Indonesian Journal of Innovation Studies
Vol. 27 No. 2 (2026): April

Innovative Leadership by the Principal at the Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Bebekan Preschool, a Pilot School: Kepemimpinan Inovatif Kepala Sekolah Pada Sekolah Penggerak di TK Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Bebekan

Ummu Zakiyyah (Program Studi Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
Hidayatulloh (Program Studi Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2026

Abstract

General Background: Institutional leadership plays a decisive role in driving organizational adaptation within dynamic educational environments. Specific Background: Early childhood education institutions undergoing government-mandated reforms require structured leadership adaptation to optimize curriculum execution and institutional standards. Knowledge Gap: However, empirical assessments regarding the operationalization and systemic outcome of innovative principal leadership within early childhood Movers School frameworks remain limited. Aims: This qualitative case study evaluates the implementation, operational results, and institutional contributions of innovative principal leadership at TK Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Bebekan. Results: Findings reveal that the principal operationalized transformational behaviors by embedding eight specific leadership indicators, successfully advancing curriculum modification, data-driven management, and institutional digitalization. Novelty: This study establishes a concrete multidimensional indicator framework for principal leadership tailored specifically to early childhood educational drive initiatives. Implications: Practically, these results offer an actionable blueprint for early childhood administrators to optimize school quality, technological integration, and stakeholder engagement. Key Findings Highlights Operationalized eight innovative leadership indicators to drive systemic educational reform. Advanced institutional transformation through curriculum integration, data-driven management, and digital technology. Strengthened educational quality, stakeholder collaboration, and overall school ecosystem performance. Keywords: Innovative Leadership, Movers School, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Innovation, School Digitalization

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ijins

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Subject

Computer Science & IT Education Engineering Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Indonesian Journal of Innovation Studies (IJINS) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo four times a year. This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global ...