The Strategy of Instructional Leadership towards the Advancement of Graduate Competitive Quality: A Case Study at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 5 Jakarta Utara

This article aims to examine the strategy of instructional leadership implemented by the school principal of MAN 5 Jakarta Utara in elevating the quality of graduate competitiveness. The approach used in this study is qualitative research employing a case study design. Result of this study reveals that the strategy of instructional leadership executed by the principal of MAN 5 Jakarta Utara encompasses the followings: a). Literacy-based learning innovation which integrates the competence of academic writing (scientific) into the entire courses by emphasizing on English, Indonesian language and Science; b). Carrying out an annual merit-contract with the regional office of Ministry of Religious Affairs, division of Pendidikan Madrasah (PENMAD) either from the quality of teacher or student; and c). Providing reward to the best teacher and the excellent student as well as the use of effective time allocation. In a nutshell, the instructional leadership practiced by the principal MAN 5 Jakarta Utara is somewhat-implemented. Nevertheless, it is crucial to pay attention to a strategy in building parents awareness on the importance of pursuing further study to higher education and strenghtening a foreign language literacy to enhance the quality of graduate competitivness.