The Role of Principal Management in Improving Educational Quality at SMP Alimin Ibun, Bandung Regency
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https://doi.org/10.59890/ijsss.v4i3.258Keywords:
Principal Management, Educational Leadership, Educational Quality, School Management, Qualitative StudyAbstract
Educational quality has become one of the main indicators in determining the success of educational institutions in responding to increasingly complex social changes and global challenges. In this context, the principal plays a strategic role not only as an administrator but also as a manager, leader, supervisor, innovator, and motivator who is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of educational management. This study aims to analyze the role of principal management in improving educational quality at SMP Alimin Ibun, Bandung Regency. The study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive research design. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving the principal, teachers, and school staff. Data analysis followed the interactive model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the principal has implemented management functions through planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling. Various strategic efforts have been undertaken, including teacher professional development, strengthening school discipline, improving facilities and infrastructure, expanding collaboration with parents and the community, and developing extracurricular activities. Supporting factors include strong collaboration among teachers, community participation, and the principal's commitment, while limited infrastructure, operational funding, and student motivation remain major challenges. The study concludes that effective principal management significantly contributes to educational quality improvement through sustainable leadership, strategic planning, and collaborative school governance
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