The Leadership Role of the Principal in Improving the Performance of Elementary School Teachers

Abstract

This study aims to determine and describe the role of principal leadership in improving the performance of teachers at SDN Karang Raja, Prabumulih City. The data for this study were sourced from interviews with the principal and teachers. Data collection techniques: (1) interviews, (2) observation, (3) documentation. Research data analysis techniques: (1) data reduction, (2) data presentation, (3) data verification/conclusion. The results of this study show that as an educator the principal has played a role in fostering teachers, as a manager who can manage the school, as an administration capable of arranging school work programs, as a supervisor who can carry out supervision programs, as a leader able to influence his subordinates, as an innovator capable of implementing the latest policies.