PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT OF MADRASAH TEACHERS': A STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODEL

Abstract

Objective: This study highlights the important role of leadership style, teacher competence and emotional intelligence and teacher motivation to improve teacher performance in Madrasah Aliyah. This study aims to explore the factors that cause significant shifts in improving teacher performance at Madrasah Aliyah. Method: This Study uses is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). With the validity, reliability, and goodness of fit of the analytical tools used to answer the research hypotheses. Result and Conclusion: The findings of this study imply that the role of leadership style, work competence, emotional intelligence, and teachers' work motivation directly or indirectly have a positive and significant impact on their performance. Research Implications: This research proposes relevant and concrete steps in improving teachers' performance. This research encourages the need for collaboration among teachers in developing their professionalism on an ongoing basis such as the application of the latest and innovative learning methods, the development of teacher ideas and creativity and active participation in scientific activities.