THE ROLE OF THE PRINCIPAL OF MADRASA AS A SUPERVISOR IN DEVELOPING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE IN MTs. Al MUSLIMIN

The purpose of this research is to determine the role of the madrasa principal as a supervisor in developing professional competence of teachers at MTs Al-Muslimin with the scopes: 1) To find out the role of the madrasa principal as a supervisor at MTs. Al Muslimin, 2) To find out the forms of supervision conducted by the madrasa principal at Al Muslimin MTs, 3) To find out the madrasa principal supervision functions related to learning at MTs Al Muslimin, 4) To find out how the principal of Madrasa develops professional competence of teachers through supervision activities at MTs Al Muslimin. The method applied in this study is qualitative method. Data were collected through interview, observation and document study techniques. The technique of data analysis were data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusion. The supervision form of MTs Al Muslimin principal is by using academic supervision which is carried out to monitor and find out the teacher in carrying out learning activities ranging from planning, implementation, and assessment activities. The technique of supervision by the principal of madrasas is through class visits; classroom observation; and hold a meeting (meeting). Madrasa principal uses democratic characteristics which are through deliberation, collaboration, and making decisions from teachers’ opinions. His communication with the teacher is very good such as greeting, and joking with the teacher.Keyword: Supervision of madrasah principal, teacher professional competence