INSPIRATIONAL MOTIVATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN IMPROVING TEACHER PERFORMANCE AT MI MA'ARIF NU 01 KAJONGAN

Abstrak

This study aims to describe the application of inspirational motivation leadership in improving teacher performance at MI Ma'arif NU 01 Kajongan, Bojongsari District, Purbalingga Regency. The focus of the study is directed at how the madrasah principal provides inspirational motivation through awards and corrections to the achievement of teacher work targets. The research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observation, and documentation. The research subjects include the madrasah principal, teachers, and supporting parties involved in managing teacher performance. Data analysis was carried out using the Miles & Huberman interactive model which includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, with data validity strengthened through triangulation of sources and techniques. The results of the study indicate that aspects of inspirational motivation that have been implemented by the madrasah principal include providing awards (rewards) to outstanding teachers as a form of attention and encouragement to improve performance. In addition, the madrasah principal also makes direct corrections if the set targets have not been achieved optimally, so that teachers are encouraged to make improvements and increase the quality of work. The conclusion of this study confirms that inspirational motivation leadership plays an important role in building teacher work enthusiasm, increasing a sense of responsibility, and creating a productive work culture. The novelty of this research lies in the emphasis that the combination of rewarding and targeted correction is an effective strategy in improving teacher performance, while strengthening the practice of inspirational leadership in the madrasah environment.