The Impact of Principal Leadership and Academic Supervision on the Success of Deep Learning in Public Elementary Schools in Tanjung Batu District

Masyani Masyani

Penulis

Masyani Masyani Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Kata Kunci:

Principal leadership, academic supervision, deep learning, elementary school

Abstrak

This study examined the influence of principal leadership and academic supervision on the success of deep learning in public elementary schools in Tanjung Batu District. Employing a quantitative correlational design, data were collected through Likert-scale questionnaires administered to teachers and principals. The findings revealed that principal leadership and academic supervision both had positive and significant effects on deep learning implementation. Visionary, communicative, and innovation-oriented leadership contributed to creating a supportive learning climate that encouraged reflective and meaningful learning practices. Likewise, structured academic supervision through classroom observations, feedback, and follow-up coaching enhanced teachers’ capacity to promote conceptual understanding rather than rote memorization. Simultaneously, both variables explained 48% of the variance in deep learning success, indicating that other factors such as school culture, infrastructure, teacher motivation, and technological readiness also play important roles. The study highlights the need for integrated leadership practices, continuous supervision, and systemic support to sustain deep learning in elementary education.

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