COLLABORATIVE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND ITS IMPACT ON ENGLISH TEACHERS’ COMPETENCE IN EFL CLASSROOMS

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the contribution of collaborative school leadership to the enhancement of English teachers’ competence in EFL classrooms at SMP Negeri 18 Palembang. The research employed a quantitative descriptive method with a correlational approach. Data were gathered through questionnaires distributed to 50 English teachers and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that collaborative leadership has a positive and significant effect on teachers’ competencies, including pedagogical, social, and personal domains. By engaging teachers in decision-making and instructional planning, the principal fosters a participative, open, and supportive school culture. This collaborative environment enhances teachers’ professionalism, teamwork, and the overall quality of English language instruction in EFL contexts. The findings emphasize the importance of implementing collaborative leadership practices to strengthen teacher competence and promote effective teaching and learning within the educational setting.