The Influence of Transformational Leadership and Student Motivation on The Performance of Junior High School Teachers in Bima City

Abstract

This research is motivated by the crucial role of teachers in enhancing the quality of education, where teacher performance is influenced by various factors, including the transformational leadership of school principals and student motivation. The objective of this study is to analyze the simultaneous and partial effects of transformational leadership and student motivation on the performance of junior high
school teachers in Bima City. The research method employed is quantitative with a survey approach. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to a sample of junior high school teachers in Bima City. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear
regression techniques. The results of the study indicate that transformational leadership and student motivation simultaneously have a significant effect on teacher performance. Partially, transformational leadership has a positive and significant influence on teacher
performance, as does student motivation, which also demonstrates a positive and significant influence on teacher performance. The conclusion of this research is that effective transformational leadership of school principals and high student motivation
contribute positively to the improvement of junior high school teacher performance in Bima City. Therefore, efforts to enhance transformational leadership and student motivation need to be a concern in educational policies to improve teacher quality