IMPLEMENTASI STRATEGI KEPEMIMPINAN INSTRUKSIONAL KEPALA SEKOLAH UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MUTU PEMBELEJARAN (STUDI KASUS)

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Learning quality is one of the indicators of educational success and is influenced by school leadership, particularly instructional leadership oriented toward the learning process. This study aimed to describe the implementation of the principal’s instructional leadership strategies in supporting the improvement of learning quality at SMAN 7 Mataram through three focuses: planning, implementation, and learning quality improvement. The study employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were obtained through interviews, observations, and documentation involving the principal, vice principal for curriculum, and teachers selected using purposive sampling. Data were analyzed through data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, while data validity was ensured through source triangulation, technique triangulation, and member checking. The findings showed that the principal implemented instructional leadership strategies through guidance in preparing learning plans and materials, administrative monitoring, academic supervision, feedback provision, teacher development, and evaluation and follow-up through teacher meetings and internal MGMP activities. These strategies supported more structured and student-centered learning and strengthened continuous instructional improvement. Thus, instructional leadership plays a strategic role in connecting planning, implementation, supervision, evaluation, and follow-up to support learning quality.

ABSTRAK

Mutu pembelajaran merupakan salah satu indikator keberhasilan pendidikan yang dipengaruhi oleh kepemimpinan kepala sekolah, khususnya kepemimpinan instruksional yang berorientasi pada proses pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan implementasi strategi kepemimpinan instruksional kepala sekolah dalam mendukung peningkatan mutu pembelajaran di SMAN 7 Mataram melalui tiga fokus, yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan peningkatan mutu pembelajaran. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis studi kasus. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi terhadap kepala sekolah, wakil kepala sekolah bidang kurikulum, dan guru yang dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Analisis data dilakukan melalui kondensasi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan, sedangkan keabsahan data dilakukan melalui triangulasi sumber, triangulasi teknik, dan member checking. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepala sekolah menerapkan strategi kepemimpinan instruksional melalui pembinaan penyusunan perangkat pembelajaran, monitoring administrasi, supervisi akademik, pemberian umpan balik, pembinaan guru, serta evaluasi dan tindak lanjut melalui pertemuan guru dan MGMP internal. Strategi tersebut mendukung pembelajaran yang terarah dan berpusat pada peserta didik serta memperkuat perbaikan pembelajaran secara berkelanjutan. Dengan demikian, kepemimpinan instruksional berperan strategis dalam menghubungkan perencanaan, pelaksanaan, supervisi, evaluasi, dan tindak lanjut untuk mendukung mutu pembelajaran.