Opportunities and Challenges of Instructional Leadership for School Principals in Developing Literacy in Elementary Schools Sutarjo, Safuri, Nunung Kurniasih
Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
Abstract
This research aims to investigate, analyze, and describe scientific facts related to the opportunities, challenges, and solutions faced by instructional leadership of school principals in developing literacy in elementary schools. Through a field research method with a qualitative descriptive approach in the KKG Gugus I Singawinata, Purwakarta Regency, data were collected through interviews, documentation, and observation using data collection tools such as interview guidelines, documentation checklist sheets, and observation sheets. Interviews involved various stakeholders, including supervisors, school principals, KKG chairs, teachers, parents, committees, and students. Observations were conducted to objectively observe and analyze instructional leadership processes and literacy programs. The collected data were then analyzed using qualitative descriptive techniques and triangulation to ensure accuracy and sustainability of the data. The research team monitored and guided the data collection process, cross-referencing information from interviews, documentation, and observations. SWOT analysis was also employed to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to school literacy in relation to the role of instructional leadership of school principals. The results of this research are expected to contribute to a deeper understanding of the dynamics of instructional leadership in the context of literacy development at the elementary level, providing a foundation for policy improvement and educational practices.
Keywords: Instructional Leadership, Literacy Development, Elementary School
