School Principal Leadership in Improving Teacher Performance at State Elementary School 18 Tungkal Ilir

Andri Ria Munanda

Authors

Andri Ria Munanda Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Keywords:

Principal leadership, teacher performance, motivation, academic supervision, elementary education.

Abstract

This study aims to describe and analyze the role of the principal’s leadership in improving teacher performance at State Elementary School 18 Tungkal Ilir. The principal holds a major responsibility in guiding, coaching, and motivating teachers to perform their duties professionally. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results indicate that the principal’s leadership plays a crucial role in enhancing teacher performance through participative and communicative leadership styles. The principal strives to create a conducive work environment, provide moral support, and encourage teacher competency development through training and academic supervision. Furthermore, open communication between the principal and teachers increases work motivation and teachers’ sense of responsibility. Thus, it can be concluded that effective and inspirational leadership of the principal significantly contributes to improving teacher performance at State Elementary School 18 Tungkal Ilir.

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