Jurnal Pendidikan Terapan
Vol 4, No 4 September (2026)

The Influence of Character-Based Digital Transformational Leadership on the Quality of Deep Learning and Class management in Elementary Schools

Ninuk Sri Widayati (Universitas Muria Kudus)
Yuni Ratnasari (Muria Kudus University)
Wawan Shokib Rondli (Muria Kudus University)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Sep 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of character-based digital transformational leadership on the quality of deep learning and classroom management in elementary schools. This quantitative study used a survey method with a correlational design. Respondents consisted of 169 elementary school teachers in Juwana Subdistrict, Pati Regency, selected through proportional stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS). The measurement model results showed that all constructs met convergent validity (AVE > 0.5) and composite reliability (Cronbach's Alpha and Composite Reliability > 0.7) after several indicators with low loading factors were removed from the model. The structural model results indicated that character-based digital transformational leadership had a positive and significant effect on the quality of deep learning (path coefficient = 0.761; t = 6.550; p < 0.001) and on classroom management (path coefficient = 0.738; t = 5.373; p < 0.001), explaining 57.8% and 54.5% of their respective variances. These findings confirm that character-based digital leadership plays a crucial role in creating an ecosystem for deep learning and conducive classroom management in elementary schools, and provide a basis for recommending that principals integrate digital competence with character strengthening simultaneously.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JUPITER

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences Other

Description

Jurnal Pendidikan Terapan (JUPITER) is an open scientific forum for educational researchers,scholars and practitioners. This open access journal publishes articles related to the research results in the field of education. The journal seeks to digest innovations, issues and trends in educational ...