Ibrahim Bafadal, Ahmad Nurabadi, Ahmad Yusuf Sobri, Imam Gunawan
The purpose of this study is to describe the competence level of beginner principals as instructional leaders in primary schools. The aspects measured are: (1) personal competence; (2) professional competence; and (3) social competence. The research approach used is quantitative. The instrument used was a questionnaire. The research sample was 34 beginner principals, from 3 regions namely Malang City, Kediri Regency, and Pamekasan Regency; East Java, Indonesia. The data obtained were analysed using descriptive analysis. Based on the results of data analysis, it was concluded that: (1) personal competencies faced by beginner principals; (2) professional competencies faced by beginner principals in; and (3) social competencies faced by beginner principals in the excellent category. © 2019, Primrose Hall Publishing Group.
Department of Educational Administration, State University of Malang, Indonesia
