Learning Leadership Practices to Improve Sustainable Teacher Productivity in Islamic Schools

Abstract

The issue of declining teacher quality and productivity has become a pressing concern in contemporary education, particularly within Islamic schools where principals must balance administrative management with instructional leadership. This study aims to examine how learning leadership based principalship enhances sustainable teachers’ work productivity at MA Darul Hikmah Tulungagung. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings reveal that the principal, through his roles as a learning motivator, learning facilitator, and learning designer and coach, successfully cultivates a supportive and collaborative work environment that enhances teachers’ enthusiasm, efficiency, and professional performance. The study concludes that learning leadership serves as an effective and adaptable model for improving sustainable teacher productivity and fostering a reflective, learning-oriented institutional culture within the context of Islamic education. Key words: Learning Leadership; Sustainable; Teacher Productivity; Islamic Education