The Role of School Principals in Improving Student Discipline through School-Based Management in Elementary Schools

This study aims to examine the role of school principals in improving student discipline through the implementation of School-Based Management (SBM) at An-Nisaa Elementary School, South Tangerang. Student discipline is a crucial aspect of character education and significantly influences the effectiveness of the learning process. However, many schools still face challenges in maintaining consistent student discipline due to managerial, environmental, and individual factors. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation involving the principal, teachers, and students. Data analysis was conducted using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing techniques. The findings indicate that the principal plays a strategic role as a leader, manager, supervisor, motivator, and innovator in strengthening student discipline through SBM. The principal’s strategies include enforcing school regulations consistently, fostering teacher discipline as role models, strengthening collaboration with parents, and implementing reward and punishment systems. Supporting factors include strong school culture, teacher commitment, and parental involvement, while inhibiting factors involve students’ diverse backgrounds and external environmental influences. The study concludes that effective principal leadership through SBM significantly contributes to improving student discipline and creating a conducive school climate.

principal leadership, student discipline, school-based management, elementary school, character education

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