Nidhomiyyah: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam

Reviewing Student Administration, From Concept to Challenges in Schools

2025-07-12T08:08:00+00:00

Student administration plays an important role in managing student data and activities to ensure an orderly, effective and efficient learning process. Effective management plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of education and boosting student performance. This research seeks to explore comprehensively the concepts and challenges related to student administration in the context of improving the overall quality and effectiveness of educational institutions. The method employed in this study is library research, which involves gathering data from written sources including books, scholarly journals, articles, and relevant research publications. The results showed that student administration includes data management, coaching, and developing student potential in an integrated manner with the role of teachers and curriculum. Teachers play a crucial role in data collection, coaching, and student evaluation. However, challenges are still found, such as limited human resources, weak coordination, and low technological literacy. The main contribution of this research is to present a conceptual analysis of the practical challenges of student administration that have received less attention in normative studies. The findings are expected to be a reflective reference for practitioners and education policy makers in building an adaptive administration system that supports the optimal development of students.

Implementation of Scientific Supervision in Improving Teacher Professionalism Competence

2025-10-26T09:33:00+00:00

Improving teacher professionalism in Islamic educational institutions remains a central challenge as learning quality is strongly influenced by teachers’ pedagogical and professional capabilities. Strengthening these competencies requires a systematic and measurable supervision model. This study aims to describe the implementation of scientific supervision in enhancing teacher professional competence at MTsN 2 Kota Blitar. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews with the principal and subject coordinators, as well as documentation of supervision instruments. The findings indicate that scientific supervision is implemented through structured planning, objective classroom observations, reflective evaluation, and continuous follow-up supported by digital training through the Ministry of Religious Affairs Smart MOOC platform. This supervision model contributes to strengthening learning innovation, reflective awareness, and the role of principals as learning leaders. The study concludes that scientific supervision serves as an effective managerial strategy for enhancing teacher professionalism and improving the culture of quality in Islamic education. The research contributes by offering an empirical model of data-driven supervision that integrates Islamic work ethics and modern management principles.

The Model of Islamic Work Ethic Values in Strengthening Trust Culture in Madrasahs

2025-10-31T02:37:40+00:00

Madrasahs face challenges in building a sustainable culture of mutual trust amid policy volatility, administrative pressures, and short-term relationships. This study aims to develop a conceptual model of Islamic work ethic values as the foundation for strengthening trust culture in madrasahs, targeting the identification of core values, mapping their implementation, and explaining their role in promoting collaboration and improving institutional quality. Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach guided by PRISMA, data were collected from 12 accredited journal articles published between 2020 and 2025 through the Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, DOAJ, and Garuda databases, using the keywords “Islamic work ethic,” “trust culture,” and “madrasah.” Thematic coding analysis and narrative synthesis revealed five interrelated pillars: integrity (moral trust), professionalism (competence trust), innovation (progressive trust), responsibility (reliability trust), and exemplary conduct (affective trust). These values enhance individual performance, synergy among madrasah community members, and organizational integrity. The model contributes theoretically by integrating a spiritual-religious perspective into organizational trust theory and practically provides a normative-operational framework for madrasahs to create a high-trust collaborative environment, thereby improving educational quality and public legitimacy.

Application of Islamic Education Management Principles in Pesantren Business Units

2025-12-03T07:31:15+00:00

The function of pesantren’s business units is not only to support the economic independence of the pesantren, but also as practical educational platforms for students and as instruments for community empowerment. This study aims to describe the implementation of Islamic educational management principles in the management of BMT Al Anfa’ Tarbiyatul Ulum as a business unit of Pondok Pesantren Tarbiyatul Ulum, Pekuwon, Rengel, Tuban, using a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis, and were examined using the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that BMT Al Anfa’ has implemented Islamic educational management principles that have enabled the institution to establish professional, trustworthy, and sustainable governance. These principles are reflected in: (1) the clarity of organizational goals; (2) a systematically structured organizational; (3) fair and proportional task distribution based on competence; (4) clearly defined work authority regulated through SOPs and internal decisions; and (5) the implementation of work discipline fostered through the habituation of pesantren values and Islamic work culture. This implementation not only supports the pesantren’s economic independence but also enhances service quality and strengthens the socio-economic role of the pesantren.

Analysis of Education Investment Cost Management Strategies in Family Financial Planning

2025-11-06T05:13:27+00:00

The significant increase in education costs from year to year in Indonesia requires strategic financial planning and management by individuals and families. This research aims to identify and discuss various effective strategies in managing education investment costs for the future. The method used is a literature review, by reviewing various credible sources related to education financial management, investment instruments, as well as financial and educational institution reports. The results of the study show that early education financial planning, utilization of financial instruments such as savings or education insurance, optimization of scholarship opportunities, management of family spending priorities, diversification of income sources, and increasing financial literacy are the main strategies that can be applied to deal with rising education costs. The implementation of these strategies in a disciplined and sustainable manner can help families manage the burden of education costs effectively, so that education investments can provide optimal results and open up opportunities for a better future for children.

Islamic Values-Based Curriculum Management in the Perspective of Islamic Educational Philosophy

2025-12-03T09:40:53+00:00

Modern education faces the pressures of globalization, which have triggered a crisis of spiritual values and character disorientation in students. However, studies on curriculum management that integrate Islamic educational philosophy as a conceptual solution are still very limited. This study aims to analyze how curriculum management based on Islamic educational philosophy can be implemented as an integrative educational model. The study uses a qualitative, descriptive-analytical approach through a case study at SMP Ma'arif NU 2 Purwokerto. The results show that the curriculum combines the principles of monotheism, the balance of reason and revelation, and the concept of insan kamil in its management. Its application is evident in the integration of cognitive, spiritual, and social aspects through the habituation of worship, the formation of morals, and the strengthening of knowledge. This study contributes to the curriculum management model that integrates spirituality, rationality, and morality to address the challenges of global education.

A Pedagogical Comparative Analysis of Naḥw al-Wāḍiḥ and Durūs al-Lughah al-ʿArabīyah in Non-Native Arabic Learning Contexts

2025-12-29T13:04:41+00:00

Arabic grammar remains a major challenge for non-native learners due to its structural complexity and the scarcity of natural linguistic input in foreign-language environments. This research examines the pedagogical approaches, classroom effectiveness, and learner suitability of two widely used grammar textbooks, Naḥw al-Wāḍiḥ and Durūs al-Lughah al-ʿArabīyah. The study aims to identify their instructional differences, evaluate their performance in real teaching contexts, and determine which text better supports non-native learners. Employing a qualitative comparative methodology, the research analyzes textbook structure, sequencing, exercises, examples, and cognitive load, complemented by thematic analysis, teacher feedback, and informal interviews with learners. The findings indicate that Durūs al-Lughah with its inductive, contextual, and scaffolded framework enhances comprehension, motivation, and early communicative ability, making it more suitable for beginners. In contrast, Naḥw al-Wāḍiḥ provides deeper grammatical rigor and supports advanced learners who require systematic rule-based understanding. The study contributes to Arabic pedagogy by offering evidence-based guidance for curriculum design and demonstrating the value of aligning instructional materials with learner readiness. It concludes that a sequenced integration of both texts can optimize grammar acquisition in non-native contexts.

Effectiveness and Challenges of Digital and Conventional Islamic Religious Education Learning Media: Quantitative Analysis Based on SLR

2025-12-10T07:15:04+00:00

The rapid expansion of digital technology has increasingly influenced instructional practices in Islamic Religious Education (PAI), raising important questions regarding the effectiveness of learning media in supporting both cognitive achievement and value-based learning. This study aims to systematically examine the effectiveness of digital and conventional instructional media in improving student learning outcomes in PAI. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was employed by selecting ten high-quality peer-reviewed articles indexed in Scopus and nationally accredited journals (SINTA 1–3). The selected studies were analyzed quantitatively using normalized gain (N-gain) calculations and qualitatively through thematic synthesis to identify patterns of effectiveness. The results indicate that instructional media consistently contribute to improved learning outcomes, with digital media demonstrating higher effectiveness in enhancing cognitive performance and learning motivation, while conventional media remain influential in supporting affective and moral development. The findings further suggest that blended learning models provide the most comprehensive instructional approach for PAI. This study concludes that the pedagogically integrated use of instructional media is essential for strengthening the quality of Islamic education. The study contributes by offering an evidence-based synthesis that informs educators and policymakers on media selection and instructional design in PAI.

Research Management as a Strategy for Strengthening the Research Culture in Islamic Higher Education

2025-10-26T09:29:27+00:00

The strategic urgency of research management in Islamic higher education often faces structural and cultural challenges that impede academic productivity and the integration of scientific values. This study aims to examine strategies for strengthening the research culture at STAI Ali bin Abi Thalib Surabaya through a management approach based on the POAC functions (Planning, Organizing, Actuating, Controlling). A descriptive qualitative method was employed by conducting in-depth interviews with three key informants who play strategic roles in the campus research management. The data were analyzed by focusing on the current condition of research management, supporting and inhibiting factors, as well as strategies to strengthen research culture. The findings indicate that research management has been directed through the establishment of roadmaps and LPPM policies, although lecturers’ writing culture still requires improvement. Supporting factors include funding, training, and publication facilities, while obstacles are found in limited literacy, time constraints, and motivation. Effective strategies consist of strengthening the role of LPPM, providing continuous mentoring, and leadership role-modeling in research and publication. In conclusion, strengthening the research culture requires synergy between structural support, cultural development, and consistent implementation of management functions.