Pedagogical Leadership of the Principal at SMP Negeri 1 Banggai and SMP Negeri Satap Tolokibit

Schools with complete facilities and those with limited resources face distinct challenges in implementing pedagogical leadership, thereby requiring adaptive and context-sensitive strategies. This study aims to analyze the principal’s pedagogical leadership in: (1) developing teachers’ pedagogical competence, (2) improving teachers’ professional competence, and (3) building a culture of teacher learning. The research was conducted at SMP Negeri 1 Banggai and SMP Negeri Satap Tolokibit using a de