PERILAKU KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOLAH DALAM PENINGKATAN KINERJA GURU PADA SD NEGERI 1 TUNJANG

Abstract

Abstract: Principal is a pearson who is responsible in improving teachers’ performance. This study aimed to find out the principal’s leadership behavior in improving teachers’ performance in State Elementary School (SD Negeri) 1 Tunjang of Lombok Tengah Regency. This study used qualitative approach. The techniques of data collection were documentation, observation, and interview. The Subjects of this study were principal and teachers. This study showed that: (1) the policy formulated by the principal by improving the teachers in improving the teacher’ performance in SD Negeri 1 Tunjang of Lombok Tengah Regency led to written or unwritten rules that based on the vision and mission of school and school’s objectives. The principal also formulated performance improvement plant. The results of implementing this policy were the better teaching that made the students could easier to understand the subjects and felt convenience in school, and the better education quality.   The principal’s programs in improving the discipline of the teacher by performing good commutication (not rude, arrogant, or authoritarian), conducting seminars and workshop have showed happy results. The program made the teachers became more disipline that they were able to finish their tasks well. (3) The principal’s strategies in improving the responsibility of the teachers were by involving all teacher and acting as a model. (4) The factor that influenced the principal’s leadership in improving the teacher’s performance was the commitment of the principal in improving school achievement both in local and national level. The leadership was also influenced by the principal’s personality, school organization, and external environment.