KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOLAH PEREMPUAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN BUDAYA SEKOLAH

Abstract

This study aims to analyze and explain towards the leadership of female principals in improving school culture in Nagan Raya. This study uses a type of descriptive writing with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques in this study include; in-depth interviews, library studies, observation and documentation studies. Data analysis is done with a series of data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results of the study found that the leadership of female principals in improving school culture in senior high school/equivalent was influenced by several factors such as; (a) emotional intelligence of a school principal, (b) transparency in in school management, (c) kinship approach with school members, (d) to involve all parties of school in making decisions, (e) and continuously provide a good example to all of his subordinates. Furthermore, in implementing leadership to improve a conducive school culture, female principals in Nagan Raya always apply a culture of communication and interaction, religious culture, a culture of cooperation and leadership culture in schools with a blend of local-based decision and the national education system.