Al-Ta'dib: Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Kependidikan
Vol. 19 No. 1 (2026)

The principal's strategy for developing teacher professionalism at junior high school: A case study

Jumilati, Siti (Unknown)
Supandi (Unknown)
Harjito (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze principals' strategies in developing teacher professionalism in public junior high schools in Pemalang Regency. The study used a qualitative approach with a case study design, involving purposively selected principals and teachers. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, then analyzed thematically. The results showed that principals implemented data-driven strategies through participatory planning, clinical academic supervision, digital mentoring, and strengthening learning communities that encourage collaboration and reflection. This implementation encouraged the use of project-based learning and digital media. However, a gap remains between academic outcomes stipulated in school policies and classroom learning practices, caused by teachers' limited ability to develop higher-order thinking skills-oriented assessments and limited resources. These findings emphasize the importance of strengthening assessment capacity and ongoing collaborative coaching.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

al-tadib

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Al-Tadib: Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Kependidikan is a forum publishing original articles related to research-based education or Islamic education. It is published by Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Ilmu Keguruan Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari (Faculty of Education and Teaching, IAIN Kendari). This journal is ...