Kepemimpinan Transformasional Kepala Sekolah dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pendidikan Di SMPN 1 Mataram

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji strategi kepala sekolah dalam menginspirasi dan memotivasi guru guna mencapai visi dan misi sekolah, membangun budaya inovasi, serta menelaah pengaruh kepemimpinan transformasional terhadap mutu pendidikan. Menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan dokumentasi dengan 19 informan dari kalangan kepala sekolah, guru, siswa, komite, dan tenaga kependidikan di SMPN 1 Mataram. Pengumpulan data berlangsung dari Januari hingga Maret 2025. Analisis data dilakukan melalui reduksi, penyajian, dan penarikan kesimpulan, dengan validasi menggunakan triangulasi teknik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepala sekolah menerapkan kepemimpinan transformasional secara konsisten melalui penyampaian visi-misi secara sistematis, keteladanan, peningkatan kompetensi guru, dan pembentukan tim kolaboratif. Visi, misi, dan budaya inovatif dibangun melalui komunikasi efektif, partisipasi aktif, pelatihan, disiplin, evaluasi, dan penghargaan. Kepemimpinan transformasional berperan penting dalam meningkatkan mutu pendidikan melalui penciptaan iklim positif, perhatian individual, inovasi, inspirasi, dan pencapaian kinerja nyata..

Transformational Leadership of School Principals in Improving Educational Quality at SMPN 1 Mataram

This study aims to explore the principal's strategies in inspiring and motivating teachers to achieve the school's vision and mission, fostering a culture of innovation, and examining the impact of transformational leadership on improving educational quality. A qualitative approach was employed, with data collected through in-depth interviews, direct observation, and documentation involving 19 informants, including the principal, teachers, students, school committee, and staff at SMPN 1 Mataram. Data collection took place from January to March 2025. The data were analyzed through three stages: data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, with validity ensured through technique triangulation. The findings reveal that the principal consistently applies transformational leadership by communicating the vision and mission clearly, setting an example, supporting teacher professional development, and fostering collaborative teams. Vision, mission, and innovation are promoted through effective communication, active participation, training, discipline, evaluation, and rewards. Transformational leadership positively influences educational quality through inspiration, innovation, positive climate, and measurable results.