Asian Journal of Applied Education
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): July 2025

Transformational Leadership of School Principals in Improving Teachers' Professional Competence at Public Elementary Schools in Cluster 07, Tiro, Pidie District

Rahmatullah, Rahmatullah (Unknown)
Usman, Nasir (Unknown)
Bahrun, Bahrun (Unknown)
AR, Murniati (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2025

Abstract

This study examines the transformational leadership strategies of school principals in enhancing teachers’ professional competence, the obstacles encountered, and the supporting factors involved. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the research was conducted at SDN Tiro, SDN Lhok Igeuh, and SDN Daya Blang Keudah through interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings show that principals apply transformational leadership by promoting professional development, encouraging enthusiasm for learning, and recognizing teacher efforts. Key obstacles include differences in teachers’ intellectual capacity, socioeconomic status, education levels, seniority, and frequent policy changes. Supporting factors include government support, collaboration among principals, a positive work environment, internal motivation, effective supervision, and the presence of competent teachers.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ajae

Publisher

Subject

Education Mathematics Other

Description

Asian Journal of Applied Education (AJAE) is a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal published by Formosa Publisher that provides a platform for unpublished articles on contemporary educational issues. It encourages debate, both theoretical and practical, on a wide range of topics representing various ...