IJE (International Journal of Education)

The Relationship between Principal Leadership and Teachers’ Innovative Behavior in Learning at State Vocational High Schools in Padang Barat District

2026-04-21T01:55:47+00:00

Education is one of the main pillars in the development of human resources and national progress. The quality of education is closely related to teachers’ ability to carry out effective and innovative learning processes. However, teachers’ innovative behavior does not emerge automatically, but is associated with various supporting factors, one of which is the principal’s leadership. Principals who are able to motivate, direct, and create a supportive environment are believed to encourage teachers to generate, promote, and implement new ideas in learning. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between the principal’s leadership and teachers’ innovative behavior in learning at State Vocational High Schools in Padang Barat District.

This study employed a quantitative approach using a correlational method. The population consisted of 195 teachers, with a sample of 120 teachers selected through proportional random sampling. The research instrument was a closed-ended questionnaire using a Likert scale that had been tested for validity and reliability. Data were analyzed using Product Moment correlation and t-significance testing at a 5% significance level (α = 0,05).

The results showed a positive and significant relationship between the principal’s leadership and teachers’ innovative behavior, with a correlation coefficient (r) of 0,411, categorized as moderate. The t-value of 5,179 was greater than the t-table value of 1,656. This means that the better the principal’s leadership, the higher the tendency of teachers’ innovative behavior. In addition, teachers’ innovative behavior was categorized as high with an achievement level of 81,63%, while the principal’s leadership was categorized as very high with an achievement level of 86,27%. These findings indicate that the principal plays an important role in creating an environment that supports teacher innovation and improves learning quality

Implementation of Ruang GTK Platform in Developing Teacher Professionalism in Vocational Schools in Padang Barat District

2026-04-23T02:03:41+00:00

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Ruang Guru dan Tenaga Kependidikan (Ruang GTK) platform in developing teacher professionalism in vocational schools in Padang Barat District. The focus of this research includes the implementation process, the benefits obtained, and the supporting and inhibiting factors. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation involving principals, vice principals, teachers, and school operators at SMKN 3 Padang and SMKN 9 Padang.

The findings indicate that the implementation of Ruang GTK is carried out through a top-down policy approach initiated by the government and followed by socialization and technical assistance at the school level. The platform contributes to improving pedagogical and professional competencies, enhancing digital literacy, and fostering independent and collaborative learning among teachers. In addition, Ruang GTK is utilized as a tool for evaluation and monitoring of teacher professional development. Supporting factors include leadership support, infrastructure availability, and teacher motivation, while inhibiting factors consist of limited time, varying levels of digital literacy, and technical constraints.

In conclusion, the Ruang GTK platform plays a significant role in supporting sustainable teacher professional development. However, improvements in system development, training distribution, and usability are necessary to optimize its implementation.

The Influence of Principals' Transformational Leadership on Teacher Learning Innovation at Public Vocational High Schools in South Solok Regency

2026-04-27T00:04:11+00:00

This research is motivated by problems related to the transformational leadership of school principals and teachers' learning innovations in Vocational High Schools in South Solok Regency. The focus of this study is to understand the condition of teachers' learning innovations, the transformational leadership of the school principal, as well as the influence of transformational leadership on teachers' learning innovations. This study uses a quantitative approach with a population of 154 teachers and a sample of 114 teachers determined through a proportionate stratified random sampling technique. Data collection was conducted using a Likert scale questionnaire that had been tested on 30 respondents and declared valid (calculated r > 0.361) and reliable, with a Cronbach's Alpha value of 0.985 for the teachers' learning innovation variable and 0.950 for the transformational leadership of school principals. Data analysis includes descriptive statistics, normality tests, linearity tests, and simple linear regression using SPSS 26. The research results show that teacher learning innovation falls into the fairly good category (78%) and the principal's transformational leadership is in the good category (81%). Regression tests show a significant positive effect with a regression coefficient value of 0.455, calculated t (7.010) > table t (1.658), and significance 0.000 < 0.05. The coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.305 indicates that the principal's transformational leadership contributes 30.5% to teacher learning innovation, so the better the transformational leadership, the higher the teacher learning innovation.

The Influence Of Transformational Leadership Of The Principal On The Pedagogic Competence Of Teachers In Public Vocational High Schools In Padang City

2026-04-29T12:34:45+00:00

One of the issues in teachers' pedagogical competence is that the learning process still uses an outdated paradigm, so transformational leadership of the school principal is needed to improve it. This research aims to analyze teachers' pedagogical competence, examine the transformational leadership of the school principal, and determine the effect of transformational leadership on teachers' pedagogical competence. The method used is a quantitative approach with survey techniques. This study adopts a positivist paradigm with a population of 635 civil servant teachers (ASN) and a sample determined through stratified proportional random sampling technique. Data were collected using Likert scale questionnaires and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics, including validity tests, reliability tests, normality tests, t-tests, and the coefficient of determination (R²). The results indicate that teachers' pedagogical competence is in the good category, as is the transformational leadership of the school principal. Hypothesis testing shows a significant influence (sig. 0.000 < 0.05) with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.278, meaning that 27.8% of teachers' pedagogical competence is influenced by the transformational leadership of the school principal. The novelty of this research lies in strengthening empirical evidence regarding the influence of transformational leadership of school principals on teachers' pedagogical competence within the educational context, particularly through a quantitative approach that provides measurable insights into the relationship between these two variables.

The Effect of the Headteacher’s Supervision on Teachers’ Work Discipline in State Secondary Schools throughout the Pariaman Tengah District

2026-05-07T01:48:32+00:00

This research is motivated by problems in the work discipline of teachers, the reality in the field shows that there are problems such as teachers who have not fully worked according to procedures, lack of work ethics, and facilities that have not been used properly. In addition, the supervision of school principals as an effort to develop discipline is also considered to have not been carried out optimally. This study aims to find out whether there is a significant influence between the principal's supervision of teachers' work discipline in State Junior High Schools in Central Pariaman District and how much this influence contributes. This study uses an associative quantitative approach with experimental methods. The research population includes all State Junior High School teachers in Central Pariaman District totaling 109 people, with a sample of 88 teachers determined through proportionate random sampling techniques. Data was collected using a closed questionnaire instrument with a Likert scale that has been tested for validity and reliability. The data analysis technique used was a simple linear regression analysis with a significance level of 5% (0.05). The results of statistical analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence between the principal's supervision of teachers' work discipline. This is evidenced by the significance value of the hypothesis test of 0.001 (p < 0.05) and the calculated t value of 3.318 which is greater than the t of the table of 1.662. Based on the determination coefficient (R Square) test, the principal supervision variable contributed 11.4% to teachers' work discipline, while the remaining 88.6% was influenced by other factors that were not studied. Descriptively, the level of teachers' work discipline is in the category of "Quite High" (78.62%) and the implementation of supervision of the principal is in the category of "Quite Good" (76.80%). These findings reinforce the theoretical assumption that consistent and structured supervision by school principals plays an important role in improving teacher discipline.

Students' Perceptions of Teachers' Social Competence at Vocational High Schools in Sangir Balai Janggo District

2026-05-07T01:48:56+00:00

This research is motivated by the importance of teacher social competence as a learning motivation and student character development. This study aims to determine students' perceptions of teacher social competence at Vocational High Schools in Sangir Balai Janggo District. This type of research is quantitative descriptive with a population of all active students in grades X, XI, XII in Middle Schools throughout Sangir Balai Janggo District, totaling 348 students and a sample of 78 students taken using the Proportional Random Sampling technique. The instrument used was a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire consisting of 40 statement items covering indicators of the ability to communicate, socialize effectively, be objective, be empathetic and the ability to adapt to the environment, which had been tested for validity and reliability.

The results of the study indicate that: 1) teachers' social competence in communication skills can be implemented by teachers with an average score of 4.27. 2) teachers' social competence in socializing effectively can be implemented by teachers with an average score of 4.29. 3) teachers' social competence in being objective can be implemented by teachers with an average score of 4.41. 4) teachers' social competence in being empathetic can be implemented by teachers with an average score of 4.37. 5) teachers' social competence in adapting to the environment can be implemented by teachers with an average score of 4.31. All are in the capable category, thus it can be concluded that teachers' social competence at Sangir Balai Janggo District Vocational High School can be implemented by teachers with an overall average of 3.33.

Principal's Leadership in the Implementation of Quantum Leadership at Junior High School 16 Kerinci

2026-05-10T05:21:07+00:00

Leadership is an important aspect of educational institutions because it reflects a person's ability to influence, direct, and motivate others to achieve common goals. This article discusses the implementation of Quantum Leadership by the principal at SMP Negeri 16 Kerinci using a descriptive qualitative approach through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings show that the principal has implemented the principles of Quantum Leadership, namely self-awareness, adherence to vision and values, acting quickly and adapting to circumstances, viewing problems holistically, being independent in decision-making, humility, understanding problems from different perspectives, identifying the root causes of problems, appreciating diversity, learning from difficulties, commitment to service, and carrying out responsibilities sincerely and wholeheartedly. The implementation of these principles has created a conducive school climate, increased teacher innovation, and strengthened communication and cooperation among school members. The implementation of Quantum Leadership is influenced by the principal’s individual factors, internal school factors, and external environmental factors. Therefore, it is recommended that principals, teachers, and the government continue to support the development of effective and adaptive leadership in improving the quality of education.

Employees' Perceptions of Work Culture in the Office of West Sumatra Province Transportation Services

2026-05-11T14:06:33+00:00

This research aims to determine employee perceptions of work culture at the West Sumatra Province Transportation Service Office. This type of research is quantitative descriptive with a population of all active employees totaling 104 employees and a sample of 83 employees taken using the Professional Random Sampling technique. The instrument used is a 5-point Likert Scale questionnaire consisting of 43 statement items which include indicators of cooperation, discipline, work professionalism, work attitudes and service quality, and has been tested for validity and reliability. The research results show that employee perceptions of work culture as a whole are in the good category with an average score of 4.36. The details: Cooperation 4.31, Discipline 4.40, Work Professionalism 4.36, Work Attitude 4.32, and Service Quality 4.42 are all in the good category. This shows that the work culture is adequate in supporting aspects of Cooperation, Discipline, Work Professionalism, Work Attitudes and Service Quality.

The Relationship between Workload and Employee Work Discipline at the Regional Civil Service Agency of West Sumatra Province

2026-05-20T14:27:28+00:00

This study aims to describe the relationship between workload and work discipline among employees at the Regional Civil Service Agency of West Sumatra Province. This study was motivated by issues indicating that the management of employee workload and work discipline has not been optimal. The research method used is quantitative with a correlational approach and a sample size of 50 employees selected using proportional stratified random sampling. Data was collected through a Likert scale questionnaire with five response options that have been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, prerequisite tests, and hypothesis testing. The results of this study indicate that work load falls into the high category at 86.01%, while work discipline also falls into the high category at 86.48%. The results of the hypothesis test indicate that there is a significant relationship between work load and work discipline with a significance level of 0.000 < 0.05. The Pearson correlation coefficient was 0.787, indicating that the relationship between the two variables is strong and positive. This finding suggests that the more balanced the workload, the higher the level of employee work discipline. Therefore, effective workload management is crucial for building employee work discipline.

The Relationship between Office Layout and Employee Performance at Badan Kepegawaian Daerah of West Sumatra Province

2026-05-20T14:27:51+00:00

This study aims to determine the condition of the office layout, the level of employee performance, and the relationship between office layout and employee performance at Badan Kepegawaian Daerah (Regional Personnel Agency) of West Sumatra Province.

This correlational quantitative research investigated 50 sampled employees, selected through a proportionate stratified random sampling technique from a total population of 73 personnel. Primary data collection relied on a pre-validated and reliable closed Likert-scale questionnaire. The obtained data underwent descriptive and inferential evaluations including Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality, linearity, and Pearson correlation tests facilitated by IBM SPSS Statistics 27. Based on the descriptive analysis, both variables fell into the 'good' classification, with average scores of 3.79 for workspace configuration and 4.16 for personnel productivity. Furthermore, the Pearson test yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.710 at a 0.001 significance level (p < 0.05). These empirical results confirm a substantial positive relationship, demonstrating that well-organized physical office structures significantly drive improvements in employee output.