Study of the Role of Principal Leadership in Improving Teacher Competence on the Quality of Learning in the New Normal Era

Abstract

In this New Normal Era, various education quality problems have sprung up to haunt several educational units in making breakthroughs in obtaining effective and efficient learning strategies during the pandemic. One of these problems is the quality of human resources. Leaders are one component of education that can influence educators and education personnel in developing their competencies. In this study, the authors focus on knowing in general the role of principals' leadership in improving teacher competencies and teacher competencies that are relevant to the quality of learning in the New Normal Era. The author uses a library-oriented method of theory from experts and previous studies. The conclusion of this study is that the role of school principals in improving teacher competence can be done through several activities such as supervision of education, education and training, continuous motivation and changes in work culture. The teacher competencies that are relevant to learning in the New Normal era include developing literacy and science and technology competencies, classroom management competencies and communication and social skills.