The Influence of the Principal's Leadership Role and Learning Community Interaction on Improving Elementary School Teachers' Performance in Tanjung Lago District

Dafsi Riama; Tri Widyatsih; Riswan Aradea

doi:10.31851/jmksp.v11i1.22413

Authors

Dafsi Riama SD Negeri 23 Tanjung Lago
Tri Widyatsih Universitas PGRI Palembang
Riswan Aradea Universitas PGRI Palembang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31851/jmksp.v11i1.22413

Keywords:

principal leadership, learning community, teacher performance

Abstract

This study aims to determine and analyze: (1) the partial effect of the principal's leadership role on teacher performance; (2) the partial effect of learning community interaction on teacher performance; and (3) the simultaneous effect of the principal's leadership role and learning community interaction on the improvement of elementary school teacher performance in Tanjung Lago District. The research method used is a quantitative method with a correlational approach. The population in this study comprises all public elementary school teachers in Tanjung Lago District, with a sample of 82 respondents. Partially, within the multiple regression model, it was found that the Principal's Leadership Role variable has a positive and significant effect on teacher performance (Sig. < 0.001 < 0.05). The Learning Community Interaction variable also shows a positive and significant partial effect on teacher performance (Sig. 0.019 < 0.05). The simultaneous test results indicate that there is a positive and significant effect of the Principal's Leadership Role and Learning Community Interaction jointly on the Improvement of Teacher Performance (Calculated F = 40.16; Sig < 0.001). Based on the coefficient of determination, both variables simultaneously contribute 50.4% (R Square = 0.504) to the improvement of teacher performance. This indicates that the principal's leadership serves as the main driving force, which, when combined with active collaboration within the learning community, is highly effective in boosting teacher performance at the research location.

References

Ayumi, M., & Nasution, I. (2025). Leadership of school principals in improving the quality of teacher learning. Urwatul Wutsqo: Jurnal Studi Kependidikan Dan Keislaman, 14(2), 464–478.

Chand, S. P. (2025). Methods of data collection in qualitative research: Interviews, focus groups, observations, and document analysis. Advances in Educational Research and Evaluation, 6(1), 303–317.

DuFour, R., DuFour, R., Eaker, R., Many, T. W., Mattos, M., & Muhammad, A. (2024). Learning by doing: A handbook for professional learning communities at work®(A practical guide for implementing the PLC process and transforming schools). Solution Tree Press.

Dutta, V., & Sahney, S. (2022). Relation of principal instructional leadership, school climate, teacher job performance and student achievement. Journal of Educational Administration, 60(2), 148–166.

Edwards-Fapohunda, D. M. O. (2024). The role of adult learning and education in community development: A case study of New York. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(1), 437–454.

Firmansyah, D., & Saepuloh, D. (2022). Social learning theory: Cognitive and behavioral approaches. Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Holistik (JIPH), 1(3), 297–324.

Fullan, M. (2026). The Six Secrets of Change 2.0: What the Best Leaders Do to Help Their Organizations Survive and Thrive. John Wiley & Sons.

Göçen, A., & Döğer, M. F. (2025). A global perspective on artificial intelligence in educational leadership. The Journal of Educational Research, 118(6), 752–770.

He, P., Guo, F., & Abazie, G. A. (2024). School principals’ instructional leadership as a predictor of teacher’s professional development. Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education, 9(1), 63.

Islami, J. M. M., Sumarsono, R. B., & Sunarni, S. (2025). Pengaruh Kebijakan Pembelajaran Digital dan Professional Learning Community Terhadap Kualitas Pendidikan Melalui Kinerja Guru. Media Manajemen Pendidikan, 8(2), 296–313.

Karina, M., Judijanto, L., Rukmini, A., Fauzi, M. S., & Arsyad, M. (2024). Pengaruh interaksi sosial terhadap prestasi akademik: tinjauan literatur pada pembelajaran kolaboratif. Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research, 4(5), 6334–6343.

Kasman, K., & Lubis, S. K. (2022). Teachersâ€TM Performance Evaluation Instrument Designs in the Implementation of the New Learning Paradigm of the Merdeka Curriculum. Jurnal Kependidikan: Jurnal Hasil Penelitian Dan Kajian Kepustakaan Di Bidang Pendidikan, Pengajaran, Dan Pembelajaran, 8(3), 760–775.

Khasanah, U., Yulaeha, S., & Permana, S. A. (2025). Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Instruksional dan Kompetensi Profesional Kepala Sekolah terhadap Kinerja Guru Kelas Tinggi Sekolah Dasar. JIIP-Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Pendidikan, 8(4), 3855–3865.

Khasawneh, Y. J. A., Alsarayreh, R., Al Ajlouni, A. A., Eyadat, H. M., Ayasrah, M. N., & Khasawneh, M. A. S. (2023). An Examination of Teacher Collaboration in Professional Learning Communities and Collaborative Teaching Practices. Journal of Education and E-Learning Research, 10(3), 446–452.

Kilag, O. K. T., Uy, F. T., Calledo, M. F. S., Cerna, Y. T. Dela, Villanueva, K. M., & Angtud, N. A. A. (2023). Quality performance of teachers: work environment, work attitude, and principal supervision: qualitative investigation. Science and Education, 4(7), 415–429.

Laia, B., Windayani, N. L. I., Ndraha, L. D. M., Dewi, N. W. R., Djara, J. I., & Subayil, I. (2025). Improving the Professional Competence of Teachers through Learning Communities. Jurnal Iqra’: Kajian Ilmu Pendidikan, 10(1), 95–109.

Liu, Y., & Watson, S. (2023). Whose leadership role is more substantial for teacher professional collaboration, job satisfaction and organizational commitment: a lens of distributed leadership. International Journal of Leadership in Education, 26(6), 1082–1110.

Lubis, F. M., Ramli, A., Jayanto, I., Djunaedi, D., & Ibrahim, M. M. (2025). Analysis of the Influence of Facilities and Infrastructure, Adoption of IT and Principal Leadership on Teacher Performance. Edu Cendikia: Jurnal Ilmiah Kependidikan, 5(01), 229–236.

Ohayon, A., & Albulescu, I. (2023). Influence of teachers participation in professional learning community on their teaching skills. European Proceedings of Educational Sciences.

Pairi, M. (2022). Pengaruh Kompetensi Sosial Guru dan Efikasi Diri Siswa terhadap Kinerja Guru dengan Motivasi Belajar sebagai Variabel Intervening di UPT SMK Negeri 2 Gowa. Universitas Hasanuddin.

Saputra, R. T., & Darmawan, D. (2023). Improving teacher performance through effective leadership, work discipline, and work motivation. Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society, 2(2), 31–36.

Sariakin, S., Yeni, M., Usman, M. Bin, Mare, A. S., Munzir, M., & Saleh, M. (2025). Fostering a productive educational environment: The roles of leadership, management practices, and teacher motivation. Frontiers in Education, 10, 1499064.

Wityastuti, E. Z., Hidayati, D., & Suadirman, S. P. (2025). The role of school leadership in developing teacher professionalism. Visipena, 16(1), 128–139.

Zamiri, M., & Esmaeili, A. (2024a). Methods and technologies for supporting knowledge sharing within learning communities: A systematic literature review. Administrative Sciences, 14(1), 17.

Zamiri, M., & Esmaeili, A. (2024b). Strategies, methods, and supports for developing skills within learning communities: A systematic review of the literature. Administrative Sciences, 14(9), 231.