Exploring teacher leadership readiness: Effects on school transformation and student engagement in Indonesia

บทคัดย่อ

This study explores teacher leadership readiness and its impact on various
aspects of school transformation, including improvements in school culture,
teaching practices, and student engagement in Indonesia. A mixed-methods
approach was employed, utilizing a survey to assess teacher leadership
readiness across four key domains: school culture, teacher leadership work,
teacher leadership demand, and teacher leadership supply. The quantitative
data revealed that social readiness for teacher leadership was significant, with
an average score of 65 percent indicating that approximately 70 percent of
teachers felt adequately prepared for leadership roles. The study identified
key positive changes, including increased collaboration among teachers, the
adoption of innovative teaching methods, and enhanced student participation
in classroom learning activities. A supportive environment characterized by
open communication, shared objectives, and collaborative efforts was found
to optimize student performance. The results underscore the essential role
of teacher leadership in enhancing the effectiveness of school organizations.
Future research should focus on the specific requirements for teacher leadership
roles, particularly for non-teaching leaders, and could benefit from longitudinal
studies to track changes in readiness over time or cross-country comparisons to
explore variables affecting leadership readiness.