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This study aims to describe the role of the principal in implementing teacher performance appraisal and its impact on the quality of learning at TK Islam Al-A’raaf Gentan. The research employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive design, in which data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The subjects of this study were the principal and teachers, focusing on the implementation of teacher performance appraisal and its follow-up processes. The findings indicate that the principal plays a strategic role in planning, implementing, and evaluating teacher performance appraisal through systematic academic supervision, including pre-observation, observation, and post-observation stages. The follow-up actions are carried out in a structured manner, ranging from guidance and warnings to rewards for high-performing teachers. The implementation of teacher performance appraisal has a positive impact on the quality of learning, such as improving teacher professionalism, creating active and engaging learning environments, and enhancing students’ motivation and learning outcomes. Therefore, the effective role of the principal in teacher performance appraisal is a crucial factor in improving educational quality.

This study aims to analyze the strategic management evaluation of the Sundanese Language Subject Teacher Forum (MGMP) in improving teacher performance at public senior high schools in Tasikmalaya City. The study focuses on leadership management, member participation, institutional support, and program relevance to teachers’ professional development needs. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving MGMP administrators, member teachers, school principals, and supervisors. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman interactive model, including data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings revealed that the MGMP management has generally functioned effectively as a professional learning community. Participatory leadership patterns encouraged collaboration among teachers in designing learning tools and solving classroom problems. However, several challenges were identified, including inconsistent program evaluation, limited technological integration, unequal member participation, and insufficient funding support. The study also found that MGMP programs significantly contributed to improving teachers’ pedagogical competence, especially in lesson planning and instructional implementation. Nevertheless, assessment and evaluation competencies still require further strengthening. This study concludes that strategic management, sustainable evaluation, and institutional support are essential in optimizing MGMP functions to improve teacher performance and the quality of Sundanese language learning.

This study aims to determine the leadership strategies of school principals in improving the performance and discipline of teachers at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Salafiyah Syafiiyah Hadirul Ulum Tasikrejo Pemalang, Central Java, as well as to identify the supporting and inhibiting factors when these leadership strategies are implemented. This study uses field research with a descriptive approach. The data collected was verbal data or words rather than numbers. The location of this research was at MI Salafiyah Syafi'iyah Hadirul Ulum Tasikrejo, Pemalang Regency. The informants in this study were the principal and classroom teachers. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study found by the researcher regarding the principal's strategy in improving teacher performance and discipline at MI Salafiyah Syafi'iyah Hadirul Ulum Tasikrejo, Pemalang Regency, are as follows: (a) conducting supervision (b) setting an example (c) motivating teaching staff (d) providing adequate facilities and infrastructure (e) providing opportunities to attend training or education (f) conducting evaluations. Meanwhile, the supporting and inhibiting factors are divided into several parts. First, there are two supporting factors, namely (a) a sense of togetherness and kinship within the school environment, and (b) the principal's commitment to improving school quality. Meanwhile, there are two inhibiting factors, namely (a) the suboptimal time management of teachers and (b) the work environment. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the principal's leadership strategy plays a very important role in improving the performance and discipline of teachers at MI Salafiyah Syafi'iyah Hadirul Ulum Tasikrejo, Pemalang Regency. The implementation of appropriate strategies, supported by a sense of togetherness and the principal's commitment, can have a positive impact on teacher professionalism. However, there are still several inhibiting factors that need attention so that the implementation of leadership strategies can run more optimally.

Kinerja guru merupakan faktor kunci dalam peningkatan mutu pembelajaran di sekolah. Namun, masih terdapat keterbatasan pemahaman guru terhadap manajemen sekolah dan penerapan disiplin kerja yang berdampak pada optimalisasi kinerja. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kinerja guru melalui pelatihan manajemen sekolah dan pembinaan disiplin guru di SMP Negeri 03 Limboto Barat. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan partisipatif melalui pelatihan, diskusi, praktik, dan pendampingan. Pengukuran kinerja guru dilakukan menggunakan angket sebelum dan sesudah pelatihan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman manajemen sekolah dari 62% menjadi 82%, pengelolaan pembelajaran dari 65% menjadi 85%, serta disiplin kerja guru dari 60% menjadi 80%. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa integrasi pelatihan manajemen sekolah dan pembinaan disiplin guru efektif dalam meningkatkan kinerja guru secara berkelanjutan.

This study aims to determine the extent to which professional competence and personality competence influence teacher performance at SMAN 1 Sangatta Selatan. This research is categorized as field research using a quantitative approach. Data were collected through questionnaires to obtain responses from participants, observations to directly monitor activities, and documentation techniques to gather supporting data. The population in this study consisted of 33 teachers at SMAN 1 Sangatta Selatan. The sample was determined using the Slovin formula, resulting in 33 respondents, all of whom were teachers from the same school. To analyze the data, multiple linear regression analysis was employed. The results showed that professional competence significantly influences teacher performance. The influence of professional competence (X1) on teacher performance (Y) was 7.2%, while the influence of personality competence (X2) on teacher performance (Y) reached 4.5%. The coefficient of determination (R²) value was 0.807, indicating that 80.7% of teacher performance at SMAN 1 Sangatta Selatan is jointly influenced by professional competence (X1) and personality competence (X2), while the remaining 19.3% is influenced by other variables not examined in this study. Based on the analysis, personality competence was found to have a more significant simultaneous effect on teacher.    

This study aims to analyze the influence of motivation, organizational commitment, and pedagogical competence on the performance of elementary school teachers who are members of the Teacher Working Group (KKG) in Teluk Sebong District. The research employed a quantitative approach with a saturated sampling technique, involving all 112 teachers as respondents. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using multiple linear regression through SPSS software. The partial test results show that motivation has a positive and significant effect on teachers' performance (t = 3.768; sig = 0.000), organizational commitment has a positive and significant effect on teachers' performance (t = 2.093; sig = 0.039), and pedagogical competence has a positive and significant effect on teachers' performance (t = 3.059; sig = 0.003). Simultaneously, the three variables significantly affect teachers' performance (F = 9.153; sig = 0.000). The determination coefficient indicates an R Square value of 0.203, meaning that 20.3% of the variation in teachers' performance can be explained by motivation, organizational commitment, and pedagogical competence, while the remaining 79.7% is influenced by other factors outside this model.

The purpose of this community service is to help provide direction and counseling to the Principal, Vice Principal, Administrative Staff, and Teachers' Council of Citra Madinatul Ilmi Banjarbaru High School , regarding the introduction of elements of human resource management. Counseling in order to increase insight and knowledge for the Principal, Vice Principal, Administrative Staff, and Teachers' Council. The method of implementing this community service is carried out in several activities, namely the survey stage, namely socialization is carried out by compiling various things that will be conveyed during the community service activities that will be carried out which include: preparing the material to be provided, preparing the schedule for providing materials and surveying the community service location. The socialization stage, namely before the community service activities are carried out, a socialization stage is carried out, namely conducting a friendly meeting with the school to convey the intent and purpose of this community service. At this stage, cooperation is also established and the community service activity schedule is determined.

This study aims to determine and analyze the influence of competence and work dicipline on teacher performance at SMKN 1 Woha. This study is a quantitative study and the type of reseach is assosiative with the population in this study being all teachers at SMKN 1 Woha. The sampling technique is purposive sampling totaling 38 PNS teachers, while the data collection technique uses observation, interviews, literature studies and questionnaires measured using a 5-point likert scale and then distributed to 38 teacher respondents who have PNS status at SMKN 1 Woha. The data analysis method used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis then analyzed using SPSS version 24 for windows. The results of this study state that: 1) There is a significant influence between competence on teacher performance at SMKN 1 Woha. 2) There is a significant influence between work discipline on teacher performance at SMKN 1 Woha. 3) There is a significant influence between competence and work discipline on teacher performance at SMKN 1 Woha.

The leadership of the school principal and the performance of teachers greatly influence the religious character of education for students. This research aims to describe (1) to determine and analyze the influence of school principal leadership on education with a religious character (2) to determine and analyze the influence of teacher performance on education with a religious character (3) to determine and analyze the influence of principal leadership and teacher performance on education religious character. This research uses quantitative methodology. The population used in this research were students at PAB 10 Medan Estate Middle School. The sample in this research was 50 respondents. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire. There are 3 research variables, namely: school principal leadership (X1), teacher performance (X2), and religious character (Y). Data analysis used in this research is multiple linear regression, F test, T test, coefficient of determination test (R2), heteroscedasticity test, multicollinearity test. The results of the research conducted show that the principal's leadership and teacher performance together have a significant effect on religious character.  This can be seen from the results This can be seen from the results of the F test, namely that the Fcount value is 19.936. The conclusion is that Fcount > Ftable (19.936 > 3.20) meaning that the leadership of the principal X1 and the performance of teacher X2 simultaneously influence religious character (Y).

This research is motivated by the phenomenon of declining teacher performance at SMK Sariwangi Tasikmalaya, which is suspected to be caused by low work motivation and a lack of work discipline. This issue is crucial because teacher performance is one of the key factors in achieving educational goals. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to empirically examine the influence of work motivation and work discipline on teacher performance. This study employed a quantitative approach with a survey method. The population consisted of all 38 teachers at SMK Sariwangi Tasikmalaya, and the sampling technique used was saturated sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires that had been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis was carried out using multiple linear regression to determine both the partial and simultaneous effects of the independent variables on the dependent variable. The results showed that work motivation has a positive and significant effect on teacher performance, and work discipline also has a positive and significant effect on teacher performance. These findings emphasize that improving motivation through rewards, support, and a conducive work environment, as well as strengthening discipline through compliance with school rules and teaching responsibilities, are important factors in optimizing teacher performance. The implication of this research highlights the need for managerial strategies in human resource management, particularly in education, to enhance learning quality and achieve educational objectives.

This study aims to determine the effect of work discipline, work motivation, and job satisfaction on the performance of teachers at SMK Kartika X-2 South Jakarta. The research method used is descriptive quantitative, with data analysis using multiple linear regression. The sampling technique employed is non-probability sampling, specifically saturated sampling, with 45 teacher respondents. Data was collected through questionnaires using a Likert scale and processed using Microsoft Excel software and SPSS version 22. This study focuses on three main variables: work discipline, work motivation, and job satisfaction, which are believed to affect teacher performance. The results of the study indicate that the work discipline variable has a significant effect on teacher performance, meaning that the better the work discipline of teachers, the higher the performance they produce. However, work motivation and job satisfaction were found not to have a significant effect on teacher performance at SMK Kartika X-2 South Jakarta. This finding suggests that work discipline is more dominant in influencing teacher performance compared to work motivation and job satisfaction. The results of this study are expected to provide managerial implications for the school in designing policies to improve teachers' work discipline, which in turn will contribute to the overall improvement of performance within the educational environment of SMK Kartika X-2 South Jakarta.

Vocational High School 2 Purbalingga will continue to face challenges related to teacher performance in 2024. Based on pre-research results and the data obtained, a shortage of teaching staff has been identified, leading to excessive teaching loads and hours, job stress, and dissatisfaction among some teachers with their compensation. This study aims to determine the extent to which job stress, workload, and compensation influence teacher performance at Vocational High School 2 Purbalingga. This study used a quantitative method with a survey approach. The population in this study was all 84 teachers, all of whom were sampled using a saturated sampling technique. Data processing was performed using SPSS version 25. The results showed that job stress had no effect on teacher performance, while workload and compensation had a significant effect. Simultaneously, job stress, workload, and compensation influenced teacher performance. The coefficient of determination value of 0.451 indicates that these three variables influence teacher performance by 45.1%, while the remaining 54.9% is influenced by other factors not examined in this study. Therefore, it is recommended that the school increase the number of teaching staff to reduce excessive teacher workload

Performance improvement can be measured through fair workload and appropriate compensation, but the problem that occurs at SMK Negeri 1 Bukateja is the opposite. There are several teachers who receive excessive workload and inappropriate compensation, resulting in a decline in teacher performance. This study aims to analyze the mediating role of compensation in the relationship between workload and teacher performance, thereby increasing motivation and job satisfaction which will have an impact on teacher performance. This study is a quantitative study with data analysis techniques using Part Least Square (PLS-SEM) using SmartPLS 3.0 software. Sampling used a purposive sampling technique, namely 91 teachers, with a data collection method using a questionnaire. The results of the analysis of the research hypothesis show that workload has a positive and significant effect on the performance of SMK Negeri 1 Bukateja teachers, compensation has a positive and significant effect on workload of SMK Negeri 1 Bukateja, workload has a positive and significant effect on the performance of SMK Negeri 1 Bukateja teachers, and compensation can mediate workload on the performance of SMK Negeri 1 Bukateja teachers. The findings of this study indicate that fair and adequate compensation can reduce excessive workload on teacher performance at SMK Negeri 1 Bukateja. The R-Square result is 60.1%, which is in the moderate category, with the remaining 39.9% explained by other variables outside the study.

This study aims to analyze the influence of professionalism and work discipline on teacher performance at MTsN 1 X. Professionalism is the attitude and ability of teachers in carrying out tasks in accordance with established competency standards, while work discipline reflects teacher compliance with the rules and responsibilities given. Teacher performance is seen as an important factor in determining the quality of education, so this study is relevant to support school quality improvement. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. The study population was all 55 teachers at MTsN 1 X, who were also sampled using a saturated sampling technique. The research instrument was a Likert scale questionnaire that had passed validity and reliability tests. Data analysis was carried out by multiple linear regression using the latest version of the SPSS program. The statistical analysis was conducted to determine both partial and simultaneous effects of the independent variables on teacher performance. The results showed that professionalism partially had a significant effect on teacher performance with a significance value of 0.004. Work discipline also had a significant effect with a significance value of 0.003. The simultaneous test showed that professionalism and work discipline together had a significant effect on teacher performance with a significance value of 0.000. The coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.536 indicates that 53.6% of the variation in teacher performance can be explained by these two variables, while the remaining 46.4% is influenced by factors outside this study. These findings highlight the importance of maintaining professional standards and strict discipline to achieve optimal educational outcomes. The implication of this research is the need for schools to design targeted and sustainable teacher development programs to improve professionalism and work discipline. In conclusion, fostering professionalism and discipline is a strategic step to enhance teacher performance and educational quality.

This study investigates the influence of organizational culture and school leadership on teacher performance through work motivation as an intervening variable at SMA N 2 Pasaman Barat. The research employed a quantitative approach, with the entire population consisting of 46 teachers serving as respondents. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the Partial Least Squares (PLS) method, including assessments of both the outer and inner models, as well as hypothesis testing. Data processing was conducted with the SmartPLS 3 software package to ensure accuracy and reliability in statistical analysis. The findings reveal that organizational culture has a significant positive effect on work motivation, indicating that a supportive and constructive organizational environment fosters higher levels of teacher motivation. Similarly, school leadership demonstrates a substantial impact on work motivation, emphasizing the importance of principals in inspiring and guiding teachers to remain engaged in their professional roles. Furthermore, the analysis shows that organizational culture significantly affects teacher performance, suggesting that strong cultural values and shared norms within the school enhance overall effectiveness in teaching. In contrast, the results indicate that school leadership does not have a direct significant effect on teacher performance, highlighting that leadership influence may be indirect, primarily channeled through motivational factors. Additionally, work motivation itself is found not to exert a substantial effect on teacher performance, suggesting that motivation alone may be insufficient without being supported by other organizational and contextual factors. When tested as an intervening variable, work motivation does not significantly mediate the relationship between organizational culture and teacher performance, nor between school leadership and teacher performance. Overall, the study contributes to the understanding of how organizational culture and leadership interact with teacher motivation and performance, with implications for educational management strategies aimed at enhancing teacher outcomes in secondary schools.

This study aims to explore the relationship between work motivation and discipline on the performance achievement of Catholic Religious Education (PAK) teachers in the Semarang region. The research uses a quantitative survey approach, collecting data from 15 PAK teachers through a validated questionnaire. The instruments used to measure work motivation are based on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs for the motivational aspect, while discipline is measured using indicators developed by Rivai, and performance achievement is evaluated based on parameters defined by Robbins. The findings show that motivational drive contributes 50.5% to performance achievement (R² = 0.505, p = 0.003). This indicates that work motivation has a significant impact on performance, although its contribution is lower compared to discipline. In contrast, discipline contributes more significantly to performance achievement, accounting for 66.2% (R² = 0.662, p = 0.000). This suggests that discipline is a more dominant factor in improving the performance of Catholic Religious Education teachers, as discipline is critical in achieving optimal performance. Simultaneous analysis reveals that the combination of motivation and discipline explains 72.6% of the variation in performance achievement (R² = 0.726, F = 13.893, p = 0.000). This result indicates that both variables are significantly related to performance achievement when considered together. However, partial tests show that only discipline has a significant independent impact on teacher performance, with p = 0.121, while motivation does not have a significant effect when considered separately. This study concludes that discipline functions as the main mediator in the relationship between work motivation and performance achievement. Therefore, it is essential to strengthen discipline in efforts to improve teacher performance, particularly in the context of Catholic Religious Education.

This study is a qualitative research employing a case study approach to explore the leadership management of a madrasah principal in improving teacher performance. The data analysis technique used consists of four main steps: data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. To ensure the validity and reliability of the findings, source triangulation was applied. The research findings reveal that the madrasah principal plays a multifunctional role encompassing that of a manager, supervisor, and motivator, all of which are central to the effective management of the institution. The principal’s leadership is characterized by a strong orientation toward the achievement of the institutional vision, optimal resource management, and the establishment of a conducive and productive learning environment. Several strategic efforts have been implemented to enhance teacher performance, including the enforcement of work discipline, organizing continuous professional development through teacher training, offering rewards and incentives for achievements, cultivating positive attitudes and mental resilience among staff, and providing financial support to facilitate teaching activities. These strategies reflect a proactive and visionary leadership model that emphasizes communication, motivation, and collaboration. The effectiveness of this leadership approach is evidenced by the significant improvement in teacher performance, contributing to the overall enhancement of educational quality within the madrasah. This study concludes that leadership which is visionary, communicative, and supportive is essential in fostering an environment that promotes teacher development and institutional progress. The results of this research provide valuable insights for education stakeholders, particularly in Islamic educational institutions, on how strategic leadership practices can drive meaningful change and improve educational outcomes. This study also highlights the importance of ongoing support, recognition, and empowerment of teachers as key elements in building a high-performing and motivated teaching workforce.

The aim of this research is to determine and analyze: 1) The influence of the principal's Servant Leadership on the Performance of Public Elementary School Teachers in Gandus District. 2) The influence of teacher competency on state elementary school teachers in Gandus District. 3) The Influence of Citizenship Behavior on the Performance of Public Elementary School Teachers in Gandus District. And 4) The simultaneous influence of the Principal's Servant Leadership, Teacher Competency and Citizenship Behavior on the Performance of Public Elementary School Teachers in Gandus District, Palembang City. This research uses quantitative methods with a correlational approach. The research sample consisted of 122 teachers from state elementary schools in Gandus District. Data collection techniques use questionnaires and documentation. Data analysis was carried out using multiple linear regression using the SPSS version 26 application. The results of the research showed that there was a positive and significant influence both partially and simultaneously between the Principal's Servant Leadership, Teacher Competence and Citizenship Behavior on Teacher Performance. The magnitude of the influence of these three independent variables on teacher performance simultaneously is 78.9%, while the remaining 21.1% is influenced by other variables not examined in this research.

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The increasing workload and pressure in the field of education necessitate effective Adversity Quotient (AQ) management to foster teacher resilience and uphold professionalism amid evolving challenges. This study aims to analyze how AQ management contributes to enhancing teacher performance and professionalism. In the face of continuous educational change, teachers are exposed to various pressures, including administrative burdens, curricular dynamics, and complex social expectations. AQ which consists of four core dimensions: Control, Ownership, Reach, and Endurance is considered a crucial factor influencing psychological resilience and professional consistency. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach to explore managerial strategies, teacher perceptions, and experiences in developing AQ within the school environment. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings reveal that AQ is managed through contextual and participatory approaches, supported by an open organizational culture, supportive leadership, and a psychosocially healthy work environment. Strengthening AQ has been shown to contribute to the development of adaptive, reflective, and professional educators. Therefore, integrating AQ into ongoing professional development programs is recommended as a strategic institutional response to the growing complexities of the educational landscape.