Indonesian Journal of Classroom Action Research (IJCAR)
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Indonesian Journal of Classroom Action Research-Available Online in July 2024

Principals as Instructional Leaders: A Study of Classroom Practices in Elementary Schools

Purwa Widiyan, Agung (Unknown)
Herawati, Endang Sri Budi (Unknown)
Sari, Maya Novita (Unknown)
Astuti, Yuni (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2024

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative research was to examine the dimensions of instructional leadership of elementary school principals. Drawing upon semi-structured interviews with three teachers and five school principals from Yogyakarta city, this research analyzed significant statements and created codes to illuminate the dimensions that facilitate learning. Five the analysis of the combined data sources, five overarching dimensions emerged for school principals to effectively run school programs. These prioritized dimensions are: (a) Articulating the school’s vision, (b) Designing a comprehensive curriculum, (c) Modifying professional development, (d) Fostering a positive learning climate, and (e) Implementing diverse supervision approaches. The findings underscore the necessity for the development of school principals' supervision skills due to the multifaceted impact of instructional leadership roles, which are interconnected and collectively influence each dimension.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijcar

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

Indonesian Journal of Classroom Action Research (IJCAR) is a journal that contains articles on the results of classroom studies from all researchers, lecturers, and teachers. IJCAR aims to provide high-quality papers and critical issues in the field of education, including Teaching and Learning ...