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Principal Leadership and Organizational Culture on Teacher Performance in Public High School Banda Aceh Musdiani Musdiani; Helminsyah Helminsyah; Lili Kasmini; Mukhlisuddin Mukhlisuddin; Syatria Adymas Pranajaya
Munaddhomah: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Progressive Management of Islamic Education
Publisher : Prodi Manajemen Pendidikan Islam Pascasarjana Institut Pesantren KH. Abdul Chalim Mojokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/munaddhomah.v7i2.2561

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This study examines the influence of principal leadership and organizational culture on teacher performance in public high schools in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, where Islamic values are embedded within educational governance and daily school practices. Employing a qualitative multiple-case study design, data were collected from sixteen public high schools through semi-structured interviews with principals and teachers, direct observations, and document analysis. To enhance the validity and trustworthiness of the findings, methodological and source triangulation were applied by systematically comparing evidence across data sources and participant groups. The findings reveal that principal leadership significantly influences teacher performance, particularly when leadership practices are participative, instructional, and grounded in Islamic ethical principles such as musyawarah (consultative decision-making), amanah (trust), and collective responsibility. Organizational culture was found to mediate this relationship by fostering collaboration, professional commitment, and instructional innovation. Schools characterized by a strong collaborative culture and consistent integration of Islamic values demonstrated higher teacher motivation, discipline, and engagement than schools with more hierarchical organizational structures. This study contributes to contemporary educational leadership literature by providing empirical evidence from a Sharia-based public education context, demonstrating that Islamic values can function as ethical and motivational resources that strengthen leadership effectiveness and organizational culture. The findings offer practical implications for educational leaders and policymakers in Aceh by highlighting the importance of integrating faith-based values with participative leadership practices to enhance teacher performance and school effectiveness.
Strengthening Digital Literacy through Social Studies Learning to Foster Digital Citizenship among Elementary School Students Raziska Ibrahimi; Lili Kasmini; Helminsyah Helminsyah; Tria Marvida
Journal of Education and Learning Sciences Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): March 2026
Publisher : CV. Gerasi Insan Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56404/jels.v6i1.372

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This study aims to describe the implementation of strengthening digital literacy through Social Studies learning to foster digital citizenship among students at SD Negeri 25 Banda Aceh. The study employed a qualitative approach using a case study design. The research participants consisted of the principal, the fifth-grade teacher, and fifth-grade students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis, and were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, which includes data collection, data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. Data trustworthiness was ensured through source triangulation, technique triangulation, and member checking. The findings revealed that digital literacy was systematically integrated into the planning, implementation, and evaluation stages of Social Studies instruction through the use of various digital learning media, including instructional videos, interactive presentations, online learning platforms, and internet-based information resources. This implementation enhanced students' ability to access, evaluate, and communicate information critically while strengthening key dimensions of digital citizenship, including digital ethics, responsibility, digital security, and respect for intellectual property rights. The successful implementation was supported by the principal's leadership, teachers' digital competence, the availability of digital learning facilities, and students' enthusiasm. However, several challenges were identified, including limited access to digital devices, varying levels of students' digital competence, and insufficient parental support in supervising technology use. This study concludes that Social Studies learning plays a strategic role in integrating digital literacy while fostering digital citizenship among elementary school students. Therefore, sustained collaboration among schools, teachers, parents, and policymakers is essential to enhance the effectiveness of its implementation.