Kepemimpinan Hibrida Kepala Sekolah dalam Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di Sekolah Dasar Islam TerpaduAl Bashirah Palopo
Keywords:
Principal Leadership, Kurikulum Merdeka, Transformational Leadership, Democratic Leadership, Integrated Islamic SchoolAbstract
This study aims to discover, analyze, and describe principal leadership in implementing the Kurikulum Merdeka at SDIT Al Bashirah Palopo, as well as identify the obstacles faced. A descriptive qualitative-phenomenological approach was employed. Primary data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with six informants: one principal and five teachers. Data validity was checked using technique, source, and time triangulation, while data analysis followed the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana. The results indicate that the principal of SDIT Al Bashirah Palopo implements a hybrid leadership style that combines transformational and democratic dimensions. The transformational aspect is evident in structured vision communication at the beginning of the academic year, direct role modeling, and weekly teacher learning community activation. The democratic aspect is manifested through the involvement of the curriculum team in decision-making, openness to criticism, and supportive supervision. The study also mapped six obstacles, ranging from successive curriculum changes and integration of two curricula to limited time, facilities, and internal teacher disagreements. The principal responded through continuous reflection, standard operating procedure (SOP) development, and teacher time-management guidance.References
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