Journal of Educational Management and Instruction (JEMIn)
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): January - June 2026

The effect of transformational leadership on professional learning communities in Indonesian public high schools

Winda Dewi Listyasari (Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Jakarta)
Devie Yundianto (Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Indonesia, Jakarta)
Yasmin Nabilah Khoirunisa (Faculty of Educational Psychology, Universitas Negeri Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Mar 2026

Abstract

Despite extensive research on school leadership, empirical findings regarding the influence of transformational leadership on Professional Learning Community (PLC) practices remain inconsistent, particularly in the Indonesian context. This study aims to examine the effect of transformational leadership on PLC practices in public senior high schools in Central Jakarta, Indonesia. A quantitative correlational design was employed, involving 108 teachers selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using the Principal Leadership Questionnaire (PLQ) and the Professional Learning Communities Assessment–Revised (PLCA-R). The data were analyzed using regression analysis with the assistance of SPSS. The findings reveal a strong and statistically significant positive effect of transformational leadership on PLC practices (β = 0.912; p < 0.001), indicating that effective leadership behaviors substantially enhance collaborative learning cultures among teachers. Furthermore, transformational leadership accounts for a meaningful proportion of variance in PLC implementation, highlighting its role as a key predictive factor. These results emphasize the importance of strengthening principals’ transformational leadership capacity to foster sustainable professional collaboration and improve educational quality. Consequently, policymakers and educational stakeholders are encouraged to prioritize leadership development programs that emphasize vision-building, teacher support, and collaborative practices within schools.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jemin

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTION (JEMIn) openly welcomes scholars, academicians, students, teachers, policyholders, and practitioners to submit their best research articles that correspond to the topics. This journal covers two primary areas, Educational Management and Instruction. ...