THE ROLE OF THE PRINCIPAL IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The aims of this study were 1) to analyze the implementation of the principal's role as a motivator in improving the quality of online learning during the covid-19 pandemic at Bintoro 4 Demak State Elementary School, 2) to analyze the implementation of the principal's role as a supervisor in improving the quality of online learning during the covid pandemic. -19 at the Bintoro 4 Demak State Elementary School, 3) analyzing the impact of providing motivation and supervision on improving the quality of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic at the Bintoro 4 Demak State Elementary School. The method used in this research is qualitative phenomenology. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation and documentation. The data analysis technique uses the theory of Milles and Hubermen which consists of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. As for the validity of the data using the degree of trust (credibility), transferability (transferability), dependability (dependability), certainty (confirmability). The results of the study 1) The implementation of the principal's role as a motivator in improving the quality of online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic at Bintoro 4 Demak Elementary School includes (1) utilizing all potential, coordinating and increasing collaboration of all school components, (2) giving appreciation to outstanding teachers and students, (3) providing direction, guidance and advice to teachers and students, (4) conducting multi-way communication with various stakeholders. 2) Implementation of the role of the principal as a supervisor in improving the quality of online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic at Bintoro 4 Demak Public Elementary School online by means of the principal sending a question form regarding the completeness of learning administration using google form, so that the completeness of the learning device can be found. . after it is known that there are learning problems the principal provides academic assistance through private conversations using video calls and face-to-face online meetings using google meet. 3) The positive impact of providing motivation and supervision on improving the quality of online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic at Bintoro 4 Demak Elementary School is that all school members have enthusiasm for learning, teachers are enthusiastic in teaching and students are increasingly independent in learning. The impact of the existence of e-supervision carried out by the principal, teachers can carry out online learning by collaborating with technology.