The Role of Principal Leadership in Improving the Quality of Learning: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

The principal as a leader has a duty to realize the program and also the vision into the learning implementation process. Quality educational institutions can be realized if they are supported by leaders who understand leadership and the quality of learning as well as its quality. This study aims to determine: (1) the role of principal leadership in improving the quality of learning; and (2) factors that support and hinder the quality of learning. This research was conducted at Public Elementary School (Sekolah Dasar Negeri / SDN) 6 Muara Telang, Banyuasin Regency, Indonesia. The results of this study show that the principal has played a very good role as manager and supervisor. This can be seen from the principal in school learning activities, which as a result, the teachers will succeed in achieving the specified competencies. There are programs that have been set by the principal, factors that hinder the quality of learning activities in schools as well as obstacles and solutions for better quality learning in the future.