Leadership of Ece Principal in Growth Character Through Stifin Method in Kindergarten

摘要

Early Childhood Education (ECE) is the stage and stage of learning era of golden age. At this time the child experiencing the process of growing the most optimal, both cognitive and mental attitudes. For that required a quality learning process that is able to grow the character. The leadership of ECE heads influences the effectiveness of character education. One STIFIn method is believed to have a formulation in character education. The study used a qualitative approach, with a single case study design. The results showed that the principal in TK Plus Mutiara Ilmu, Pandaan was quite effective in interpersonal communication with the teacher. The principal implements a transactional leadership pattern that brings the teacher's moral imperative in applying the child's character development. Teachers with STIFIn methods are more open and have a positive attitude. Based on the STIFIn circulation theory, the principal has relatively good team, and is in a strong position. In addition supported by subordinates, it also effectively affects subordinates, in addition STIFIn methods are able to provide differences and effective changes in interpersonal communication to teachers and children in growth character.