Muhammad Faizal A Ghani
University of Malaya

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Journal : Proceedings Series of Educational Studies

The Effectiveness of Student-Centered Leadership Practices Of The Principal in Sekolah Berasrama Penuh Integrasi Tun Abdul Razak, Pahang : A Pilot Study Suhaimi, Sharifuddin; A Ghani, Muhammad Faizal; Radzi, Norfariza Mohd
Proceedings Series of Educational Studies 2024: Proceedings of the International Seminar Universitas Negeri Malang Indonesia – Universiti Mala
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Effective leadership is vital in educational settings to foster a positive and productive school environment. Student-centered leadership, which emphasizes the needs, experiences, and voices of students in decision-making, is a key strategy for achieving this goal. This pilot study examines the effectiveness of student-centered leadership practices of the principal from the perspectives of students and teachers, focusing on key areas such as setting achievement targets, fostering high expectations, strategic resource planning, quality teaching practices, enhancing teacher competencies, and creating a conducive school environment. A quantitative survey method was employed, gathering responses from a total of 132 respondents, consisting of 96 students and 36 teachers, at Sekolah Berasrama Penuh Integrasi Tun Abdul Razak, Pahang. The survey, consisting of 30 items, demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.97). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 29.0 with descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation. Results indicate a high perceived effectiveness of student-centered leadership practices, with mean scores above 3.63 across all domains. Despite these positive outcomes, ongoing refinement and adaptation of leadership practices are essential to ensure sustained educational success.
Kepimpinan Ketua Panitia Sekolah Rendah: Satu Tinjauan Elemen Kepimpinan Yasin, Zaliza Md; A Ghani, Muhammad Faizal; Radzi, Norfariza Mohd
Proceedings Series of Educational Studies 2024: Proceedings of the International Seminar Universitas Negeri Malang Indonesia – Universiti Mala
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Ketua Panitia (KP) di sekolah rendah (SR) memainkan peranan penting sebagai penghubung antara kepimpinan sekolah dan para guru. Kecekapan KP dalam menyokong visi dan misi sekolah adalah penting. Namun, kajian tentang kepimpinan KP masih terhad. Kertas ini bertujuan untuk mengupas kepimpinan KP dengan merujuk kepada model kepimpinan KP yang dikemukakan oleh Harris et al. (2001). Tujuh elemen kepimpinan KP yang berkesan seperti yang digariskan oleh Harris et al. (2001) turut dibincangkan. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa elemen kepimpinan perlu diterapkan kepada KP bagi memastikan mereka memiliki kelayakan dan keupayaan untuk memimpin panitia masing-masing dengan cemerlang. Perancangan dan pengurusan kepimpinan pemimpin pertengahan (PP) di sekolah juga memerlukan elemen kepimpinan yang mantap. Kerjasama erat antara pelbagai organisasi seperti Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM), Institut Aminuddin Baki (IAB), Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia (IPGM) dan juga universiti adalah penting untuk memastikan keberkesanan kepimpinan KP. Kajian ini juga mendapati bahawa kepimpinan KP adalah efektif apabila elemen kepimpinan diterapkan dan diurus dengan teliti seterusnya dapat memberi impak positif kepada pencapaian pelajar dan prestasi sekolah secara keseluruhan.