Open AccessCOVID-19, School Leadership in Crisis?
Author(s) -
Aslamiah Aslamiah,
Muhyani Rizalie,
Celia Cinantya,
Rizky Amelia
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
endless
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2775-9180
DOI - 10.54783/endless.v4i2.173
Subject(s) - transformational leadership , documentation , principal (computer security) , data collection , data presentation , psychology , transparency (behavior) , pedagogy , empowerment , mathematics education , sociology , public relations , political science , computer science , social psychology , social science , law , programming language , operating system
This study aims to describe the pattern and leadership strategies of principals in elementary schools in dealing with the crisis in the Covid-19 pandemic. The method used in this study is qualitatively descriptive. The subject of this study was the principal and teacher at Sabilal Muhtadin Elementary School in Banjarmasin City. The data collection techniques used are interviews, observations, and documentation studies. Test the validity of the data using the triangulation technique. Data analysis uses Miles & Huberman analysis techniques that consist of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. This research shows that the principal has a working philosophy that is to work for worship. Strategies implemented in its leadership include transparency, empowerment of teachers and employees, communication, and motivation. The conclusion is that elementary school principal Sabilal Muhtadin is transformational leadership based on Islam. The strategies used for its implementation are transparency, empowerment of teachers and employees, communication, and motivation to maintain excellence when facing crises in the Covid-19 pandemic.