LEADERSHIP STRATEGY OF MADRASAH PRINCIPALS IN IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF MADRASAH ALIYAH TEACHERS IN PALANGKA RAYA AND PULANG PISAU, CENTRAL KALIMANTAN, INDONESIA
This study is motivated by the gap between the complex challenges faced by madrasahs in improving the quality of education and teacher performance and the need for effective leadership strategies. The purpose of this research is to describe and analyze the leadership strategies of madrasah principals in improving teacher performance at MA Muslimat NU Palangka Raya and M.A.N. 1 Pulang Pisau, focusing on (1) madrasah management strategies; (2) madrasah program strategies; (3) madrasah resource support strategies; (4) madrasah institutional strategies; (5) obstacles; (6) solutions; and (7) teacher performance outcomes. Theories used include Kotten’s leadership strategy, Richard and Steers’ human performance blend, Maslow’s performance motivation, and the teacher performance concepts from Permendiknas 16/2007 and P.M.A. 38/2018. This research employs a qualitative approach with descriptive-analytical methods involving data collection through documentation studies, interviews, observations, and data analysis using the Miles and Huberman model. The findings indicate that the two madrasah principals: (1) have clear and directed madrasah management strategies in line with Kotten’s corporate strategy; (2) have clear and directed madrasah program strategies by Kotten’s program strategy; (3) have optimal madrasah resource support strategies in line with Kotten’s resource support strategy; (4) have effective madrasah institutional strategies in line with Kotten’s institutional strategy; (5) face general and specific obstacles that need to be addressed appropriately according to Kotten’s strategic obstacles; (6) have consolidation and expansion solutions that align with Hamphry’s consolidation and expansion strategy; and (7) show an average improvement in teacher performance in line with the performance concepts of Richard and Steers, Maslow, Permendiknas 16/2007, and P.M.A. 38/2018. In conclusion, the leadership strategies of the two madrasah principals have successfully improved teacher performance at MA Muslimat NU Palangka Raya and M.A.N. 1 Pulang Pisau, under the theories used and supported by the values of Pancasila, Sanusi’s value system, and relevant policies. The researcher’s discoveries and resulting products are valuable considerations for implementation.
Leadership, Teacher Performance, Madrasah Strategy.