The Influence of Principal Leadership on Enhancing Student Discipline at State Senior High School 1 Sungai Lilin

Edi  Purnomo

Authors

Edi Purnomo Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Keywords:

Principal Leadership, Student Discipline, Democratic Leadership Style, School Climate.

Abstract

In order to provide a favorable learning environment at school, student discipline is crucial. The learning process will be more successful and academic objectives can be met when pupils exhibit appropriate discipline. The purpose of this study is to ascertain how the principal's leadership has improved student discipline at SMA Negeri 1 Sungai Lilin. Interviews, observation, and documentation are the methods used to acquire data for this qualitative descriptive study. The principal, instructors, and a number of purposefully chosen pupils made up the research subjects. The study's findings show that the principle plays a critical role in promoting and enhancing student discipline by using a democratic leadership style, setting an example, consistently enforcing regulations, and offering ongoing coaching and inspiration. In addition, cooperation between the principal, the teaching staff, and parents also supports the creation of a disciplined and conducive school climate. Thus, it can be concluded that the effectiveness of the principal's leadership has a significant influence on improving student discipline at SMA Negeri 1 Sungai Lilin.

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