Transformational Leadership and Teachers' Work Motivation on Students' Academic Performance at State Elementary School 23 Tanjung Lago

Mujiyanto Mujiyanto

Authors

Mujiyanto Mujiyanto Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Keywords:

Transformational Leadership, Teachers' Work Motivation, Students' Academic Performance, Elementary School.

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the simultaneous and partial influence of the Principal's transformational leadership and teachers' work motivation on students' academic performance at State Elementary School (SDN) 23 Tanjung Lago. A quantitative descriptive method with a survey approach was employed. The study's population included all teachers and students in the school. Data was collected using a Likert scale questionnaire for the transformational leadership and teacher work motivation variables, and secondary data (students' average examination scores) for academic performance. The hypothetical results indicate that both independent variables simultaneously have a significant and positive influence on students' academic performance. Partially, the Principal's transformational leadership contributes more to creating a supportive work environment, while teachers' work motivation directly impacts the quality of the classroom learning process. The implication of this research emphasizes the critical strategic role of the Principal as an agent of change in enhancing the quality of basic education.

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