Principal's Behavior in Strengthening Teacher Innovation and Creativity During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Tatang Ibrahim (Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Keguruan Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, Indonesia)
Siti Insani Akbari (Pascasarjana Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, Indonesia)
Siti Suaidah (Pascasarjana Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, Indonesia)

Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam
Vol 7 No 1 (2022): Management of Islamic Education

The purpose of this article, among others, was to analyze the role of the principal in increasing teacher innovation and creativity at SMPIT Hidayatul Ghazzali Purwakarta during a pandemic. This research was conducted with a qualitative approach and data collection through observation and interviews with the aim of describing the role of the principal at SMPIT Hidayatul Ghazzali. The objects of research include the principal, three teachers, the school committee, and two guardians and students. The role of the principal as a leader or leader, it can be seen that some of the efforts he has made in increasing teacher innovation and creativity in learning include: a) the principal as an example; b) providing guidance or supervision; c) award and punishment; d) involving teachers in training; e) create a pleasant working atmosphere, and f) provide freedom to innovate and be creative.