The Innovative Leadership Style of the School Principal in Developing Student’s Religiosity Program at SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Program Khusus Boyolali

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10.2991/978-2-38476-102-9_42How to use a DOI?

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Leadership; Innovative; Religiosity

Abstract

As a leader who advances educational institutions, the school principal can be interpreted as the head of education or one of the fields of education that has the most significant role in developing students’ religious attitudes. Developing students’ religious attitudes requires an innovative leadership style of the school principal to create innovative programs so that the desired goals work effectively. The objectives of this research are a) To describe the approach of the Principal of SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Program Khusus Boyolali, in determining school policies to identify their leadership style. b) To describe the innovations implemented by the Principal of SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Program Khusus Boyolali, in developing students’ religious attitudes. c) To describe the strategies implemented by the school principal in developing religious attitudes at SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Program Khusus Boyolali. d) To describe the outcomes of applying the innovative leadership style in developing students’ religious attitudes at SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Program Khusus Boyolali. This study employed a qualitative research method. The researchers directly observed the phenomenon in the field according to the formulated research questions. Data collection techniques included interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis techniques involved data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. Data validation techniques included triangulation, the robustness of observation, and the expansion of observation.

The school principal adopts a democratic leadership style as a strategy for decision-making in developing students’ religious attitudes. The development of religiosity encompasses facilitative and educational strategies. Regarding religiosity development, a renewed program is required to achieve the school’s vision and mission. The application of religiosity development through innovative leadership and creating a positive environment is an ongoing innovation initiated by the school principal. The attitude of religiosity as the principal’s innovation aims to shape a positive environment and revive the Sunnah practices through school routines, which are expected to become students’ daily habit at home and outside the school.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Vironika Kumalasari
AU  - Muhammad Nur Rochim
AU  - Mohammad Zakki Azani
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/09/28
TI  - The Innovative Leadership Style of the School Principal in Developing Student’s Religiosity Program at SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Program Khusus Boyolali
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Islamic and Muhammadiyah Studies (ICIMS 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 462
EP  - 477
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-102-9_42
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-102-9_42
ID  - Kumalasari2023
ER  -