The Relationship Between School Principal Leadership and Teachers’ Pedagogical Competence in Public Senior High Schools in Pariaman City

Hubungan Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah dengan Kompetensi Pedagogik Guru di SMA Negeri se Kota Pariaman

Abstract

Teachers’ pedagogical competence is influenced by various factors, one of which is the leadership of the school principal. The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a positive and significant relationship between school principal leadership and teachers’ pedagogical competence. This research uses a quantitative method with a correlational approach, aiming to explore the relationship between school principal leadership and teachers’ pedagogical competence in public senior high schools across Pariaman City. The study population included all teachers teaching at public senior high schools in the city, totaling 262 individuals. The sample was determined using stratified proportional random sampling, resulting in 78 participants. The research instrument used was a Likert scale questionnaire with five answer options. The instrument had been tested for validity and reliability before use. The findings revealed that school principal leadership has a positive and significant relationship with teachers’ pedagogical competence in public senior high schools in Pariaman City.