The Principal’s Strategies in Improving Teacher Quality at SDN 12 Talang Kelapa

Edi  Yanto

Penulis

Edi Yanto Universitas Pgri Palembang Author

Kata Kunci:

principal’s strategy, teacher quality, academic supervision, teacher professionalism

Abstrak

This study aims to describe the principal’s strategies in improving teacher quality at SD Negeri 12 Talang Kelapa. The principal plays a crucial role as an educational leader responsible for enhancing teacher professionalism and competence. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach with data collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results show that the principal’s strategies to improve teacher quality include: (1) empowering teachers through training and workshops, (2) implementing continuous academic supervision, (3) strengthening work motivation through rewards and coaching, and (4) fostering collaboration among teachers through teacher working group (KKG) activities. These strategies effectively enhance teachers’ pedagogical, professional, social, and personal competencies, which positively impact the overall quality of learning at the school. The study concludes that visionary and participatory school leadership is a key factor in creating a productive and conducive work environment for improving education quality.

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