Education is in the spotlight because it is a vehicle for human resource development. The purpose of this study was to examine the principal's leadership in implementing the concept of independent learning at Jatirasa II Public Elementary School, Bekasi City. The method used in this research is qualitative descriptive. The results of the study show that 1) the leadership of the principal plays an important role in the progress of the school 2) the implementation of independent learning at Jatirasa II Public Elementary School, Bekasi City a) the principal takes steps to support independent learning; b) encourage teachers to make learning fun for students, so students don't get bored; c) motivate students to always be ready and eager to learn; d) involve parents and the community actively; d) cooperate with the education office to improve the quality of teachers at Jatirasa II Public Elementary School, Bekasi City. Indicators of the success of the principal's administration in implementing independent learning at Jatirasa II Public Elementary School, Bekasi City are 1) there is an equal distribution of student participation in education; 2) effective and interesting learning; and 3) students are not left behind in the learning process.
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