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Journal : Jurnal VARIDIKA

Embedding Character Education through Transformational Leadership: A Qualitative Study of Principal-Led Human Resource Development in an Indonesian Muhammadiyah Primary School Context Prasetiyo, Andi; Sutama; Puji Rahmawati, Fitri; Marpuah, Siti
Jurnal VARIDIKA Volume 37 No 2, June 2025
Publisher : Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/varidika.v37i2.9037

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This study investigates the transformational leadership practices of elementary school principals in the context of human resource management, an area often overlooked compared to organizational or corporate settings. Conducted at an Indonesian Muhammadiyah Elementary School. This ethnographic qualitative research explores the cultural dynamics and leadership behaviors influencing the management of school personnel. Participants included the principal, curriculum coordinator, facilities staff, treasurer, teachers across grades I–VI, school employees, and grade VI students. Data were gathered through observation, interviews, and document analysis, and analyzed via data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the principal exhibits a blend of democratic, visionary, and semi-authoritarian leadership styles. Notably, transformational leadership was enacted through inspirational motivation and idealized influence, demonstrated via multimedia, storytelling, and structured spiritual routines. The principal communicated the school’s vision and mission clearly, serving as a role model while initiating various human resource development initiatives—such as refining standard operating procedures (SOPs), enhancing teacher and staff competencies, improving academic performance, and expanding professional networks. The study underscores that the principal’s effective transformational leadership significantly contributes to elevating teacher motivation, enthusiasm, achievement, and performance, ultimately enhancing the overall educational quality at the school.
Co-Authors A.Jauhar Fuad Abdul Rahim, ⁠Mohd Hisyam Bin Abdul Rahim Ahmad Fauzi Hendratmoko Ahmad Nurcholis Alwan Hadiyanto Amin Wahyudi Andi Prasetiyo Anisa Listiana Aryati, Ani Azam Syukur Rahmatullah, Azam Syukur Badriyah, Laila bin Husen Ismail, Faisal bin Kirin, Arwansyah Binti Ahmad, ⁠Shakila Binti Ahmad Buchori Muslim, Ahmad Chuzaimah Batubara Chuzaimah Batubara, Chuzaimah Efendi, Heri Embong, Rahimah Erwahyudin, Devid Dwi Fadillah, M. Kharis Fakhria, Sheila Hamid, Muhammad Abdul Hanif, Aulia Happy Susanto Hasan, Ubaidillah Hasibuan, Perdamaian HM, Muhammad Yusuf Imam Hanafi Iskandar Ritonga Isnaini Harahap Khoiri, Qolbi KIKI SEPTARIA Kiptiyah, Pipit Koswara, Asep Kurniawan, Wan Rahmat Laili, Rifqi As'adah M. Asep Fathur Rozi, M. Asep Fathur M. Ihsan Dacholfany Mala, Asnal Maliha, Novi Fitia Margareta Rahayuningsih Nugroho Edi K Marlina, yuli Masbukin Masbukin Moch. Rizal Fuadiy Mochammad Imron Awalludin MOHAMMAD BUDIYANTO Mubaidi Sulaeman Muhammad Makmun, Muhammad Muhammad Masruri, Muhammad Mukmin Mukmin Munastiwi, Erni Mustofa, Hafidz Zainul Muttaqin, Khoirul NANI WAHYUNI Nik Haryanti NURUL HIDAYAH Nurul Kholifah, Siti Purwanto, Bisri Puspitarini, Sapti Puteh, Saifullizam Bin Qomarul Huda, Muhammad Rahman, Nanang Ramlan , Siti Rosilawati Riyadi, Dayun Riyuzen Praja Tuala Rudisunhaji, Muhamad Asngad Rusdi, Mikdar Saeful Ridhwan, Deden Saerozi, Imam Sarinah Sarinah Seftia Azrianti, Seftia Setiawan, Aria Nur Sistriyanti, Sistriyanti Slamet Untung Sri Sukaesih Subaidi Sudarmadi Supriyono Supriyono Suradi, Ahmad Sutama Timbul, Timbul Ubaidillah Ubaidillah Ubaidillah Umar Faruq Wajdi, Muh Barid Nizarudin Wardani, Dian Wiris Woro Winih, Titik Sri Winingsih, Hesti Wirasabda, Miftahal Anjar ZA, Moh. Ah. Subhan Zulkarnain Zulkarnain