This study aims to explore the role of principals in improving teacher competence and 5
analyze the supporting and inhibiting factors of principals in improving teacher competence.
This study uses a qualitative research approach in descriptive form. The subjects of this
study were seven people consisting of the principal and six teachers with criteria based on
years of service at elementary school Muhammadiyah Sagan. Data collection techniques
include interviews, observation, and documentation. The 11 validity of the data used …

A principal, as a leader, has the important role in improving teacher competence. Teachers,
who have significantly good competence, can improve their in-class learning quality. This
research aims to describe the principal's role in improving teacher competence in Madrasah
Aliyah of Islamic Centre Bin Baz Yogyakarta (MA ICBB). The research method used
qualitative research with a case study. Data were collected through interview, observation,
and documentation. The subjects consisted of 7 sources, a school principal and 5 teachers …