The Influence of Principal Leadership and Work Motivation on Teacher Performance at SDN 6 Suak Tapeh

Edi  Arwan

Authors

Edi Arwan Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Keywords:

principal leadership, work motivation, teacher performance, eduqation quality.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate how teacher performance at SDN 6 Suak Tapeh is impacted by the leadership style and work motivation of the school principal. The 25 teachers of SDN 6 Suak Tapeh make up the study's population. This study uses a survey approach and a quantitative methodology. Multiple linear regression was used to evaluate the data, which were gathered via questionnaires. The findings show that teacher performance is positively and significantly impacted by the principal's leadership style. Additionally, instructors' motivation at work has a good and considerable impact on their performance. At SDN 6 Suak Tapeh, job motivation and principal leadership both play a major role in raising teacher performance. These results demonstrate how important school principals are in putting great leadership into practice and creating an inspiring workplace, thereby enhancing teacher performance and positively impacting education quality.

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