Principal's Strategy To Improve Teachers' Teaching Performance At State Elementary School 2 Gelumbang, Muara Enim District

Abstract

This study aims to describe the principal's strategy in improving teachers' teaching performance at SD Negeri 2 Gelumbang , the obstacles encountered in implementing the strategy, and the solutions applied to overcome these obstacles. This research employed a qualitative approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative analysis, which included data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the principal's strategy in improving teachers' teaching performance was implemented through planning, implementation, and evaluation stages. These strategies were realized through continuous teacher development, instructional supervision, the provision of training programs, and the creation of a supportive and conducive school environment. The main obstacles faced included teachers' limited competence in adopting modern teaching methods, resistance to change, varying levels of teacher motivation, limited facilities and infrastructure, high administrative workload, limited funding, and insufficient external support from students' parents. To address these challenges, the principal implemented several solutions, including providing training to enhance teachers' competencies, encouraging collaboration among teachers, offering rewards to increase motivation, improving learning facilities, strengthening parental involvement, and delegating administrative tasks to improve management efficiency. These efforts are expected to enhance the quality of teaching and learning on a sustainable basis at SD Negeri 2 Gelumbang .