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ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis strategi kepala sekolah dalam meningkatkan disiplin dan motivasi kerja guru di TK BA Al-Ikhlas Krueng Batee dan TKN. Tahfidz Baitul Ghafur Blangpidie, Kabupaten Aceh Barat Daya. Fokus utama penelitian ini meliputi perencanaan, pelaksanaan, evaluasi strategi, dan kendala yang dihadapi oleh kepala sekolah dalam mengelola disiplin dan motivasi guru. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi kasus dengan pendekatan kualitatif, di mana data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam dengan kepala sekolah dan guru, serta analisis dokumen terkait. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) kepala sekolah menerapkan berbagai strategi perencanaan seperti menetapkan tujuan jelas, menyusun program pelatihan, dan mengembangkan kebijakan disiplin yang tegas. (2) Dalam pelaksanaan, kepala sekolah fokus pada pembinaan berkelanjutan, pemberian insentif, serta menciptakan lingkungan kerja yang kondusif dan kolaboratif. (3) Evaluasi strategi dilakukan melalui pemantauan rutin, penilaian kinerja, dan umpan balik dari guru. (4) Adapun kendala yang dihadapi meliputi keterbatasan sumber daya, resistensi terhadap perubahan, dan kurangnya dukungan dari pihak eksternal. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa keberhasilan strategi kepala sekolah sangat bergantung pada keterlibatan aktif semua pihak terkait serta dukungan yang memadai. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi penting bagi pengembangan praktik manajemen sekolah yang lebih efektif dalam meningkatkan disiplin dan motivasi kerja guru, serta menawarkan wawasan bagi kepala sekolah lainnya dalam menghadapi tantangan serupa di bidang pendidikan.
Kata kunci: Strategi kepala sekolah, disiplin guru, motivasi kerja, manajemen sekolah.

SCHOOL PRINCIPALS' STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING TEACHERS’ DISCIPLINE AND WORK MOTIVATION OF AT BUSTANUL ATHFAL AL-IKHLAS KRUENG BATEE KINDERGARTEN AND TAHFIDZ BAITUL GHAFUR BLANGPIDIE STATE KINDERGARTEN OF ACEH BARAT DAYA REGENCY ABSTRACT (Hermanita H.) The aim of this study was to identify and analyze the strategies employed by school principals to improve teachers’ discipline and work motivation at Bustanul Athfal Al-Ikhlas Krueng Batee Kindergarten and Tahfidz Baitul Ghafur Blangpidie State Kindergarten in Aceh Barat Daya Regency. The study focused on the planning, the implementation, the evaluation of the school principals’ strategies, and the challenges faced by both school principals in managing teacher discipline and work motivation. Utilizing a case study method with a qualitative approach, data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews with school principals and teachers, and the analysis of related documents. The findings indicate that: (1) the school principals employed various planning strategies, such as setting clear objectives, developing comprehensive training programs, and instituting strict discipline policies. In addition, (2) during the implementation, the school principals emphasized continuous development, provided incentives, and fostered a conducive and collaborative work environment. Moreover, (3) the evaluation of the strategies was conducted through routine monitoring, performance assessments, and obtaining feedback from teachers. Lastly, (4) the challenges encountered were in the forms of limited resources, resistance to change, and lack of support from external parties. These findings suggest that the success of the principals' strategies is highly dependent on the active involvement of all relevant stakeholders and adequate support. This study might significantly contribute to the development of more effective school management practices aimed at enhancing teacher discipline and work motivation. It also offers valuable insights for other school principals confronting similar challenges in the field of education. Keywords : Strategy, School Principal, Teacher, Discipline, Work Motivation, School Management