THE PRINCIPAL'S STRATEGY IN IMPROVING THE PROFESSIONALISM OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

Abstract

The principal's function as a leader who can guide and support teachers has a significant impact on success in the field of education. The purpose of this study is to ascertain the leadership tactics used by the principal in an attempt to improve teacher professionalism. The vice principal and all of the teachers served as data sources for the descriptive qualitative methodology. Interviews and documentation were employed as data collection methods, and a continuous participatory approach that encompassed data collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing was used for data analysis. The results of the study show that the principal uses Kelompok Kerja Guru (KKG) which means Teacher Working Group activation, motivation, training, study visits, evaluation meetings, classroom supervision, enforcing sanctions and rewards, and adopting a participative leadership style as ways to improve teacher professionalism.