The Role of School Principals to Improve Teacher Professionalism in Indonesia: A Systematically Literature Review
Education Administration
Keywords:
School Principals, Education, Learning.
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the role of school principals in improving teacher professionalism in Indonesia through a systematic review method. The data was gathered from various indexed sources, including Google Scholar, Publish or Perish indexed by PubMed, Crossref, and Semantic Scholar, using keywords such as "The Role of School Principal" and "Teacher Professionalism." A total of 64 relevant articles were identified, with 15 meeting the inclusion criteria. The findings reveal that principals enhance teacher professionalism by implementing various strategies, such as academic supervision, professional development programs, mentoring, and a supportive work environment. Principals act as leaders, motivators, supervisors, and facilitators, guiding teachers to enhance their competencies through training, workshops, and continuous professional development. The study concludes that strengthening the leadership capacity of school principals is essential to promoting teacher professionalism and improving educational outcomes in Indonesia.
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Anggraini, L., Sudiono, H., & Muspawi, M. (2024). The Role Of The Principal In Encouraging The Improvement Of Teachers ’ Professional Competence At SMA Negeri 2 Muaro Jambi. Educational Leadership and Management Journal (Element), 2(1), 13–18.
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Damai, S., & Effendi, R. (2019). The Teacher Achievement Motivation as an Intervening Variable in Relationship between Teacher’s Professionalism, Principal’s Leadership and Teacher’s Performance of State High School in Banjarmasin City. Journal of K6, Education, and Management(j-K6EM), 2(1), 23–35.
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Herlinawati, H., Kristiawan, M., & Alforqi, A. (2021). The role of supervision of school principal as an effort to improve teacher professionalism in teaching. JPGI (Jurnal Penelitian Guru Indonesia), 6(3), 718. https://doi.org/10.29210/021116jpgi0005
Heti Aisah, Qiqi Yulianti Zaqiah, A. S. (2021). Jurnal pendidikan Islam. Jurnal Pendidikan Islam, 1, 128–135. https://doaj.org/article/71f4274e4bdb4f8c8b98e653d7164833
Hidayat, A. (2021). The Effect Of Principal Supervision On Teacher Performance Improvement. Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies, 1(11), 188–198. https://doi.org/10.59188/eduvest.v1i11.270
Mariani, A., Wanto, D., & Yanto, M. (2022). The Principal’s Role in Improving Teacher Professionalism at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri. Munaddhomah: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, 3(1), 84–94. https://doi.org/10.31538/munaddhomah.v3i1.204
Novelina Andriani Zega, & Nathanael Sitanggang. (2024). Empowering Education: Unveiling Effective Strategies in School Principal Supervision to Enhance Teacher Professionalism. International Journal Of Humanities Education and Social Sciences (IJHESS), 3(5), 2682–2689. https://doi.org/10.55227/ijhess.v3i5.829
Nuraini, S., Tinggi, S., & Tarbiyah, I. (2024). THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SCHOOL PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP IN ENHANCING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AT SMK MIFTAHUL ULUM TUMPENG WONOSARI, BONDOWOSO. Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, v8i2, 159–176.
Nurjannah, L. S. (2024). Implementation of E-Learning in Schools to Improve Student Skills. Journal of Psychology, Counseling, and Education, 1, 35–43.
Page, M. J., McKenzie, J. E., Bossuyt, P. M., Boutron, I., Hoffmann, T. C., Mulrow, C. D., Shamseer, L., Tetzlaff, J. M., Akl, E. A., Brennan, S. E., Chou, R., Glanville, J., Grimshaw, J. M., Hróbjartsson, A., Lalu, M. M., Li, T., Loder, E. W., Mayo-Wilson, E., McDonald, S., … Moher, D. (2021). The PRISMA 2020 statement: An updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews. The BMJ, 372. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n71
Pisriwati, S. A., Hardi, Y., & Siswanto, D. H. (2024). Enhancing Organizational Development through Principal Leadership to Improve Teacher and Staff Work Discipline. Journal of Organizational and Human Resource Development Strategies, 1(01), 52–62. https://doi.org/10.56741/ohds.v1i01.670
Ridwan, A., Yudistira, Zillah, H., & Khomisah, S. (2023). The Role of Principal Supervision in Improving Teacher Professionalism at SMAN 1 Batang Gansal Indragiri Hulu Regency Riau Province. EduLine: Journal of Education and Learning Innovation, 3(4), 654–660. https://doi.org/10.35877/454ri.eduline2261
Rojon, C., Okupe, A., & McDowall, A. (2021). Utilization and development of systematic reviews in management research: What do we know and where do we go from here? International Journal of Management Reviews, 23(2), 191–223. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijmr.12245
Setiyono, A., Suti’ah, S., Mulyadi, M., & Hidayati, S. (2024). Principal Strategy Through Academic Supervision to Improve Teacher Professionalism in Islamic Educational Institutions. Contemporary Research Analysis Journal, 01(03), 68–71. https://doi.org/10.55677/craj/02-2024-vol01i3
Sholihah, I. M. (2024). The Role Of The School Principal As A Learning Leader In Strengthening The Professionalism Of Batik Surakarta Junior High School. International Journal of Research in Education, 4(1), 109–118. https://doi.org/10.26877/ijre.v4i1.16791
Soim, Dalhari, Suyitno, Akhyak, Suhartono, & Abdurrohman. (2020). Principal Leadership in Improving Teacher Professionalism (A Case Study in Senior High School of Tulungagung, East Java, Indonesia). Atlantis Press SARL., 477(Iccd), 647–651. https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.201017.143
Sudarman, E., Wahyuningsih, S., Nurakhim, B., Priyono, S., & Tinggi Ilmu Manajemen IMMI Jakarta, S. (2023). How to Get an Effective School: The Roles of Principal Leadership, Professional Teacher Behavior, and Student Learning Practices. Psychology and Education, 60(2), 272–282. www.psychologyandeducation.net
Yenni, Y., Lian, B., & Sari, A. P. (2020). Peran Instructional Leadership Kepala Sekolah untuk Meningkatkan Profesionalisme Guru. Journal of Education Research, 1(2016), 295–300. https://jer.or.id/index.php/jer/article/view/35
Zainuddin, N., Palinggi, Y., & Made Agung Dwijatenaya, I. B. (2022). The Role Of Leadership Principles In Increasing Teacher Performance At Tsanawiyah Negeri 1 Madrasah, Kutai Kartanegara Regency. Journal of World Science, 1(9), 791–808. https://doi.org/10.36418/jws.v1i9.100
Published
2025-12-01
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Mubin, H., Muhayani, U., Syahputri, G. S. M. A., Ahnaf, S. A., & Amrullah, M. H. I. (2025). The Role of School Principals to Improve Teacher Professionalism in Indonesia: A Systematically Literature Review. Pedagogi: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan, 25(2), 318-330. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.24036/pedagogi.v25i2.2506
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