Managerial Implementation by the Principal in Managing the Quality of Islamic Education at SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Samarinda
Keywords:
Managerial Principal, Quality of Islamic Education, Managerial LeadershipAbstract
The urgency of improving the quality of Islamic education in the era of globalization demands the implementation of transformative and effective principal management, particularly in integrating spiritual and academic values. Principals play a strategic role as driving forces and moral leaders in ensuring that the entire educational process is quality-oriented (Total Quality Management/TQM). This study aims to analyze in-depth the principal's managerial implementation in managing the quality of Islamic education at SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Samarinda. This study used a qualitative method with a single case study approach. Primary data were collected through semi-structured interviews, non-systematic observation, and documentation, with key informants including the principal, vice principal, and students. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis and validated through data triangulation. The results of the study indicate that the principal has implemented quality management consistently, characterized by the internalization of the Islamic vision and mission (morals, worship, the Qur'an), routine tilawati and tahfidz activities, and the formation of a religious school culture (e.g., dhuha prayer and congregational prayer). Moral and collaborative leadership are the main driving factors. However, implementation still faces significant obstacles, namely less than optimal supervision and less firm teacher evaluation, the lack of digitalization of student worship monitoring (despite the availability of applications), and structural obstacles such as budget constraints and high teacher turnover.
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