership and Academic Supervision are two factors that contribute to the performance of teachers in Public Elementary Schools in Lubuk Basung Subdistrict, Agam Regency, while the remaining 50% is influenced by other variables.

Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah dalam Meningkatkan Motivasi Kerja SDM di Lingkungan SMK Negeri 4 Sukabumi

The principal has a big influence on increasing the work motivation of human resources in the SMKN 4 Sukabumi environment. The general aim of this research is to analyze the influence of school principal leadership on HR work motivation and the specific aim of this research is to determine and analyze leadership styles, policies, and the results of school principal leadership styles and policies on HR performance motivation. The theoretical basis for work motivation used is from Veithzal (2005: 455). This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Based on the results of the data analysis and discussion, it can be concluded that the principal’s leadership style can influence HR performance motivation. It turns out that it is the collaborative/together leadership style that teachers tend to accept when receiving instructions, because according to the survey, almost 100% of respondents answered that the collaborative leadership style is very teacher friendly. expect from a school principal. because the leadership style of a school principal that is in accordance with the teacher’s wishes has a great influence on HR performance motivation.

Revitalizing Educational Leadership: A Comprehensive Literature Review of Transformational Leadership in Indonesia Academic Settings

This research was motivated by the limited research on the transformational leadership style of school principals. Transformational leadership is mostly researched on company leaders. This research aims to describe previously published research on transformational leadership of school principals. This research uses a literature review method, with the main source being articles that have been published in the journals Sinta 1 and Sinta 2. Search for articles using the keywords transformational leadership and “kepemimpinan transformasional”. Data analysis was carried out deductively, inductively, interpretatively, comparatively and historically. The research results show that thirteen variables are influenced by the principal's transformational leadership. Three variables moderate the influence of transformational leadership on other variables. A transformational school principal can be a source of inspiration for teachers and education staff.

School Principal Leadership in Improving Teacher Performance in Kindergarten Tut Wuri Handayani


 
 
 The purpose of this study was to determine the leadership applied by the principal to improve the performance of Tut Wuri Handayani Kindergarten teachers to work more effectively and efficiently. The method used in the research is a descriptive approach with qualitative analysis, namely by using data collection techniques in the field through the process of interviews, observation and documentation. The results showed enhance teacher performance, the principal leads the team in finishing assignments and work within the allotted time. The orientations peer interactions and task orientation show how teacher performance has improved at Tut Wuri Handayani Kindergarten. The principal effectively carries out the laws aimed at enhancing teacher performance, carries out programs that develop teaching ability by encouraging teachers to pursue further education, and recognizes and rewards the hard work and dedication of their teachers.
 
 

The Relationship Between School Principal Leadership Management And Curriculum Development on Students' English Learning Achievement at Sunan Gunungjati Senior High School Tulungagung

This research to analyze the relationship between the principal's leadership management on student achievement, the relationship between curriculum development on student learning achievement, and the joint relationship between the principal's leadership management and curriculum development on student learning achievement at Sunan Gunungjati Senior High School Tulungagung . The research method uses a quantitative approach with a population of 55 teachers. Data collection techniques using a questionnaire with a Likert scale were used to provide flexibility in respondent responses. Multiple linear regression analysis technique. The research results showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between principal management and student achievement (R=0.70, p < 0.05). Likewise, curriculum development has a positive and significant relationship with student achievement (R=0.75, p < 0.05). When the two variables were entered together into the regression model, it was confirmed that the combination of principal leadership management and curriculum development made a significant contribution to student achievement (R Square=0.64, p < 0.05). The conclusion of this research shows that efforts to improve principal management and curriculum development can have a significant positive impact on student achievement at Sunan Gunungjati Senior High School Tulungagung . Recommendations for increased investment and attention to principal training and curriculum development are expected to improve the quality of education and student achievement

The Effect of Principal Transformational Leadership on Teacher Performance to Improve Student Achievement: A Literature Review

Abstract
 The importance of school principal transformational leadership and its influence on teacher performance to improve student achievement attracted researchers to investigate it and this article discusses the results of a literature review conducted by the author. There are several articles reviewing the influence of school principals' transformational leadership on teacher performance to improve student achievement, especially in world contexts that can be found. The purpose of this review is to determine the influence of the transformational leadership of school principals on teacher performance to improve student achievement in the world context. Based on the results of a review of literature from various countries in the world, the authors found that the majority of school principal transformational leadership had a positive and significant influence on teacher performance for student achievement.
 Keywords: transformational leadership; principal; teacher performance; student achievement

The Influence of School Principal Leadership on Teacher Performance in Private Vocational Schools in Biak Numfor Regency, Papua Province

Achieving national education goals heavily relies on the effectiveness of teachers, who serve as the cornerstone of educational excellence. However, the variance in teacher performance remains a challenge, necessitating exploration into influential factors. Among these, principal leadership emerges as a significant determinant. This study endeavors to examine the influence of principal leadership on teacher performance within private vocational schools in Biak Numfor Regency, Papua Province. Employing a quantitative correlational approach, data was collected from 115 teachers through questionnaires and document analysis. Utilizing simple linear regression, the analysis revealed a substantial positive correlation between principal leadership and teacher performance, accounting for 31.4% of the variance. The findings underscore the pivotal role of principal leadership in enhancing teacher performance, underscoring the imperative for cultivating effective leadership within educational institutions. These insights hold profound implications for educational policymakers, administrators, and stakeholders, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to bolster leadership capabilities and thereby elevate overall educational outcomes.

Forging Qur'anic Character: A School Principal Leadership Model-Insights

School principals are essential in shaping the Qur'anic character of the educational institutions they lead. This research is categorized as multi-case field research with data described descriptively. The main instrument of this research is the researcher, who explores data using three methods: interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis technique is carried out in two stages: individual case data analysis and cross-case data analysis. The researcher draws the following conclusions: First, the principal leadership model in two institutions: a) inclusive low profile model, b) social helpful model, and c) equilibrium structure model. Second, the school principal's strategic steps in forming Qur'anic character: a) integration of subjective spiritual and objective skills, b) implementation of organic spiritual collectivity strategies, and c) internalization of active, positive religiosity values. Third, students' Qur'anic character is formed through the leadership of the school principal: a) assimilation of spiritual values, b) exploration of dimensions of faith, c) contextualization of the Qur'an, d) planned disciplinary management, and e) religious inspiration in education This research provides the following theoretical implications: a) through the leadership model that is built, the principal, spiritual leader influences school culture in the formation of student character, b) the leadership model of the two school principals becomes a role model in the formation of students' Qur'anic character through the program. joint school activity program.