The Importance of Principal Leadership in Creating A Culture of Teacher Professionalism in Indonesian Primary Schools

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This research delves into the pivotal role of school principals in fostering a culture of professionalism in Indonesian primary schools. It underscores that the quality of education heavily relies on effective leadership, particularly in decision-making, student achievement, and student engagement. Drawing from a literature-based qualitative research approach, the study illuminates the dearth of exploration in school leadership within Indonesia despite its crucial significance. It elucidates the multifaceted nature of leadership, emphasizing the necessity for principals to employ both transactional and transformational approaches to decision-making, considering various personality preferences and promptly responding to stakeholders. Moreover, the research highlights the principal's pivotal role in shaping student achievement by fostering collaborative learning, curriculum development, and resource allocation. It further stresses the importance of enhancing student e technology, emphasizing the role of principals in facilitating teachers' capacity building in ICT implementation. This study contributes to the discourse on school leadership in Indonesia, advocating for a deeper understanding of principals' roles in nurturing professionalism and enhancing educational outcomes in primary schools.ngagement through the effective integration of technology, emphasizing the role of principals in facilitating teachers' capacity building in ICT implementation. This study contributes to the discourse on school leadership in Indonesia, advocating for a deeper understanding of principals' roles in nurturing professionalism and enhancing educational outcomes in primary schools.