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The purpose of this study was to determine the positive and significant influence between PAK Teacher Pedagogical Competence on Student Discipline of Class V SD Negeri 1 Pardomuan 1 Pangururan, Pangururan District, Samosir Regency in the 2023/2024 Academic Year. The method used is a quantitative research method, with a population of 45 students, the sample of this study was 45 students so it is called population research. The instrument used in this study used a closed questionnaire of 42 statement items, where 27 questionnaire items were for variable X and 15 items for variable Y which had been tested on 30 students. The results of the study showed a positive and significant influence between PAK Teacher Pedagogical Competence on Student Discipline of Class V SD Negeri 1 Pardomuan 1 Pangururan, Pangururan District, Samosir Regency in the 2023/2024 Academic Year. 1) Test of the relationship rcount> rtable, namely 0.632> 0.294; 2) Significant test tcount>ttable which is 5.348>2.021; 3) Determination test is 39.94%, 4) Regression equation is obtained from Y ̂ = "15.56" + 0.41X; 5) Hypothesis test using F test obtained Fcount>Ftable = (α = 0.05, dk numerator k = 19, dk denominator = n-2 = 45-2 = 43) which is 28.45> 1.51. Thus Ha, namely there is a positive and significant influence between Pedagogical Competence of PAK Teachers on the Discipline of Class V Students of SD Negeri 1 Pardomuan 1 Pangururan, Pangururan District, Samosir Regency in the 2023/2024 Academic Year is accepted and H0 is rejected.

Sani Noviani. This study aims to: 1) determine the effect of the application of fingerprint attendance on the improvement of teacher performance of SMAN 3 Kayuagung, 2) determine the influence of work motivation on the improvement of teacher performance of SMAN 3 Kayuagung, and 3) determine the effect of the application of fingerprint attendance and work motivation on the improvement of teacher performance of SMAN 3 Kayuagung. The research method uses quantitative. This research was conducted in October – December 2020. The research population is 42 teachers taken with a total sampling technique. The data collection instrument uses a questionnaire. The results of the validity test of the variable of the application of fingerprint attendance ranged from 0.371-0.901, the variable of work motivation between 0.324-0.852, and the variable of teacher performance between 0.352-0.867. The reliability of the fingerprint attendance application questionnaire was 0.966, the work motivation questionnaire was 0.958, and the teacher performance questionnaire was 0.963. The analysis technique uses analysis prerequisite tests, regression analysis, t-tests, F tests, and determination coefficient tests. The results of the study were that: (1) there was a positive and significant influence between the variables of fingerprint attendance application and the improvement of teacher performance. This can be seen from the calculated T value (2.346) is greater than the T table (2.023) and the p-value is 0.000. (2) there was a positive but not significant effect between work motivation and teacher performance improvement. This can be seen from the T value of the calculation (1.943) is smaller than the T table (2.023) and the p-value is 0.000. (3) There is a positive and significant influence of the application of fingerprint attendance and work motivation on improving teacher performance. This can be seen from the value of F calculated (23.297) is greater than F table (3.238) and the regression equation obtained Y = 32.906+0.346X1+0.311X2+e, that variables X1 and X2 contribute by 54.4% to the variable Y. From the results of the determination coefficient of 54.4%. Another factor of 45.6% that affects the improvement of teacher performance was not discussed by the researchers.

The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between Parental Cooperation and Christian Religious Education Teachers in Increasing Interest in Learning PAK of Grade XI Students of HKBP Doloksanggul Private High School, Humbang Hasundutan Regency in the 2024/2025 Academic Year. The research hypothesis is that there is a positive and significant relationship between Parental Cooperation and Christian Religious Education Teachers in Increasing Interest in Learning PAK of Grade XI Students of HKBP Doloksanggul Private High School, Humbang Hasundutan Regency in the 2024/2025 Academic Year. This study uses a quantitative descriptive inferential approach, with a population of 159 people and a sample of 32 people, which is 20% of the population. Data were collected with a closed questionnaire of 28 items. The results of the analysis show that there is a positive and significant relationship between Parental Cooperation and Christian Religious Education Teachers in Increasing Interest in Learning PAK of Grade XI Students of HKBP Doloksanggul Private High School, Humbang Hasundutan Regency in the 2024/2025 Academic Year. This is proven by r count > r table of 0.804 > 0.349 and t count > t table of 7.387 > 2.042, thus there is a significant relationship between variable X and variable Y. So Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected.    

The purpose of this study was to determine the positive and significant influence of Christian Religious Education Teacher Exemplar on the Morals of Class VIII Students of SMP Negeri 2 Tarutung, North Tapanuli Regency, in the 2023/2024 Academic Year. The method used in this study is a quantitative research method with descriptive statistics. The population was all class VIII students of SMP Negeri 2 Tarutung, totaling 175 people, and a sample of 35 people was determined using random sampling techniques. Data were collected using a positive closed questionnaire of 42 items. The results of the data analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence of the Exemplary Christian Religious Education Teacher on the Morals of Class VIII Students of SMP Negeri 2 Tarutung, North Tapanuli Regency in the 2023/2024 Academic Year: 1) Analysis requirements test: a) positive relationship test obtained rxy value = 0.676> rtable ( = 0.05, n = 35) = 0.334 thus it is known that there is a positive relationship between variable X and variable Y. b) Significant relationship test obtained tcount value = 5.266> t table ( = 0.05, dk = n-2 = 33) = 2.042 thus there is a significant relationship between variable X and variable Y. 2) Influence test: a) Regression equation test, obtained regression equation Ŷ = 35.12 + 0.24. b) Regression determination coefficient test (r2) = 45.7%. 3) Hypothesis testing using the F test obtained Fcount > Ftable, namely 27.73 > 1.62. Thus, Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected. Thus, it can be seen that the research hypothesis proposed by the author is accepted, namely that there is a positive and significant influence of the Exemplary Behavior of Christian Religious Education Teachers on the Morals of Class VIII Students of SMP Negeri 2 Tarutung, North Tapanuli Regency, 2023/2024 Academic Year.

The purpose of this study is to find out the positive and significant relationship between the personality competence of PAK teachers and the behavior of grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Laguboti for the 2024/2025 academic year. The hypothesis in this study is that there is a positive and significant relationship between the personality competence of PAK teachers and the behavior of grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Laguboti for the 2024/2025 academic year. The method used in this study is an inferential descriptive quantitative method. The population is all Christian students in grade VIII of SMP Negeri 1 Laguboti for the 2024/2025 academic year totaling 219 people and a sample of 55 people is determined, namely 25% of the population using a simple random sampling technique. Data was collected with a positive closed questionnaire of 76 items, namely 46 items for variable X and 30 items for variable Y. The results of data analysis showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between the personality competence of PAK teachers and the behavior of grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Laguboti for the 2024/2025 academic year as evidenced by the following data analysis: 1) a positive relationship test obtained a value of rxy = 0,544 > r table (=0,05,n=55) = 0,226 is in the medium category, thus it is known that there is a positive relationship between variable X and variable Y. 2) A significant relationship test obtained a thitung= 4,720 > ttabel(=0,05,dk=n-2=52)= 2,000 thus there is a significant relationship between variable X and variable Y. So Ha who said that there is a positive and significant relationship between the personality competence of PAK teachers and the behavior of grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Laguboti Year The 2024/2025 lessons are accepted.

The purpose of this study was to determine how much the positive and significant effect of the Jigsaw Type Cooperative Learning Model by PAK Teachers on the Learning Motivation of Students of SMP Negeri 2 Sipoholon, North Tapanuli Regency in the 2023/2024 Learning Year. The research method used is descriptive quantitative method with inferential statistical approach. The population was all VIII grade students at SMP N 2 Sipoholon, Learning Year 2023/2024 as many as 120 people and a sample of 44 people was determined using probability sampling technique with a random type (simple random sampling). Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire of 42 items, namely 22 items for variable X and 20 items for variable Y.   The results of data analysis show that there is a positive and significant effect of the Jigsaw Type Cooperative Learning Model by PAK Teachers on the Learning Motivation of VIII grade students of SMP Negeri 2 Sipoholon, North Tapanuli Regency, Learning Year 2023/2024: 1) Test of analysis requirements: a) positive relationship test obtained rxy value = 0.488 > rtable (=0.05, n=44) = 0.297. b) Significant relationship test obtained tcount = 3.626 > ttable (=0.05, dk=n-2=42)=2.021). 2) Effect test: a) Regression equation test, obtained regression equation. b) Regression determination coefficient test (r2) = 23.8%. 3) Hypothesis testing using the F test obtained Fhitung> Ftabel = (=0.05, dk numerator k = 20, dk denominator = n-2 = 44-2 = 42) which is 13.18 > 1.51. Thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected. It can be concluded that with the Jigsaw Type Cooperative Learning Model by the PAK Teacher which can maximally increase student learning motivation at SMP Negeri 2 Sipoholon, North Tapanuli Regency, Learning Year 2023/2024. 

Pemakaian gadget atau (smartphone) yang terlalu berlebihan dan tidak sewajarnya akan berdampak terhadap segala bidang priadi, sosial, belajar dan karir pada peserta didik. Situasi penggunaan gadget (smartphone) saat ini didapati tinggi dibeberapa peserta didik pada salah satu sekolah menengah pertama di Kota Surabaya. Yang mana, ini terlihat dari kurang menyimak penjelasan guru dengan sembunyi-sembunyi memainkan gadget (smartphone) ketika pembelajaran berlangsung, tidak dapat lepas dari gadget (smartphone) sehingga sulit untuk fokus atau konsentrasi dalam belajar atau hal lainnya. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan, untuk mengetahui tingkat penggunaan gadget (smartphone) dibeberapa peserta didik pada salah satu sekolah menengah pertama di Kota Surabaya, yaitu Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) Negeri 48 Surabaya. Dalam penelitian ini, menggunakan analisis data dengan teknik statistik deskriptif. Hasil dari analis penggunaan gadget (smartphone), ialah didapati beberapa peserta didik pada salah satu sekolah menengah pertama di Kota Surabaya, yaitu SMP Negeri 48 Surabaya berada pada 86%. Yang mana, tingkat tersebut berada pada tingkat sedang. Peserta didik juga menggunakan dan memainkan gadget (smartphone) sebagai bahan hiburan ketika banyak pikiran atau stres, mengusir rasa kesepian dan melupakan masalah untu beberapa saat.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendiagnosis kesulitan belajar yang dihadapi oleh siswa/i di SMP Negeri 15 Dumai dalam proses belajar mereka. Kesulitan belajar dapat mempengaruhi hasil akademik dan perkembangan sosial siswa secara signifikan, sehingga identifikasi yang tepat sangat penting untuk perbaikan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui angket dan wawancara. Angket disebarkan kepada siswa untuk mengumpulkan data kuantitatif tentang pengalaman dan tantangan yang mereka hadapi dalam belajar. Hasil dari angket ini kemudian diserahkan kepada guru untuk dianalisis dan digunakan dalam wawancara guna menggali informasi tambahan tentang faktor-faktor penyebab kesulitan belajar dari perspektif guru. Analisis data mengidentifikasi penyebab utama kesulitan belajar, termasuk faktor individu seperti kemampuan kognitif dan motivasi, serta faktor pedagogis seperti metode pengajaran dan kualitas materi. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kesulitan belajar di SMP Negeri 15 Dumai dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor internal dan eksternal, termasuk metode pengajaran yang kurang efektif dan dukungan akademik yang terbatas. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan informasi yang berguna bagi guru dalam merancang strategi intervensi yang lebih efektif untuk meningkatkan kualitas proses belajar siswa/i.

The aim of this research is to determine the positive and significant influence of the personality competence of Christian Religious Education teachers on the learning discipline of class XI students of SMA Negeri 1 Sidamanik in the 2023/2024 academic year. Quantitative research method with inferential statistics, because the research conducted is a sample study and the results are applied to the population. The population is all class XI students of SMA Negeri 1 Sidamanik who are Protestant Christians, consisting of 185 students and a sample of 46 people was determined using random sampling. The research instrument is a closed questionnaire. The results of the data analysis study obtained: a) Test of influence rcount = 0.399 > rtable = 0.291; b) Significance test tcount = 2.904 > ttable = 2.021; c) Regression equation Ŷ = -1.0477327 + 1.15131265X; d) The coefficient of determination test shows that the effect is 15.9%;  e) Hypothesis test obtained Fcount = 8.35 > Ftable = 3.23 then H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. The study concluded that there is a positive and significant influence between the personality competence of Christian Religious Education teachers on the learning discipline of class XI students of SMA Negeri 1 Sidamanik in the 2023/2024 Academic Year.  

The purpose of this study is to determine the positive and significant relationship between the PAK Teacher Personality Competition and Ethics and Student Behavior in grade V of SDN 173551 Laguboti for the 2023/2024 Academic Year. The method used in this study is a quantitative method with a descriptive approach. The population is the entire class V students of SD Negeri 173551 Laguboti which totals 54 people and this study is a population study. Data was collected with a positive closed questionnaire of 39 items, namely 19 items for variable X and 20 items for variable Y. The results of data analysis showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between teacher personality competence and the behavior of grade V students of SD Negeri 173551 Laguboti for the 2023/2024 academic year, as evidenced by the following data analysis:  1) A positive relationship test obtained a value of rxy = 0,559 > rtabel(a=0,05,n=54) = 0,226  thus it is known that there is a positive relationship between variable X and variable Y. 2) A significant relationship test obtained a value of tcal thitung= 4,856 > ttabel(a=0,05,dk=n-2=52)=2,000  thus there is a significant relationship between variable X and variable Y. Thus Ha is accepted and H0¬ which says there is no relationship is rejected.

Penelitian ini memanfaatkan  sinema edukasi untuk meningkatkan perilaku sopan santun siswa di SMP Negeri 48 Surabaya. Masalah yang dihadapi adalah kurangnya perilaku sopan santun, seperti tidak menyapa guru, tidak fokus saat pelajaran, berbicara dengan nada kurang hormat, tidak mematuhi instruksi, dan tidak menyapa bertemu guru. Mengingat pentingnya perilaku sopan santun dalam interaksi sosial, perilaku yang kurang tersebut dapat menciptakan lingkungan sekolah yang tidak kondusif dan merugikan. Sopan santun adalah elemen penting dalam komunikasi dan interaksi, sehingga kekurangannya dapat menjadi penghambat dalam hubungan sosial. Guru bimbingan konseling (BK)  bertugas dalam memperbaiki perilaku ini, salah satunya dengan menggunakan teknik sinema edukasi. Penelitian ini dilakukan melalui metode Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) dengan dua siklus , siswa yang memiliki perilaku sopan santun rendah dan kelompok control.Hasil penelitian menunjukan peningkatan perilaku sopan santun siswa di tunjukan pada hasil pertama dengan rata-rata sebesar 110,775 dan hasil kedua menunjukkan rata-rata sebesar 120,575 dengan ini terjadi peningkatan perilaku sopan santun siswa bahwa teknik sinema edukasi dapat digunakan untuk meningkatan perilaku sopan santun.

This study aims to analyze the learning strategies of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) applied by teachers in improving student creativity and competence at SMP Negeri 1 Langkat, North Sumatra. The research method used was qualitative, with data collection methods through observation, interviews, and documentation. Observation was conducted to identify the interaction and application of learning strategies by PAI teachers, while in-depth interviews with teachers and students provided information related to the effectiveness of the method. The results showed that 1) Teachers' creativity in combining learning methods, such as discussions, projects, and the use of technological media, was able to create an interesting and interactive learning atmosphere, which had a positive impact on students' understanding of the teaching materials. 2) Improved facilities and infrastructure as well as curriculum adjustments also support the effectiveness of learning, so that students are more motivated to actively participate in the learning process. PAI teachers not only convey religious concepts, but also equip students with balanced cognitive, affective, and psychomotor abilities, in accordance with Bloom's taxonomy theory. This study concludes that innovation in learning methods and adequate facility support are key in improving students' learning skills and interest.

An effective accompanying teacher can carry out his duties and functions professionally. Accompanying teachers are teachers who accompany  children while studying in class. The accompanying teacher acts as a bridge in interacting between the core teacher and children who generally still have difficulty concentrating and focusing on paying attention to the core teacher. Because apart from being a therapist, he also helps the main teacher in providing lessons. The aim of this research is to find out how the accompanying teacher program works in the learning planning process at Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Tulaan Kindergarten, to find out how effective the accompanying teacher program is in the learning process at Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Kindergarten, Tula'an village before there are accompanying teachers, to find out how the process works. learning at Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Tulaan Kindergarten. The subjects in this research involved accompanying teachers, core teachers and school principals. This type of research is descriptive qualitative, researchers collect data through observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the research show in 3 aspects, namely: The accompanying teacher program in assisting the learning process at Ik Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Tulaan is good at assisting with lesson plans (RPP) and assisting in creating learning ideas. The effectiveness program for accompanying teachers in the learning process at Aisyiyah Bustanul Atfal Tulaan Kindergarten has been effective and good. And the learning process at Aisyiah Bustanul Athfal Tulaan Kindergarten is very good, accompanying teachers help children in many ways, such as children's concentration, participation in class, socialization, being polite and controlling children's behavior.

The Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) phenomenon that is increasingly prevalent in the digital age has a significant impact on the mental health of adolescents, including among Christian teenagers. FoMO is characterized by feelings of anxiety due to fear of being left behind from other people's activities or achievements, often triggered by social media. This study aims to identify proactive efforts that Christian Religious Education (PAK) teachers can make in overcoming the negative influence of FoMO on adolescent mental health. The method used is a qualitative study with a descriptive approach, through in-depth interviews and observations of PAK teachers and adolescents in a Christian education environment. This study also used a literature review to strengthen the understanding of the role of PAK teachers in the spiritual and social context. The results show that PAK teachers have a crucial role in guiding adolescents to understand their spiritual identity, teaching the wise use of technology, and creating a learning environment that supports mental health. PAK teachers can also be role models who motivate adolescents to focus on a personal relationship with God and not get caught up in social comparisons. With these efforts, it is hoped that adolescents can overcome FoMO pressure and develop better mental health.

Abstract. This study aims to evaluate the form of cooperation between PAI teachers and parents in improving the literacy of the Qur'an in the students of SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Medan, assess the level of literacy of students in the Qur'an, and analyze the supporting and inhibiting factors in the collaboration. The research method used is qualitative descriptive with a pedagogical approach. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, documentation, and triangulation. Data analysis was carried out through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing which aimed to clearly describe the process and results of cooperation between PAI teachers and parents. The results of the study show that: 1) The form of cooperation between PAI teachers and parents includes open communication, direct guidance, and the use of students' Qur'an reading and writing control books. 2) The ability to read and write the Qur'an of Muhammadiyah 1 Medan Junior High School students shows that some students still lack understanding and are not fluent in reading and writing the Qur'an in accordance with the rules of tajweed. 3) The supporting factor in the cooperation between PAI teachers and parents is active involvement in providing education to students. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factor is that not all parents can communicate effectively with PAI teachers, either directly or indirectly.

Inclusive education is one of the efforts to realize educational services for children with special needs as regulated in Permendiknas No. 70 of 2009. Magetan Regency was declared an inclusion district in 2017. Based on the 2023 education report card data, junior high school students have the lowest achievement in numeracy literacy compared to elementary and high school students, namely only 41.14%, almost close to the poor category (<40%). Based on the results of interviews with Special Assistant Teachers (GPK), data was obtained that slow learner students had difficulty using writing in the Mathematics learning process. The training activity for making learning videos using OpenShoot videos was carried out using direct practice, mentoring and evaluation methods. The aim of the training is to develop GPK's digital competency. The result of this training is learning media in the form of numeracy literacy learning videos for slow learner students.

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of the Influence of the Recitation Method by PAK Teachers on the Learning Activity of Class VIII Students of SMP Negeri 4 Sibolga in the 2023/2024 Academic Year, with the hypothesis that there is a positive and significant influence of the recitation method by PAK teachers on the learning activity of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Sibolga in the 2023/2024 Academic Year. With a population of all class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Sibolga who are Protestant Christians totaling 121 people with a sample of 37 people, this study uses a descriptive method with a random sampling technique. Data were collected with a closed questionnaire of 40 items compiled by the author based on variable indicators according to expert theory. The questionnaire trial was conducted on 30 students of SMP Negeri 4 Sibolga in the 2023/2024 Academic Year using 46 questionnaire questions and after being tested, the results of the validity of the questionnaire trial were found to be rcount = -0.352 - 0.609 (there were 6 question items that had a validity of less than rtable 0.361 so that invalid questionnaires were discarded. Thus, the valid questionnaires amounted to 40 questions. And the reliability of the questionnaire trial which was at a value of 0.899 had been tested for validity and reliability. The results of the data analysis showed that there was a positive and significant influence between the Recitation Method by PAK Teachers on the Learning Activity of Class VIII Students of SMP Negeri 4 Sibolga in the 2023/2024 Academic Year. With the relationship test, it was obtained that rcount> rtable, namely 0.706> 0.325, with a significant relationship test of tcount> ttable, namely 8.319>2.021, with a linear regression test Y ̂ = α+bx = 23.39+0.355X. This equation shows that in a constant state of 26.98, for every addition of variable X (recitation method) by one unit, there will be an increase in variable Y (student learning activity) by 0.355 from (variable X), coefficient of determination 49.84%. This means that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. The significant effect test with Fcount>Ftable (34.735>4.08) means that there is a positive and significant effect between the recitation method by PAK teachers on the learning activity of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Sibolga in the 2023/2024 Academic Year. This study suggests that teachers always increase the use of the recitation method in the teaching and learning process, so that class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Sibolg are more active in participating in class learning.

This study aims to explore efforts to improve teacher professionalism and determine the supporting and inhibiting factors of the madrasah principal's efforts at MTS Arrabi Tamansuruh. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data collection methods include observation, interviews, and documentation. Data were analyzed using an interactive analysis model. The results of the study indicate that the madrasah principal plays an important role in improving the personality and skills of teachers through role models. In addition, increasing capacity through training, implementing teacher working group (KKG) programs to providing facilities and resources. The madrasah principal also focuses on motivating and rewarding teachers. In addition, several supporting factors are also listed, including managerial support, availability of resources, teacher motivation, partnerships and collaboration. While inhibiting factors include lack of support from human resources in accordance with the field of science, lack of awareness, teacher commitment, changes in curriculum and policies and budget constraints that prevent teachers from participating in training and self-development.

This study aims to determine and describe the teacher's strategy in developing gross motor skills in children at Bunayya 7 Al-Hijrah IT Kindergarten. The research methodology uses phenomenological qualitative, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis used data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that: 1) The strategy of activities carried out by teachers to develop gross motor skills at Bunayya 7 Al Hijrah IT Kindergarten, Percut Sei Tuan District, includes doing gymnastics, playing games, practicing prayers, doing role-playing activities, singing asmaul husna with movements, warming up through ice breaking, getting children used to ablution, and getting children used to using the toilet (toilet training). 2) From these activities, the teacher has several strategies in developing gross motor skills, including the preparation of media and teaching materials by the teacher to be applied in learning, the teacher teaches warm-up movements as an introduction to the activity, the teacher gives explanations and direct examples to children, the teacher provides assistance to children, the teacher gives praise and motivation, the teacher repeats so that children are able to master and get used to doing movements, and the teacher evaluates children. 3) Teachers choose to use this strategy because it is effective for developing gross motor skills such as agility, strength, balance, and coordination in a fun way for children.

Research on leadership in education always captures attention. Various leadership styles have been developed to enhance the quality of education. This study focuses on the role of school principals in improving teacher competence at SLB Negeri Seduri, which serves students with disabilities.Leadership in schools for students with disabilities differs from that in general schools, requiring specialized approaches and models due to distinct educational needs and cultures. This research will explore the contributions of the principal as both a leader and manager in developing teacher competence at SLB Negeri Seduri.With these two focuses, the study aims to provide insights into the principal’s role in developing educator competencies at SLB. The findings are expected to contribute both theoretically and practically to identifying effective leadership models for schools serving students with disabilities.The method employed is qualitative research, emphasizing deductive and inductive analysis as well as the dynamics of relationships between observed phenomena.The research findings indicate that the principal, as a leader, implements a visionary charismatic leadership style, serving as the executor of the school’s vision and mission, innovator, motivator, and effective communicator. As a manager, the principal combines three dimensions of communication: democratic in policy planning, authoritative in decision-making, and delegative based on teachers' competencies.Keywords: Leadership, Disabled, Competency, Teacher, Leader, Manager.