Journal of Education and Teaching Learning
Vol.4 No.1 July (2026)

Principal Instructional Leadership and the Reflective Culture of Elementary School Teachers in Batam

Priyanti Meinati Wulandari (Yogyakarta State University)
Maya Novita Sari (Yogyakarta State University)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study analyzed the instructional leadership of school principals in strengthening teachers' reflective culture in public elementary schools in Sagulung District, Batam City. The study used a qualitative phenomenological approach. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation involving principals and teachers selected purposively. The data were analyzed through condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing with verification. Credibility was strengthened through source and technique triangulation. The findings show that principals strengthened learning quality by formulating a data-based learning vision, conducting academic supervision, providing feedback, and building collaborative forums. However, teachers' reflection had not yet become a systematic school culture. The main constraints were uneven awareness of reflective practice, limited time due to teaching and administrative workloads, and the absence of structured instruments for documenting and following up reflection. The study concludes that instructional leadership becomes more effective when supervision is linked with collegial reflection, teacher learning communities, and measurable follow-up plans

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MJPJETL

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Journal of Education and Teaching Learning: is an open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal published by PT Media Jurnal dan Pendidikan. (MJPJETL) aims to promote excellence through dissemination of high-quality research findings, specialist knowledge, and discussion of professional issues ...