Mudir: Manajemen Pendidikan Journal is a scientific journal published by the Islamic Education Management Study Program, Faculty of Tarbiyah, Sunan Drajat Islamic Boarding School Institute, Lamongan, East Java, Indonesia. The journal publishes scholarly manuscripts in the field of educational management. P-ISSN : 2655-9331 E-ISSN : 2657-2230
Islamic Education Management Study Program, Faculty of Tarbiyah, Sunan Drajat Islamic Boarding School Institute, Lamongan, East Java, Indonesia.
Strategies for Building Brand Image to Develop The Competitiveness of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah in Tulungagung Regency
This study aims to analyze brand image development strategies and efforts to enhance the competitiveness of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (Islamic Elementary Schools) in Tulungagung Regency. In the context of increasingly intense competition among elementary educational institutions, Madrasah Ibtidaiyah are required not only to excel academically but also to establish a positive public image within the community. This study employs a qualitative approach using a case study method conducted in several leading Madrasah Ibtidaiyah in Tulungagung. The findings reveal that the brand image of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah is shaped by various factors, including the quality of educational services, teacher competence, student achievements, the strengthening of Islamic values, and effective communication with the community. Furthermore, collaborative strategies involving stakeholders, the utilization of digital media, and curriculum innovation are key factors in enhancing the competitiveness of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. The implications of this study are expected to serve as a reference for madrasah administrators in designing strategic programs aimed at strengthening institutional identity while ensuring sustainable competitiveness.
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The Implementation of Human Resource Management in Improving The Productivity of Arabic Language Teachers At Pesantren
This study aims to analyze the implementation of Human Resource Management (HRM) in improving the productivity of Arabic language teachers at Pesantren. The study employed a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation and were analyzed using the interactive analysis model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana. The findings reveal that HRM is implemented through several functions, namely recruitment and selection, placement, training and development, performance appraisal, reward systems, and career development. The implementation of these functions contributes to improving the productivity of Arabic language teachers, as reflected in the enhancement of instructional quality, the use of more innovative teaching methods, the development of teaching materials, increased work discipline, and greater participation in academic and language development programs. The findings confirm that effective and sustainable HRM practices play a strategic role in enhancing teacher productivity and supporting the achievement of educational goals within the pesantren environment. Keywords
Religious Culture Based Character Learning Management in MIN 1 Malang and MIN 2 Malang
Character education is one of the main focuses of national education that requires systematic management so that character values can be internalized in students' behavior. In the context of madrasas, religious culture is a strategic instrument to support character formation through various learning and habituation activities. However, the success of character education is largely determined by the effectiveness of the learning management applied. This study aims to analyze the management of religious culture-based character learning in MIN 1 Malang and MIN 2 Malang which includes aspects of planning, implementation, and evaluation. The research uses a qualitative approach with a multisite study design. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and documentation studies involving madrasah heads, deputy heads of curriculum, teachers, and students. Data analysis is carried out through data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing with cross-site analysis techniques. The results of the study show that character learning planning is carried out in an integrated manner with the vision and mission of the madrasah, curriculum, religious culture programs, and the organization of supporting resources. The implementation of character learning is realized through the integration of character values in learning, habituation of religious culture, teacher example, and continuous coordination. MIN 1 Malang implements a coordination pattern based on the leadership of madrasah heads, while MIN 2 Malang develops systemic patterns through special teams and strengthening institutional religious culture. Evaluation is carried out on an ongoing basis through supervision, program monitoring, and assessment of student character development. The findings of the study confirm that the integration of management functions and religious culture is the main factor in the success of the formation of students' character in madrasah.
Transformational Leadership and the TLIM Model for Strengthening Organizational Capacity and Competitive Advantage in Madrasah
Islamic junior secondary schools (madrasah) in Indonesia face persistent challenges of quality disparity and intensifying institutional competition, demanding effective leadership strategies to sustain organizational performance and public trust. This study aimed to analyze the transformational leadership strategies employed by the principal of MTsN 3 Malang in realizing organizational capacity and competitive advantage. Employing a qualitative case study design, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis involving the principal, vice-principals, teachers, and educational staff as key informants; data validity was ensured through source and method triangulation, followed by condensation, display, and conclusion-drawing as analytical procedures. The findings revealed that transformational leadership was operationalized through three integrated strategies: (1) participatory and data-driven strategic decision-making directed at strengthening flagship programs and educational service quality; (2) mobilization and empowerment of human resources through collaborative culture-building, collective commitment, and professional support for teachers and staff; and (3) institutional change and innovation encompassing excellence program development, student achievement coaching, and cultivation of a competitive academic culture. These three strategies collectively formed a distinctive leadership typology termed Transformational Leadership with Inspirational Motivation (TLIM), which functioned as the strategic driver behind a significant rise in student achievements from 28 to 71 recorded accomplishments between 2023 and 2024 alongside strengthened institutional reputation and sustained community trust. This study contributes a contextualized TLIM model for Islamic educational management, offering empirically grounded implications for madrasah leadership development policy and practice in the Indonesian context.
Arsitektur Manajemen Kurikulum Bahasa Arab Cerdas: Integrasi Artificial Intelligence pada Sistem Informasi Pendidikan Era 5.0
Transformasi digital di era Society 5.0 menuntut lembaga pendidikan untuk mengembangkan sistem manajemen kurikulum yang adaptif dan berbasis teknologi cerdas. Dalam konteks pembelajaran bahasa Arab di madrasah, integrasi Kecerdasan Buatan (Artificial Intelligence/AI) ke dalam sistem informasi pendidikan masih memerlukan kerangka manajemen kurikulum yang terstruktur. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan arsitektur manajemen kurikulum bahasa Arab cerdas yang terintegrasi dengan AI guna meningkatkan efektivitas dan efisiensi pembelajaran. Penelitian menggunakan metode Research and Development (R&D) yang meliputi tahap analisis kebutuhan, perancangan model, pengembangan prototipe, validasi ahli, dan uji kelayakan awal. Data diperoleh melalui studi literatur, wawancara, observasi, serta penilaian dari ahli materi bahasa Arab, ahli desain sistem informasi, dan praktisi manajemen pendidikan Islam. Hasil penelitian menghasilkan arsitektur kurikulum cerdas yang mengintegrasikan capaian pembelajaran bahasa Arab dengan berbagai fitur berbasis AI dalam sistem informasi pendidikan. Fitur tersebut meliputi pemrosesan bahasa alami (Natural Language Processing/NLP) untuk evaluasi aspek nahwu, algoritma personalisasi pembelajaran untuk penyesuaian beban belajar peserta didik, serta dashboard analitik untuk mendukung pengambilan keputusan akademik. Hasil validasi menunjukkan bahwa model yang dikembangkan memperoleh kategori sangat valid dan layak untuk diimplementasikan pada lingkungan madrasah. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa integrasi AI sebagai bagian inti dari manajemen kurikulum mampu meningkatkan kualitas pengelolaan pembelajaran bahasa Arab secara lebih adaptif, terukur, dan berorientasi pada kebutuhan peserta didik. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada pengembangan manajemen pendidikan Islam berbasis teknologi dengan menawarkan kerangka kerja sistematis yang dapat menjadi acuan implementasi kurikulum cerdas di lembaga pendidikan Islam pada era digital.
Self-Efficacy as a Mediator of Leadership, Learning Organization, Motivation, and Teachers’ Innovative Behavior
This study examines the uneven development of innovative behavior among public elementary school teachers in responding to changing learning demands. It aims to analyze the direct effects of transformational leadership, learning organization, motivation, and self-efficacy on teachers’ innovative behavior and to test the mediating role of self-efficacy. A quantitative explanatory design was employed. Data were collected through a closed-ended Likert-scale questionnaire administered to 374 public elementary school teachers in Serang Regency, selected through proportional stratified sampling from a population of 5,645 teachers. Hypotheses were tested using Structural Equation Modeling based on Partial Least Squares. The findings show that transformational leadership, learning organization, motivation, and self-efficacy positively affect teachers’ innovative behavior. The three exogenous variables also positively influence self-efficacy. Self-efficacy emerged as the strongest predictor and partially mediated all indirect relationships. These results contribute to educational management by emphasizing the importance of strengthening teachers’ professional confidence in developing school innovation.
Recovery Strategy Sistem Pendidikan dalam Membangun Kepercayaan Pelanggan pada Perguruan Tinggi Swasta di Universitas Nusantara PGRI (UNP) Kediri
This important study aims to explore in greater depth the system recovery strategy implemented by UNP Kediri to restore the institution’s health following the crisis it experienced in 2015—namely, the suspension of campus operations—and how UNP Kediri has since been able to rebound, grow, and become competitive, ultimately regaining the trust of its stakeholders through a strategic recovery plan for the university. The recovery strategy was implemented comprehensively by examining the university’s challenges, which highlighted the need for a simple strategic revitalization model. This study employed a qualitative research method using a case study approach. Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews, document analysis, and observation. To ensure data validity, the researcher assessed credibility, dependability, and confirmability. Data analysis was conducted through data condensation by filtering information from raw data, presenting the data through the integration of information, and drawing conclusions a process that also included data verification. The research results indicate that: Strategies for the recovery of the higher education system must be tailored to the specific challenges faced. The findings identify three types of strategic recovery challenges, consistent with Suwarsono’s theory on corporate recovery. The issues addressed in this study include: student enrollment capacity, manipulation of academic data, and the implementation of academic process standards, which were resolved by UNP Kediri through three actions, namely: 1.) Recovery by forming a crisis management team, carried out by: building good relationships with journalists and forming an internal campus recovery team; 2.) Recovery through the replacement of top leadership, resulting in: commitment to work among organizational stakeholders, an effective communication system, and an improvement in organizational culture toward a more positive direction; 3.) Recovery through a shift in the organization’s strategic orientation, carried out using SWOT analysis, with follow-up actions including: improvements to the LPMPSDM, which encompassed enhancements to service systems and various policies aimed at quality and institutional reform.
Academic Quality Assurance Model in Enhancing The Competitive Advantage of Nahdlatul Ulama University
Academic quality assurance has become a strategic necessity amid global competition, digital transformation, and the Sustainable Development Goals, yet universities affiliated with Nahdlatul Ulama (PTNU) face the added challenge of reconciling national academic standards with the preservation of Ahlussunnah wal Jama’ah institutional identity. This study analyzes and develops an academic quality assurance model for strengthening the competitive advantage of PTNU institutions. Employing a qualitative multisite case study at Universitas Islam Malang and Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis with university leaders, quality assurance units, lecturers, and institutional stakeholders, and analyzed using interactive data condensation, display, and cross-site comparison. Both institutions implement quality assurance through integrated policies, continuous evaluation, digital governance, and the internalization of Aswaja An-Nahdliyah values into academic culture. Unlike conventional Total Quality Management models that treat institutional culture as peripheral context, this study’s central novelty is demonstrating that Islamic ideological identity functions as an active, difficult-to-replicate governance resource that directly shapes policy formulation and translates into measurable institutional gains, including superior accreditation, stronger stakeholder trust, and international recognition. The study contributes a contextual, value-based academic quality assurance model for Islamic higher education and offers strategic guidance for university leaders and policymakers seeking to align academic governance with institutional identity in faith-based universities.
Pengaruh Model Manajemen Pembelajaran Berbasis Steam terhadap Kemampuan Literasi Digital dalam Pendidikan IPS
The low level of students’ digital literacy in Social Studies education has become a significant challenge in meeting the demands of 21st-century competencies. In addition, learning management practices that effectively integrate technology, creativity, and problem-solving skills into the learning process remain insufficiently implemented. This study aims to examine the effect of a STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning management model on students’ digital literacy skills in Social Studies. The novelty of this study lies in the development of a STEAM-based learning management framework specifically designed for Social Studies education to enhance students’ digital literacy as a key 21st-century competency, whereas previous studies have primarily focused on learning outcomes or critical thinking skills within science-related disciplines. This study employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental method with a pretest-posttest control group design. The sample consisted of 60 students, including 30 students in the experimental group and 30 students in the control group. Data were collected through tests and questionnaires that had met validity and reliability requirements. Data analysis was conducted using normality tests, homogeneity tests, N-Gain analysis, and the Independent Samples t-Test. The findings revealed that the experimental group achieved an average N-Gain score of 0.76 (high category) with an effectiveness level of 76.14%, while the control group obtained an average N-Gain score of 0.25 (low category) with an effectiveness level of 25.44%. The Independent Samples t-Test yielded a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05) and a t-value of 36.127, indicating a statistically significant difference between the experimental and control groups. These results demonstrate that the STEAM-based learning management model is effective in improving students’ digital literacy skills in Social Studies. Furthermore, the study indicates that learning management integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics creates a more contextual, interactive, collaborative, and problem-solving-oriented learning environment. The model also contributes to the development of students’ critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration skills. Therefore, the STEAM-based learning management model can serve as an innovative strategy for strengthening digital literacy and enhancing the quality of Social Studies education to support the development of 21st-century competencies in the era of digital transformation.
Beyond the WEIRD Paradigm: Toward Inclusive Management Approaches to Burnout and Anxiety
The phenomena of burnout and anxiety have become a serious concern in global mental health due to their impact on individual psychological well-being and productivity. Although research on work stress continues to grow, the literature remains largely dominated by Western perspectives, leaving sociocultural aspects in non-Western populations understudied. This systematic review aims to examine how sociocultural factors influence the prevalence, manifestations, and coping strategies for burnout and anxiety in adolescents and adults across various professions. This study followed PRISMA guidelines and searched the Scopus database through 2025. A total of 103 primary studies were selected after a screening process and methodological quality evaluation using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) instrument. The analysis was conducted using narrative thematic analysis and supported by bibliometric mapping using VOS viewer software. The results indicate that cultural context plays a role in shaping experiences of burnout and anxiety. Several studies in collectivistic societies reported more frequent somatization symptoms, while studies in more individualistic societies tended to show a predominance of emotional exhaustion. Furthermore, this study found a predominance of WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic) samples in the mental health literature, indicating a limited representation of non-Western cultures. Factors such as social stigma, hierarchical structures, and demands for self-sacrifice were associated with an increased risk of burnout, particularly in caregiving professions. Conversely, communal support and spirituality were reported as adaptive coping strategies in various Eastern cultural contexts. These findings underscore the importance of developing more culturally sensitive mental health interventions and organizational policies. However, the results of this study should be interpreted with caution, as the heterogeneity of cultural characteristics and study designs analyzed may limit the generalizability of the findings. Therefore, further research with a more diverse cross-cultural approach is needed to strengthen our understanding of burnout and anxiety in a global context.
The Directorate General of Pesantren: Structural Opportunities and Policy Challenges
The establishment of the Directorate General of Pesantren under Presidential Regulation No. 18 of 2026 represents a major institutional reform in Indonesia’s religious education governance. From a public policy perspective, institutional restructuring serves as a governance instrument to strengthen policy capacity, coordination, and implementation effectiveness while addressing long-standing fragmentation in pesantren administration (Dunn, 2003; Howlett, Ramesh, & Perl, 2020). With more than 42,000 registered pesantren serving millions of santri, this reform reflects the growing strategic role of pesantren within the national education system (Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, 2025). This study employs a qualitative library research design using purposively selected policy documents, government regulations, academic books, and peer-reviewed journal articles. Data were analyzed through qualitative content analysis, thematic coding, and comparative policy analysis, while source triangulation ensured the credibility of the findings. The results suggest that the Directorate General creates opportunities for stronger institutional coordination and policy integration but may also generate challenges related to bureaucratic expansion, overlapping authority, fiscal inequality, and institutional adaptability. This study argues that policy effectiveness depends not merely on organizational restructuring but on governance quality, operationalized through adaptive decision-making, participatory stakeholder engagement, and equitable resource allocation and policy implementation across diverse categories of pesantren.
AI-Based Prophetic Curriculum in Islamic Religious Education: Integrating Humanization, Liberation, and Transcendence
This research aims to formulate an ijtihad model of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based prophetic curriculum in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) from a curriculum management perspective. The study is motivated by the rapid transformation of education in the digital era, characterized by the widespread adoption of AI technologies that enhance learning efficiency and accessibility while simultaneously raising concerns related to ethics, dehumanization, and the erosion of educational values. This research employed a qualitative library research approach combined with normative-managerial conceptual analysis. Data were collected from peer-reviewed journal articles, scholarly books, and international reports published between 2013 and 2025, focusing on Islamic education, curriculum management, educational technology, and artificial intelligence. Sources were selected based on relevance, academic credibility, and contribution to discussions on prophetic education, AI integration, and curriculum development. The findings indicate that the development of an AI-based PAI curriculum requires a foundation of moral ijtihad as an ethical framework for responding to technological advancements. The proposed curriculum model integrates the prophetic values of humanization, liberation, and transcendence into the core functions of curriculum management, namely planning, organizing, implementation, and evaluation. The model offers several advantages over existing PAI curriculum frameworks by embedding prophetic values throughout the curriculum process, providing a structured mechanism for AI integration with ethical safeguards, and addressing contemporary challenges such as digital literacy, algorithmic bias, and technological dependency. These dimensions are often absent in conventional PAI curriculum models. Consequently, the proposed framework contributes to curriculum innovation and offers a conceptual basis for developing Islamic education policies and practices that balance technological advancement with character formation and spiritual development in the digital era.
The Influence of Digital Competence and Work Motivation on Academic Service Quality
This study aims to examine the influence of digital competence of educational staff on academic service quality through the dual mediation of work motivation and performance at Campus 2 of State University of Surabaya(UNESA). The research employed a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional survey design involving 106 educational staff selected through purposive sampling and stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire with 68 items measuring digital competence (DigCompEdu), work motivation (Herzberg's Theory), performance (IWPQ), and academic service quality (HEdPERF). Data analysis utilized Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with IBM AMOS 24.0 and bootstrapping technique with 5000 resamples. Results revealed that digital competence significantly affects work motivation (β=0.453; p<0.001), performance (β=0.287; p<0.001), work motivation influences performance (β=0.394; p<0.001), and performance affects academic service quality (β=0.521; p<0.001). The dual mediation effect was significant with total indirect effect β=0.238 (p=0.002), and the model explains 67.4% of academic service quality variance. The novelty lies in integrating a comprehensive serial mediation model, demonstrating that digital competence transformation into academic service quality requires simultaneous psychological (motivation) and behavioral (performance) pathways within Indonesian higher education contexts. Digital competence improves the quality of academic services by strengthening work motivation and optimizing performance. These findings confirm that improving academic services in higher education requires an integrated strategy that combines digital competence development, motivational interventions, and systematic performance management.
Digital competence; Work motivation; Academic service quality.
Management of Arabic Language Learning in Islamic Education: A Communicative Approach, Evaluation, and Quality Development in Islamic Education
Arabic language learning in Islamic religious universities faces challenges such as diverse initial student abilities, low levels of active participation, and the need to integrate a communicative approach with an Islamic context. This situation is further complicated in institutions located in Muslim minority areas, necessitating systematic and adaptive learning management innovations. This study aims to analyze Arabic language learning management innovations at the Jembrana Islamic School of Islamic Studies, Bali, encompassing aspects of learning planning, implementation, and evaluation. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews with lecturers and students, and analysis of learning documents. Data were analyzed thematically to identify key patterns and findings related to learning innovation practices. The results indicate that Arabic language learning management encompasses learning planning conducted through student needs analysis, goal formulation based on a communicative approach, and the selection of student-centered learning strategies. Learning implementation integrates dialogue activities, conversation simulations, and project-based assignments that encourage active student involvement. Learning evaluation is conducted comprehensively, encompassing aspects of knowledge, attitudes, and skills, and is supported by lecturer reflection and student feedback as part of the process evaluation. Arabic language learning management at the Jembrana Islamic School of Education, Bali, demonstrates a systematic effort to improve the quality of learning. To support sustainable innovation, strengthening the use of digital media and managing learning time is necessary to ensure a more effective learning process that meets student needs.
Manajemen Pesantrenpreneur untuk Mewujudkan Kemandirian Ekonomi Pesantren: Studi Kasus Pondok Pesantren Modern Al-Kautsar Sumbersari, Srono, Banyuwangi
Islamic boarding schools (Pesantren) play a strategic role not only as educational and da'wah institutions, but also as institutions for the economic empowerment of the community. Law Number 18 of 2019 concerning Islamic Boarding Schools (Pesantren) emphasizes the role of Islamic boarding schools in education, da'wah, and community empowerment, including economic empowerment. This article aims to analyze the management of Islamic boarding school entrepreneurs in realizing economic independence in Islamic boarding schools, using a case study of the Al-Kautsar Modern Islamic Boarding School in Sumbersari, Srono, Banyuwangi. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study design, focusing the analysis on the management functions of planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling (POAC). The study results indicate that Al-Kautsar Modern Islamic Boarding School has developed a pesantren business unit as an alternative source of income. However, the implementation of pesantrenpreneur management still requires strengthening the planning system, organizational structure, implementation mechanisms, and integrated evaluation and control. Systematically strengthening pesantrenpreneur management has the potential to promote economic independence in Islamic boarding schools while strengthening institutional commitment without abandoning Islamic educational values.
Neuropsychology and Transformational Leadership: Integrative Strategies for Managing Students’ Attention, Memory, and Emotions
Elementary education faces complex challenges in managing students' learning processes involving cognitive (attention and memory) and affective (emotion) aspects. Transformational leadership of school principals plays a strategic role in creating a learning ecosystem that supports the optimization of students' neurocognitive functions. This research library aims to analyze the integration between neuropsychological principles (attention, memory, and emotion) and transformational leadership practices in elementary education, as well as formulating effective management strategies. The method used is a systematic literature review analyzing 18 sources covering Atkinson-Shiffrin's information processing theory, educational neuropsychology, transformational leadership, and research on emotion and learning. The results show that (1) students' attention can be managed through leadership strategies that create distraction-free environments and optimal stimulation; (2) working and long-term memory can be optimized through structured repetition, meaningful learning, and information elaboration; (3) positive emotions (happiness) increase memory encoding efficiency, while negative emotions (anxiety, sadness) disrupt retention and recall processes. Transformational leadership contributes through exemplary behavior, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individual consideration. This study recommends an integrative leadership model based on neuropsychology to improve learning quality in elementary education.
Strategic Management of Islamic Boarding Schools in Developing Students' Achievements in The Qur’an Recitation Competition
Pesantren as an Islamic educational institution has a strategic role in producing superior human resources, but not all pesantren are able to consistently produce students' achievements, especially in the Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur’an (MTQ) competition. This indicates the importance of management based on planned and sustainable strategic management. This study aims to analyze the pesantren's strategic management in developing students' achievements in the MTQ competition. The study uses a qualitative approach with a multi-site study design at Pondok Pesantren Madrasatul Qur’an Tebuireng Jombang and Pondok Pesantren Walisongo Cukir Jombang. Research subjects included caretakers, supervisors, and students, with data collection techniques in the form of in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation studies. Data analysis uses an interactive model through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions, as well as validity testing through source and technique triangulation. The research results indicate that both pesantren implement strategic management comprehensively through strategic environmental analysis, strategy formulation based on pesantren values, implementation of MTQ development programs integrated into the education system, as well as continuous evaluation through program monitoring and improvement. The difference in strategy lies in the institutional approach and the pattern of technical development tailored to the characteristics of each pesantren. This study contributes to the development of Islamic education management studies by offering a conceptual model of pesantren strategic management based on Qur'anic achievement built on two distinct, empirically grounded strategic patterns a specialization-based pathway centered on branch-specific talent mapping at Madrasatul Qur’an Tebuireng, and a habituation-based pathway centered on collective discipline and structured daily routine at Walisongo Cukir, and provides practical implications for the continuous improvement of MTQ development quality.
Digital Good Governance in Pesantren-Based Madrasas: A Conceptual Model
This study aims to formulate a model of Good Governance of Islamic Boarding Schools in the management of Islamic education in Islamic boarding school-based madrasas in the digital era. Digital transformation has driven increased demands for transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of Islamic educational institutions, so a governance model is needed that is able to integrate the principles of good governance with the values of Islamic boarding schools. This study uses a qualitative approach with literature studies through systematic literature review with the stages of literature selection, thematic coding, concept synthesis, and comparative model formulation. The analysis was carried out through a targeted literature search, thematic grouping, comparison between findings, and concept synthesis to build a model. The literature used includes the study of education governance, Islamic education management, and digital transformation. The results of the study show that pesantren-based madrasah governance is hybrid, namely a combination of kiai authority, pesantren's collective culture, and modern management demands that work through the interaction between value logic, institutional structure, and digital system. Digitalization acts as a reinforcement in the aspects of transparency, accountability, data management efficiency, and stakeholder involvement through information system integration and institutional data standardization, although it is still faced with limited human resource capacity, cultural resistance, and institutional readiness. The novelty of this research lies in the effort to more fully assemble the four main elements, namely Islamic values, good governance principles, digital technology, and the institutional character of pesantren into one analytical framework that places pesantren as actors who participate in shaping the direction of transformation, not just recipients of change that have been fragmented in previous studies in the context of Indonesian pesantren so far.
Pengaruh Servant Leadership dan Iklim Organisasi Terhadap Organizational Citizenship Behavior : Studi Empiris Pada Guru SD Negeri
Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh belum optimalnya keterlibatan guru dalam berbagai aktivitas sekolah di luar tugas mengajar, yang menunjukkan bahwa organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) belum berkembang secara maksimal. Kondisi ini diduga berkaitan dengan bagaimana kepala sekolah memimpin serta bagaimana suasana kerja yang dirasakan guru di sekolah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh servant leadership kepala sekolah dan iklim organisasi terhadap OCB guru di SD Negeri Kabupaten Solok. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode survei. Data dikumpulkan melalui angket yang telah diuji validitas dan reliabilitasnya, serta didukung oleh observasi dan wawancara terbatas untuk memperkuat pemahaman konteks lapangan. Analisis data dilakukan melalui statistik deskriptif dan regresi untuk menguji pengaruh antar variabel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa servant leadership dan iklim organisasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap OCB guru, baik secara parsial maupun simultan. Namun demikian, OCB yang muncul masih cenderung bersifat individual dan belum sepenuhnya menjadi budaya organisasi. Temuan ini juga menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan yang ada masih lebih dominan pada aspek relasional, sementara iklim organisasi yang terbentuk sudah relatif nyaman tetapi belum cukup mendorong partisipasi aktif guru. Penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa peningkatan OCB guru tidak cukup hanya melalui tuntutan kinerja, tetapi perlu didukung oleh kepemimpinan yang memberdayakan serta iklim organisasi yang tidak hanya kondusif, tetapi juga mampu menstimulasi keterlibatan aktif guru dalam organisasi sekolah.
The Interplay Of Positivism And Pedagogical Assessment in Shaping Teacher Performance
This paper explores the intricate relationship between positivism, pedagogical assessment, and teacher performance within the contemporary Indonesian educational landscape. Drawing upon a deep philosophical analysis of positivism, from its foundational tenets by Auguste Comte to its modern interpretations and critiques, this study integrates empirical evidence from Indonesia to provide a comprehensive understanding. The article delves into how positivistic approaches have shaped pedagogical assessment methodologies, influencing the evaluation of teacher performance in Indonesia. Furthermore, it examines the implications of these approaches for fostering Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) among students, considering the unique cultural and educational context of Indonesia, including the influence of Pancasila and local values. Through a synthesis of theoretical frameworks and empirical findings, this paper aims to offer insights into optimizing teacher performance assessment to promote a more holistic and effective educational system in Indonesia. Visual elements, including a diagram illustrating the conceptual framework, a relevant image depicting an Indonesian classroom, and a comparative table of positivism and post-positivism, are integrated to enhance understanding and provide a multi-faceted perspective.
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Implementasi Manajemen Pendidikan Madrasah Dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pembelajaran Dan Pengembangan Karakter Peserta Didik
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis tantangan dan solusi dalam implementasi manajemen pendidikan madrasah di era modern dengan fokus pada peningkatan mutu pembelajaran dan penguatan karakter peserta didik. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif melalui studi pustaka terhadap berbagai literatur yang relevan, baik berupa jurnal ilmiah maupun buku akademik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa manajemen pendidikan madrasah memiliki peran sentral dalam menjaga keseimbangan antara pelestarian nilai-nilai Islam dan adaptasi terhadap kemajuan teknologi serta perubahan sosial. Tantangan utama yang dihadapi mencakup keterbatasan sumber daya manusia, kesenjangan teknologi, perubahan kebijakan, dan rendahnya kolaborasi dengan masyarakat. Untuk mengatasi hal tersebut, diperlukan strategi manajerial yang inovatif seperti pelatihan guru berkelanjutan, digitalisasi sistem pembelajaran, pengembangan kurikulum adaptif, dan penguatan kemitraan antar pemangku kepentingan. Dengan penerapan manajemen yang efektif, madrasah dapat menjadi lembaga pendidikan Islam yang unggul, relevan, serta mampu membentuk generasi yang berkarakter, berpengetahuan, dan berdaya saing global.
Strategi Manajemen Hubungan Masyarakat Dalam Membangun Citra Madrasah di Mts Terpadu Berkah Palangka Raya
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan strategi manajemen hubungan masyarakat (humas) di MTs Terpadu Berkah Palangka Raya dalam membangun citra positif madrasah melalui tahapan perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan pengawasan. Metode Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Informan terdiri dari kepala madrasah, koordinator humas, serta guru yang terlibat dalam kegiatan kehumasan. Analisis data dilakukan dengan model interaktif Miles, Huberman, dan Saldana melalui tahap kondensasi data, penyajian data, serta penarikan kesimpulan. Keabsahan data diuji menggunakan teknik triangulasi sumber dan metode. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perencanaan humas diintegrasikan dengan dokumen RKT dan RKJM madrasah. Pelaksanaan humas dilakukan melalui publikasi kegiatan, promosi digital, dan komunikasi langsung dengan masyarakat dengan memanfaatkan berbagai platform seperti Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, Facebook, dan website. Pengawasan dilakukan secara rutin melalui monitoring kepala madrasah, rapat evaluasi internal, serta penggunaan indikator sederhana seperti respon masyarakat, ketepatan publikasi, dan jumlah pendaftar siswa baru. Meskipun masih menghadapi keterbatasan SDM dan sarana, strategi humas yang dijalankan mampu meningkatkan kepercayaan masyarakat terhadap madrasah. Penelitian ini menghadirkan gambaran strategi manajemen humas madrasah yang dijalankan secara terpadu dan fleksibel pada lembaga pendidikan Islam yang berbasis sosial, serta menyoroti dinamika keterbatasan dan upaya adaptasi dalam membangun citra positif di era digital.
Peran Kepala Madrasah dalam Pengembangan Prestasi Non-Akademik Peserta Didik
The purpose of this study is to describe the role of the madrasah principal in developing non-academic student achievement at MAN 1 Parepare City. It also explores the principal's strategies in developing non-academic student achievement at MAN 1 Parepare City. It also examines the supporting and inhibiting factors, as well as the challenges faced by the madrasah principal in developing non-academic student achievement at MAN 1 Parepare City.This study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with eight informants, observation, and documentation. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. This study was conducted at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 1 Parepare City. The results indicate that 1) The role of the madrasah principal has proven effective in developing non-academic student achievement. The madrasah principal acts as a motivator, facilitator, and supervisor, actively providing moral support, direct guidance during training and competitions, facilitating student needs, and serving as a role model in mentoring both teachers and students. This role is in line with the EMASLIM leadership theory and shows that the madrasah principal is a key actor in creating a madrasah climate that supports the development of student potential. 2) The madrasah principal's strategy includes 6 strategies, namely planning, coaching, motivation, facilitation, evaluation and supervision, and collaboration. (3) Supporting factors include teacher-parent cooperation, student interest, competitive mentality, madrasah facilities, and scheduled training. Inhibiting factors include lack of interest among some students, limited funds, lack of support from some parents, and the unavailability of expert coaches for some types of competitions. The biggest challenge for the madrasah principal is managing the balance between academic and non-academic students and increasing student readiness to face increasingly fierce competition.
Implementasi Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan Melalui Pendekatan Total Quality Management di Sekolah Dasar
Peningkatan mutu pendidikan menuntut sekolah untuk memiliki manajemen yang terarah dan berkelanjutan. SD Tahfidzul Quran Al-Abidin Surakarta sebagai sekolah berbasis Quran memiliki kekhasan dalam mengintegrasikan tahfidz, pendidikan karakter, dan kurikulum umum, sehingga relevan dikaji melalui pendekatan Total Quality Management. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis penerapan Total Quality Management berdasarkan delapan indikator, meliputi falsafah kualitas, kepemimpinan, perbaikan berkelanjutan, hubungan kerja, budaya organisasi, kualitas pendidik, pengelolaan kurikulum, dan orientasi pelanggan. Pendekatan kualitatif studi kasus digunakan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, dengan melibatkan kepala sekolah, wakil kepala sekolah, guru, dan komite sekolah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan Total Quality Management berjalan efektif melalui kepemimpinan yang kuat, budaya mutu yang terbangun, serta evaluasi yang dilakukan secara berkala. Koordinasi harian dan komunikasi intensif dengan orang tua melalui forum sekolah menjadi temuan penting yang berpengaruh besar terhadap mutu layanan. Integrasi nilai Qurani dalam pembelajaran dan tahfidz juga terbukti memperkuat karakter dan kedisiplinan siswa. Penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa sinergi antara Total Quality Management dan nilai religius mampu menciptakan sistem penjaminan mutu yang holistik. Temuan ini memberi kontribusi penting bagi pengembangan manajemen mutu pada sekolah berbasis Quran dan dapat menjadi rujukan bagi lembaga pendidikan sejenis.
Pengaruh Proactive Personality Terhadap Career Adaptability Pada Mahasiswa Magang
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh kepribadian proaktif terhadap adaptabilitas karier pada mahasiswa magang. Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah tantangan transisi dari pendidikan tinggi ke dunia kerja yang memerlukan kapasitas adaptasi psikososial yang memadai. Pendekatan kuantitatif digunakan dengan sampel 147 mahasiswa magang yang dipilih melalui purposive sampling. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner PPS dan CAAS, yang telah menunjukkan reliabilitas dan validitas memadai pada penelitian sebelumnya. Analisis regresi linear sederhana menunjukkan kepribadian proaktif berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap adaptabilitas karier (R = 0,565; R² = 0,319; p < 0,05), yang menunjukkan bahwa 31,9% variasi adaptabilitas karier dapat dijelaskan oleh kepribadian proaktif. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa mahasiswa dengan tingkat proaktivitas lebih tinggi cenderung lebih mampu menghadapi tantangan, menyesuaikan diri dengan tuntutan profesional, dan mengelola transisi karier secara efektif. Implikasi praktis penelitian ini adalah perlunya perguruan tinggi mengembangkan program pembinaan yang menstimulasi perilaku proaktif untuk meningkatkan kesiapan adaptif mahasiswa menghadapi dunia kerja.
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Pendekatan Strategis Kepala Sekolah Dalam Pengambilan Keputusan Untuk Mengatasi Resiliensi Pendidikan di Era Digitalisasi
Era digitalisasi menuntut sekolah untuk mampu menghadapi tantangan teknologi dan perubahan cepat dalam pendidikan. Kepala sekolah sebagai pemimpin strategis memiliki peran penting dalam membangun resiliensi pendidikan melalui pengambilan keputusan yang tepat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pendekatan strategis kepala sekolah dalam pengambilan keputusan untuk meningkatkan resiliensi pendidikan di era digital. Metode yang digunakan adalah literature review dengan menelaah literatur terkait kepemimpinan digital, pengambilan keputusan berbasis data, supervisi dan kolaborasi digital, manajemen risiko, pengembangan kompetensi guru, serta strategi partisipatif dan inklusif. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa kepala sekolah yang menerapkan kepemimpinan digital dengan karakter problem-solving, kolaboratif, kreatif, dan literasi digital yang memadai mampu menghadapi perubahan cepat, mendorong inovasi, memperkuat daya tahan sekolah, serta mengoptimalkan sumber daya dan kualitas pembelajaran. Penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa efektivitas resiliensi pendidikan sangat bergantung pada strategi kepemimpinan kepala sekolah yang visioner, adaptif, berbasis bukti, dan partisipatif.
Evaluasi Keamanan Dan Manajemen Data Pada Sistem Informasi Sekolah Di Era Transformasi Digital
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penerapan keamanan dan manajemen data pada sistem informasi sekolah di era transformasi digital, dengan fokus pada upaya perlindungan data pendidikan serta efektivitas tata kelola digital. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif berbasis data sekunder, yang bersumber dari laporan Badan Siber dan Sandi Negara (BSSN), publikasi Kementerian Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah (Kemendikdasmen), serta publikasi ilmiah terkait kasus kebocoran data di sektor pendidikan Indonesia periode 2019–2023. Data dianalisis menggunakan kerangka kerja Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) Triad dan Data Governance Principle untuk menilai penerapan prinsip keamanan informasi dan tata kelola data di lingkungan sekolah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masih terdapat kelemahan signifikan dalam perlindungan data, terutama akibat kelalaian internal, kurangnya kebijakan keamanan yang komprehensif, serta lemahnya pengawasan terhadap sistem digital pendidikan. Dua aspek utama yang ditemukan berperan penting dalam memperkuat sistem keamanan informasi sekolah adalah kebijakan backup data yang berlapis dan terjadwal, serta manajemen akun pengguna berbasis role-based access control (RBAC). Penelitian ini berkontribusi dalam memperkaya literatur mengenai manajemen keamanan data pendidikan di Indonesia dan memberikan rekomendasi strategis bagi sekolah untuk membangun sistem informasi yang aman, akuntabel, dan berkelanjutan.
Integrating Islamic Psychology into Kiai’s Transformational Leadership: A Model for Teacher Performance Development
This study aims to describe and analyze the transformational leadership model of Kiai based on Islamic psychology in enhancing teachers’ performance at Sunan Drajat Islamic Boarding School. The leadership of Kiai has unique characteristics that emphasize not only administrative aspects but also spiritual, moral, and psychological dimensions. This research employed a qualitative approach using a case study method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation involving Kiai, teachers, and school administrators. Data analysis was conducted using data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing techniques. The findings reveal that the transformational leadership model of Kiai in Sunan Drajat Islamic Boarding School is manifested through four key dimensions: exemplary character (idealized influence), spiritual motivation (inspirational motivation), Islamic value-based intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration grounded in akhlaq (moral conduct). The integration of Islamic psychological values such as sincerity (ikhlas), patience (sabr), trustworthiness (amanah), and reliance on God (tawakkul) forms the emotional bond between Kiai and teachers. This model effectively enhances teachers’ performance by improving intrinsic motivation, loyalty, and psychological well-being. The study recommends the implementation of Islamic psychology-based leadership training for educational leaders in Islamic institutions.
Model Pengembangan Madrasah Unggul: Kolaborasi Kurikulum Berbasis Kompetensi, Kepemimpinan Transformasional, dan Pemberdayaan Lingkungan
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji strategi pengembangan madrasah dalam peningkatan mutu pendidikan melalui integrasi tiga komponen utama, yakni kurikulum berbasis kompetensi, kepemimpinan transformatif, dan pemberdayaan komunitas. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi terlibat, dan analisis dokumen, kemudian dianalisis secara sistematis melalui proses reduksi, penyajian, dan penarikan kesimpulan untuk memperoleh temuan yang valid dan kredibel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan kurikulum berbasis kompetensi dengan penekanan pada konteks lokal mampu meningkatkan relevansi proses pembelajaran serta kompetensi praktis peserta didik. Kepemimpinan transformatif kepala madrasah berperan signifikan dalam membangun budaya kerja kolaboratif, meningkatkan motivasi guru, serta mendorong inovasi pembelajaran. Di samping itu, pemberdayaan komunitas memperkuat dukungan sosial dan menciptakan ekosistem pendidikan yang partisipatif dan inklusif. Integrasi ketiga dimensi tersebut menghasilkan model pengembangan madrasah yang bersifat holistik, adaptif, dan berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini mengimplikasikan perlunya kebijakan penguatan peran kepala madrasah sebagai agen perubahan, penyesuaian kurikulum dengan kebutuhan lokal dan global, serta optimalisasi keterlibatan komunitas dalam mendukung peningkatan mutu pendidikan madrasah.
Analisis Strategi Penerapan Kurikulum Merdeka di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 Probolinggo
This study aims to analyze the strategies for implementing the Independent Curriculum (Kurikulum Merdeka) at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 2 Probolinggo. The research focuses on curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation, with particular attention to the principal’s role in resource management, teacher capacity building, support for project-based learning, and the utilization of the P5 Report Application as an evaluation tool. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach, gathering data through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal that the principal plays a strategic role in ensuring the effective implementation of the Independent Curriculum by optimizing resource potential, strengthening teacher competence through continuous training, and supporting innovative learning methods aligned with students' needs. Curriculum evaluation is conducted periodically through evaluation meetings and the use of technology, providing data-driven insights for strategic decision-making. This study offers significant recommendations for developing the Independent Curriculum in madrasahs, particularly in fostering inclusive, meaningful, and student-centered learning.