Munaddhomah: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam

Integrated Islamic School Marketing Management in Indonesia: Competitive or Business Oriented?

Afiful Ikhwan, Fina Kholij Zukhrufin, Anisah Triyuliasari — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Marketing management at Integrated Islamic Schools (SIT) is important amidst the tight competition between educational institutions, so a strategy is needed that can balance business orientation, Islamic preaching values, and improving the quality of education in the digital era. This study aims to provide insight into how effective marketing management can improve the competitiveness of SIT in Indonesia while also influencing the number of registrations and stakeholder satisfaction. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, document analysis, and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The data obtained were analyzed through the process of reduction, presentation, verification, and conclusion and validated using triangulation to ensure the validity of the findings. The results of the study show that SMPI Al-Azhaar Tulungagung has succeeded in implementing an effective educational marketing management strategy through careful branding planning, organizing resources and promotions, accepting new students, and quality control. School branding is built by prioritizing student achievement, OSIS leadership, publication of written works, and the Class Gazebo acceleration program. Resource organization is carried out by involving teachers, students, and parents in school promotion, while the promotion strategy combines digital and face-to-face media, including the parenting program (MAJELAS). The new student admission process is designed in stages to maintain quality and competitiveness. In contrast, quality control is carried out through evaluation of the quality assurance system and parental cooperation through the MoU. All of these strategies have a positive impact on parental satisfaction, strengthen the school's image, and increase the competitiveness of integrated Islamic educational institutions at the national level. The results of this study imply that planned marketing management, involving all elements of the school and integrating Islamic values, can improve the image, competitiveness, and satisfaction of stakeholders in integrated Islamic educational institutions.

Out-In Model Hybrid Learning Management in Improving Scientific Publications

Suharyanto H. Soro, Endang Komara, Khoirul Fathoni, Rinesti Witasari — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This research aims to explore the ideal model of hybrid learning management to improve the scientific publication of Graduate School Students. The researcher uses a qualitative research paradigm with a case study approach. The data collection method uses observation, questionnaire, and interview methods. The sample in this study is Muslim Postgraduate students. Sample selection was carried out by purposive sampling. The sample number was 35 people consisting of 20 women and 15 men. This sample was chosen because (1) They are Muslims; (2) They come from the island of West Java (Subang, Sumedang, Bandung City, Bandung Regency, Purwakarta Regency); (3) They have the status of teachers. The researcher took a sample of research from second-semester students at the Graduate School of the Islamic University of Nusantara Bandung, West Java. Research activities will be carried out in the 2023-2024 academic year. The findings of the study show that (1) hybrid learning management can improve scientific publications by using the OUTIN model. The IN model refers to the lecture process on campus, while the OUT model refers to student activities in the field in the context of collecting research data. (2) Hybrid learning management is carried out in five stages, namely the identification, planning, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up stages; (3) Lecturers have different teaching styles and most graduate students respond positively with different percentage levels. The results of this research make a positive contribution to lecturers and students, especially for each course so that they can form a culture of writing and publishing the results of their thoughts in the form of journals or ISBN books so that they can increase the number of scientific publications.

Lecturers’ Digital Readiness in the Context of Digital Scholarchy

Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study focuses on the digital readiness of lecturers at Islamic Religious Colleges (PTKI) in Jakarta and Banten in the context of Digital Scholarchy. The purpose of the study is twofold: firstly, to explore the attitudes and knowledge of lecturers regarding the use of digital technology, and secondly, to identify the digital literacy gaps among them. The data collection method uses questionnaires, interviews, and documentation to provide a more rigid and focused picture. The data analysis utilizes a range of approaches, including the Digital Readiness and Attitude Framework, the Technology Acceptance Model, and the Digital Literacy Framework, to uncover factors that influence the digital readiness of lecturers. The study's findings indicate that although there are positive attitudes towards technology, its understanding and practical use are still limited, resulting in a digital divide within the academic environment. The study's conclusions provide scientific contributions in the form of new understandings of the interplay between technology, culture, and psychology in the context of higher education by suggesting further research to explore the impact of socialization programs, training, and mentoring in the future. This study is the basis for formulating policies that are more adaptive and responsive to the needs of lecturers at PTKI Jakarta and Banten in this digital and disruptive era. The implications of this research highlight the need to develop training and mentoring programs to improve the digital skills of lecturers at PTKI Jakarta and Banten. These findings can also help build more adaptive policies and support changes in higher education in the digital era.

School Principal Supervision and Teacher Professionalism: A Study on Leadership in Islamic Schools

Nilasari Siagian, Husna Amin, Siti Munawati, Syafruddin, Suprihatin — Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The principal plays a crucial role in improving teachers' professional qualifications, making it essential for an educational institution to have a competent school principal to achieve predetermined goals. This study examines the role of school principals as supervisors in enhancing teacher professionalism in Islamic senior high schools. The research aims to analyze the principal’s role, identify supporting and inhibiting factors in the supervisory process, and assess their impact on teacher professionalism. This study employs a qualitative research method, emphasizing in-depth observation to explore existing phenomena. The research subjects include the school principal and teacher informants. This qualitative study collects data through observation, interviews, and document analysis, with data validity ensured through triangulation. The findings reveal that school principals supervise through planning, implementation, and evaluation while fostering a sense of collegiality. Adequate supervision includes classroom visits, meetings, and individual discussions. The principal employs direct, indirect, and collaborative supervisory approaches. However, time constraints, external principal duties, and hesitancy towards senior teachers hinder the supervisory process. Supporting factors include strong relationships between teachers and principals, the formation of a quality assurance team, and adequate facilities.

Strategic Management of Digital Literacy Initiatives in Islamic Boarding Schools of Tasikmalaya

Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The rapid advancement of technology has transformed literacy beyond traditional reading and writing skills, making digital literacy a crucial competency in education. In Indonesia, Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) play a significant role in shaping students’ academic and ethical development. However, the integration of digital literacy within pesantren remains understudied, despite its potential to enhance students' ability to access, analyze, and utilize digital information responsibly. Understanding how digital literacy is managed in these institutions is essential for ensuring students are equipped for modern educational and professional environments. This study aims to examine the role of digital literacy management in improving student literacy at Darussalam Islamic Boarding School and Riyadlul Ulum wa Da'wah Islamic Boarding School. It evaluates how structured digital literacy programs contribute to students’ cognitive and practical literacy skills. Using a Mixed Methods approach with Sequential Exploratory design, qualitative data was collected through observation and interviews, while quantitative analysis was conducted using Likert scale questionnaires, Pearson correlation, and Cronbach’s Alpha. Regression analysis indicates that digital literacy management significantly influences student literacy, with R Square values of 0.543 and 0.760, respectively. The findings highlight the need for sustainable digital literacy initiatives, emphasizing ethical technology use. Future research should explore broader impacts to refine educational policies in pesantren.

Comprehensive Analysis of the Impact of Certification on Teacher Performance and Student Learning Achievement

Mohzana, Muhammad Mujtaba Mitra Zuana — Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to analyze the effect of certification on teacher performance through student learning achievement at Al-Furqon Educational Institution. The background of this study is driven by great attention to improving the quality of education in Indonesia, especially in terms of teacher performance that affects student learning achievement. Teacher certification implemented by the government is expected to improve teacher competence and welfare, but there is still debate about its impact on teacher performance and student achievement. Based on this, this study aims to explore more deeply the effect of certification on teacher performance and how student learning achievement can act as a mediator in the relationship. This study uses a quantitative approach with structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis. The population in this study were all teachers at Al-Furqon Educational Institution, with samples taken using census techniques, namely all teachers at the institution. The results of the study indicate that: 1) Certification has a significant effect on teacher performance, 2) Teacher performance is significantly impacted by student learning achievement. 3) Through student learning achievement as an intervening variable, certification significantly affects teacher performance. This study contributes new findings that the effect of certification on teacher performance is greater when through student learning achievement compared to the direct effect of certification. Thus, this study enriches the theory regarding the role of student learning achievement in improving teacher performance and provides practical implications for teacher certification policies that not only focus on improving teacher competence, but also pay attention to its impact on student learning achievement as an important factor in improving the quality of education as a whole.

Development of Abacus Training Management in the Artificial ‎Intelligence Era

Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The growing reliance on AI-driven technologies has raised critical concerns about the decline in students’ abilities in critical thinking, logical reasoning, and motor skills. In response, this study investigates the potential of abacus learning a traditional method that stimulates both hemispheres of the brain by engaging both hands simultaneously to mitigate these challenges. The primary objective is to develop and evaluate an abacus training management model that strengthens the instructional competence of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah teachers, enabling them to implement abacus-based learning effectively within the context of modern educational demands. The research was conducted at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri Bandar Lampung using the ADDIE model, which consists of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation stages. Data were collected through surveys, interviews, and documentation to support the design, development, and validation of the training model. Expert assessments demonstrated high feasibility: material experts rated the model at 88.75%, and media experts at 92.5%. Additionally, teachers who participated in the training assessed its effectiveness at 85%, indicating strong usability. Quantitative analysis using a t-test revealed a t-observed value of 44.737, significantly exceeding the t-critical value of 2.069 at a 0.05 significance level. This confirms that the model is statistically effective in improving teachers’ abacus teaching skills. These findings reaffirm the continued relevance of traditional tools like the abacus in an era dominated by artificial intelligence. The study concludes that integrating such manual learning strategies can complement digital advancements. Future research is recommended to explore this model’s application across varied educational settings and learner demographics.

Principal Leadership: Effective Strategy in Increasing Entrepreneurship Spirit in Schools

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Entrepreneurship is one of the five competencies that school principals must have, entrepreneurship leadership for school principals is very much needed in the era of globalization, school principals are required to be able to provide innovation and creativity to equip students and for the progress of the school. The principal of SMAS Al-Hidayah Dlanggu did the same thing. The principal of SMAS Al-Hidayah Dlanggu is able to instill independence in various schoolowned businesses which are managed directly by students accompanied by the principal and teachers who participate in the school. The businesses owned by SMAS Al-Hidayah Dlanggu include: Jahe Jreng, Koprasi. SMAS Al-Hidayah Dlanggu is one of the schools that is included in the independent school category in east java. The formulation of the problem in this study is how is the principals leadership in increasing entreprenurship and the supporting and inhibiting factors at SMAS Al-Hidayah Dlanggu. The type of research used by researchers is qualitative research with a case study approach. The subjects of this study were school principals, teachers and students. Researchers in collecting data by using data observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis using data reduction, data presentation, conclusion drawing. Test the validity of the data using data credibility and confirmability tests. The results of this study indicate that the principals leadership in increasing entrepreneurship at SMAS Al-Hidayah Dlanggu includes the principal having the ability to provide motivation, decision- making ability, communication ability, analytical ability, responsibility and being able to be a good role model. The supporting factors are the enthusiasm and commitment of teachers and students while the inhibiting factors are capital

Optimizing Islamic Boarding School Management in the Digital Era: Analysis of Technology Effectiveness in Administration and Operations

Ahmad Tantowi, Muhammad Ali Gunawan, Abdullah Ibrahim — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study explores the application of technology in Islamic boarding school management and its impact on administrative efficiency and educational service quality. The findings reveal a significant positive effect of technology use using a phenomenological approach, in-depth interviews, and quantitative analysis with the Arellano-Bond and Blundell-Bond dynamic panel models. Technological implementation enhances administrative efficiency by improving data processing speed, recording accuracy, and information accessibility. Additionally, educational service quality improves, reflected in higher student and parent satisfaction, better learning outcomes, and enhanced interactions among administrators, teachers, students, and parents. Qualitative findings support these results, highlighting benefits such as easier student data management, equitable e-learning access, and more effective communication via instant messaging. However, challenges include limited technology access, inadequate infrastructure, insufficient technological skills, resistance to change, funding constraints, and lack of government and community support. Policy recommendations include increasing government support for technological infrastructure, providing training programs, and fostering an adaptive organizational culture. This study offers a foundation for developing effective technology strategies in Islamic boarding schools, contributing to educational quality in the digital era. Further research should explore emerging technologies to enhance education.

Governance and Development of Child Friendly Educational Unit (CEA) Models in Indonesia

Rian Vebrianto, Afiq Budiawan, Musa Thahir, Muhammad Luthfi Hamzah — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Child-Friendly Education Unit (Satuan Pendidikan Ramah Anak/CEA) is a significant government program grounded in the Law on Child Protection since 2002 and Presidential Decree No. 36 of 1990, reaffirmed in Article 28C of the Constitution as the state’s commitment to ensuring children’s educational rights. However, various schools still face issues of violence and discrimination. This study aims to explore and analyze the governance and development model of the CEA across different religions and educational levels in Indonesia so that it can serve as a reference and best practice for other institutions. The CEA model is founded on five principles: non-discrimination, the best interests of the child, the right to life and development, respect for children’s views, and good governance. Its implementation involves six components: (1) written policies on CEA, (2) child-friendly learning processes, (3) educators trained in children’s rights, (4) child-friendly infrastructure, (5) child participation, and (6) involvement of parents, communities, the private sector, and alums. This research employs a qualitative approach to in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis. Respondents were selected purposively from various school levels and religions. At the same time, Meanwhile, qualitative insights were derived from FGDs and interviews. The study identifies empirically tested components and offers strategic recommendations. The research outputs include publications in reputable journals and potential intellectual property rights (IPR). The findings are expected to contribute to national efforts to address root issues in child-friendly education.

The Kiai’s Leadership in Harmonizing Chinese-Muslim Relations through Multicultural Islamic Education

Paisun Paisun, Maskuri Maskuri, Junaidi Mistar — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This research is motivated by the dynamics of social, religious, and economic relations between Chinese and Muslim populations in Lenteng, Sumenep, which have shown the complexity and richness of intercultural interactions. The unique cultural and religious diversity in this area has presented unique challenges and opportunities to build social harmony through the leadership role of kiai in strengthening inter-community cohesion. This study uses multicultural Islamic education to examine the role of Kiai leadership in promoting unity between Chinese and Muslim populations in Lenteng Timur, Sumenep. Employing a qualitative methodology and case study framework, data were gathered via observation, interviews, and document analysis. The results indicate two principal conclusions. The Kiai utilize various strategies, such as reinterpreting religious texts within a multicultural context, differentiating between exclusive theological doctrines and inclusive social interactions, adopting a cultural perspective rooted in Madurese values, and implementing personalized approaches through interpersonal engagement. The influence of this leadership is apparent in various aspects: socially and culturally, it has promoted harmonious integration among ethnic groups; economically, it has enabled mutually advantageous relationships based on Islamic business ethics; and religiously, it has resulted in the establishment of inclusive practices characterized by distinct “boundary awareness.” This research enhances comprehension of the transformative function of religious leadership in fostering intercultural harmony using contextually relevant, faith-based educational approaches