Principal Leadership Style Towards Teacher Performance In Private Junior High Schools In Deli Serdang District
Keywords:
leadership style, headmaster, teacher performanceAbstract
This study aims to analyze the leadership style of the principal in an effort to improve teacher performance at a Private Junior High School in Percut Sei Tuan District. The method used is qualitative with a case study approach. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation collection. The results of the study indicate that principals who apply a transformational leadership style are proven to be more effective in increasing motivation, discipline, and innovation among teachers. In addition, the participatory leadership approach also makes a positive contribution to improving teacher performance through their involvement in the decision- making process. These findings provide valuable insights for principals in choosing the right leadership strategy to improve the quality of education.Downloads
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Day, C., Gu, Q., & Sammons, P. (2020). The impact of leadership on student outcomes: How successful school leaders use transformational and instructional strategies to make a difference. Educational Administration Quarterly, 56(2), 221–258. https://doi.org/10.1177/0013161X19861177
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Organizations: Behavior, Structure, Processes. McGraw-Hill.
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Goleman, D. (2020). Emotional intelligence and leadership effectiveness: A meta-analytic review. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 41(2), 166–185. https://doi.org/10.1002/job.2428
Greenleaf, R. K. (2020). Servant leadership in education: A systematic review of its impact on teacher performance and well-being. International Journal of Leadership in Education, 23(5), 612–630. https://doi.org/10.1080/13603124.2020.1754826
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Hersey, P., & Blanchard, K. H. (2020). Situational leadership in educational settings: A systematic review. Educational Management Administration & Leadership, 48(4), 567–583. https://doi.org/10.1177/1741143219879912
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Leithwood, K., Sun, J., & Pollock, K. (2020). How School Leaders Contribute to Student Success: The Four Paths Framework. Springer.
Miles, M. B., & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative Data Analysis: An Expanded Sourcebook. SAGE Publications.
Mulyasa, E. (2020). Effective communication in school leadership: A key to improving teacher performance. Journal of Educational Administration, 58(3), 321–335. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEA-02-2020-0032
Northouse, P. G. (2018). Leadership: Theory and Practice (8th ed.). Sage Publications.
Northouse, P. G. (2020). Leadership theory and practice in the 21st century: A review of emerging trends. Leadership Quarterly, 31(2), 101–115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.leaqua.2020.101376
Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2019). Organizational Behavior (18th ed.). Pearson Education.
Robinson, V. M. J., Lloyd, C. A., & Rowe, K. J. (2020). The impact of leadership on student outcomes: An analysis of the differential effects of leadership types. Educational Administration Quarterly, 44(5), 635–674. https://doi.org/10.1177/0013161X08321501
Sugiyono. (2020). Metode Penelitian Kuantitatif, Kualitatif, dan R&D. Bandung: Alfabeta.
Supriyanto, A., Ekowati, D. W., & Hasanah, E. (2020). The role of participative leadership in enhancing teacher performance: Evidence from Indonesian
schools. Journal of Educational Management and Leadership, 10(2), 45–
58. https://doi.org/10.1177/1741143220915921
Uno, H. B. (2016). Teori Motivasi dan Pengukurannya. Jakarta: Bumi Aksara.
Wahyuni, S., & Fitri, R. (2021). The impact of collaborative work environment on teacher motivation and productivity. International Journal of Educational Research, 105, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2021.101712
Yukl, G. (2013). Leadership in Organizations (8th ed.). Pearson Education.
Yukl, G. (2020). Flexible leadership: A key to effective management in dynamic environments. Journal of Management, 46(5), 734–751. https://doi.org/10.1177/0149206319879111
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2025-08-01
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Principal Leadership Style Towards Teacher Performance In Private Junior High Schools In Deli Serdang District. (2025). Proceeding of International Conference on Economics, Technology, Management, Accounting, Education, and Social Science (ICETEA), 1, 991-1001. https://conference.unita.ac.id/index.php/icetea/article/view/440
