Madrasah Head Leadership Strategy: Research Madrasah’s Implementation At State Islamic Junior High School of 2 Sukoharjo

Masruri Masruri (State Islamic University of Raden Mas Said Surakarta)
Mudhofir Mudhofir (State Islamic University of Raden Mas Said Surakarta)
Yusup Rohmadi (State Islamic University of Raden Mas Said Surakarta)
Arief Hendra Kurniawan (State Islamic University of Raden Mas Said Surakarta)

Tadbir : Jurnal Studi Manajemen Pendidikan
Vol 6, No 2 (2022)

This study aims to analyze the strategy and leadership style of madrasah principals at MTsN 2 Sukoharjo and analyze the implementation of research madrasahs at MTsN 2 Sukoharjo. The problems raised include a) how at a glance about MTsN 2 Sukoharjo in the Research Madrasa Pioneer; b) what is the strategy and leadership style of the madrasah principal at MTsN 2 Sukoharjo; c) how is the implementation of research madrasas at MTsN 2 Sukoharjo; and d) what are the supporters and obstacles for madrasah principals in implementing research madrasas at MTsN 2 Sukoharjo. This research uses a qualitative approach with a qualitative-descriptive type of research. The data obtained came from primary data through a brief online interview with the principal of MTsN 2 Sukoharjo and secondary data through literature review analysis by reading & analyzing literature from various sources such as journals, articles, books, etc. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of research madrasas at MTsN 2 Sukoharjo in reality has not been fully supported by adequate educators. The principal's leadership strategy in supporting research madrasas at MTsN 2 Sukoharjo is carried out through fostering educator performance, supervising educator performance, coaching and affirming educator discipline, and providing motivation. The head of the madrasa at MTsN 2 Sukoharjo uses a leadership strategy with a democratic style, where the head of the madrasa approaches himself with educators, staff, and students.