Characteristics of the Principal Time Proportion in Basic Education and Learning Quality Improvement

Abstract

This study aims to determine the characteristics of time management of school principals in basic education. This research was conducted in one of the provinces in Indonesia which has the largest population. Respondents in the head of elementary and junior high schools are spread in regencies and cities. The research method uses quantitative methods by processing descriptive statistical data. The results of the study show that in general the proportion of the Principal's work is still dominated by administrative work, however, activities related to teacher professional development including supervision have also been carried out even though the portion still needs to be improved. The Principal works on various specific and general tasks with varying proportions. But most of it is used to work with teachers to solve problems related to students. Keywords—characteristics of the proportion of the principal's time; learning quality improvement