TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP AND ISLAMIC SCHOOL CULTURE IN ENHANCING TEACHER PERFORMANCE
Keywords:
Transformative Leadership: Islamic Organizational Culture; Educational Management,; Teacher Professionalism; Integrated Islamic SchoolsAbstract
he development of Integrated Islamic Schools in Indonesia has increased the need for educational management that integrates professional leadership with Islamic values. This study aims to analyze the role of transformative leadership and Islamic organizational culture in improving teacher professionalism. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis at several Integrated Islamic Schools in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The findings indicate that transformative leadership enhances teacher professionalism through participatory communication, motivation, and exemplary conduct grounded in Islamic values. Islamic organizational culture also strengthens teacher discipline, organizational commitment, and institutional identity through religious and moral habituation. Teachers view their responsibilities not only as professional duties but also as forms of worship and moral commitment. However, challenges such as administrative workload, technological adaptation, and financial limitations remain significant issues. This study contributes to Islamic educational management literature by emphasizing the integration of transformative leadership and Islamic organizational culture in improving educational effectiveness.
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