PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP TO KEEP TEACHERS MOTIVATED IN VIRTUAL TEACHING THROUGH PANDEMIC DISRUPTION

A CASE STUDY OF AL FATH ISLAMIC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Abstract

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has brought many changes to all industries, including schools. The place where teachers, students meet in the same class, regular face-to-face meetings with parents, and everything changed quickly. This sudden change was due to implementation regulation by the Ministry of Health regarding large-scale social restrictions, including face-to-face restrictions at schools. School meetings are still being held through various online media to avoid the spread of COVID-19, which continues to increase daily and attacks various ages. This rapid change is testing the leaders and the Leadership at Al Fath Islamic Junior High School, South Tangerang, in motivating teachers to continue to innovate in educating students during the pandemic. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study. Data is collected through interviews with principals and teachers. In conclusion, the principal identifies the primary resource, namely the Learning Management System, conducts refresher training for teachers, and motivates teachers in changing the way of teaching and learning by bringing in experts, providing delegation to the team, and continuing to receive input from parents regarding the learning methods applied during the pandemic.