Principal Instructional Leadership in Implementing Deep Learning at SMP Negeri 2 Gelumbang

Rani Anggraini; Reva Maria Valianti; Tri Widyatsih

doi:10.31851/jmksp.v11i2.22530

Authors

Rani Anggraini Universitas PGRI Palembang
Reva Maria Valianti Universitas PGRI Palembang
Tri Widyatsih Universitas PGRI Palembang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31851/jmksp.v11i2.22530

Keywords:

Instructional Leadership, School Principal, Deep Learning, Teacher Development, Educational Leadership

Abstract

This study aims to examine instructional leadership in supporting deep learning at SMP Negeri 2 Gelumbang. A qualitative approach was used through interviews, observations, and documentation, with data analyzed using George C. Edwards III’s framework. The findings show that instructional leadership strengthens deep learning through academic supervision, teacher development, collaboration, monitoring, and reflective practices, increasing student-centered learning and participation. The study is useful for educational leadership and school management. Its novelty lies in an adaptive instructional leadership pattern that integrates supervision, teacher development, collaboration, and learning monitoring within the local school context.

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