The Role of Principal in Implementing the 2013 Curriculum-Based Learning at SMP Negeri 6 Unggul Sekayu Musi Banyuasin Regency

This article aimed to determine and describe the role of the principal in implementing the 2013 curriculum learning in SMP Negeri 6 Unggul Sekayu, Musi Banyuasin Regency. This research was descriptive qualitative. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed through four steps comprising data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that principal in implementing the 2013 Curriculum; 1) mapped the quality of learning through the 2013 Curriculum Implementation program, increasing the ability to teach teachers and creating a conducive school climate; 2) determined the 2013 curriculum implementation programs through vision and mission of the school; 3) improved the teaching quality of teachers; and 4) created conducive school climate.