ALFIHRIS: Jurnal Inspirasi Pendidikan
Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): Oktober: Jurnal Inspirasi Pendidikan

The Educational Leadership Model of Ki Hadjar Dewantara: Principles, Practices, and Its Contributions to Indonesian Education

Ishlah Farah Diba (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten)
Shobri Shobri (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Oct 2026

Abstract

Ki Hajar Dewantara is one of the figures who played a major role in shaping the direction of education in Indonesia and advancing educational rights for all levels of society. an Indonesian educational and cultural figure who had an important role in the educational movement in Indonesia at the beginning of the 20th century. This research method uses the literature research method, namely a literature study approach to search for and collect literature related to Ki Hajar Dewantara's educational leadership model. The focus of this article is 1) Ki Hajar Dewantara's biography, 2) Ki Hajar Dewantara's educational leadership, 3) Contribution of Ki Hajar Dewantara's thoughts to education in Indonesia. Ki Hajar Dewantara is a figure and pioneer of education. There are three leadership principles that are always adhered to by Ki Hajar Dewantara, namely: Ing ngarsa sung tulada. This means, in front of setting an example. Leaders must be a good example for their members. Ing madya mangun karsa. This means in the middle of building a will or intention. Leaders must fight together and collaborate with their members. Tut wuri handayani. That is, from behind to provide encouragement. There are times when leaders let members do it themselves and must be able to be independent.

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ALFIHRIS

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Subject

Education

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The ALFIHRIS : Jurnal Inspirasi Pendidikan focuses on the development and dissemination of knowledge and research results in the field of education and related sciences. It covers a wide range of topics such as learning methodology, educational technology, educational management, inclusive ...