Adaptive Leadership of Principal as The Key Pillar of Teacher’s Digital Transformation in Disruption Era: A Case Study at State Senior High Schools
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Abstract: The quick rate of technology innovation in the disruption era has highlighted teachers' inadequate digital competency, posing hurdles to effective digital transformation in education. This research looks at how principals use adaptive leadership to help high school teachers transition to the digital age. Qualitative techniques were used to conduct in-depth interviews with 5 principals and 5 teachers in Jakarta City. Triangulation helped ensure the integrity and trustworthiness of the data. Findings indicate that the adaptive leadership practices of principals make substantial contributions to enabling digital transformation. Behaviors that emerge from the adaptive leadership of principals include (1) developing fresh ideas for organizational goals, (2) creating a collaborative culture, (3) creative behavior, (4) developing an innovative school culture, (5) building strong trust and (6) providing space for teachers to enhance their talents. These behaviors not only enhance teachers’ digital competency but also create an innovative school ecology that can respond to technological upheaval. The report recommends that educational stakeholders emphasize leadership development programs to educate principals with adaptive leadership abilities, allowing them to successfully assist teachers in adopting digital technology for improved educational results.
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