Nidhomiyyah: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam

Integrating Tradition and Modernity: Educational Management Strategies

Ahmad Qusairi — 2025-01-01

Islamic educational institutions face the ongoing challenge of balancing traditional values with modern educational management strategies to enhance both academic performance and character development. This study aims to explore how Madrasah Aliyah Hidayaturrahman integrates these elements to address this dual objective. Using a qualitative descriptive method, data were collected through observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis. The findings reveal that a student-centered and collaborative management approach, coupled with structured teacher training programs, fosters creativity, inclusivity, and academic excellence. The study highlights that integrating traditional Islamic values with contemporary methodologies not only improves learning outcomes but also strengthens the institution’s ability to adapt to modern educational demands. This research contributes to the broader discourse on Islamic education by providing a practical model for other institutions to harmonize tradition and modernity effectively.

Madrasah Public Relations Management in Attracting Public Interest

Ja’far Ja'far — 2025-01-01

Public relations (PR) is a critical aspect of educational institutions. This study aims to understand PR management and employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The research findings reveal the PR strategies at MTs Al-Yasini, which include periodic work meetings between the principal and teachers concerning PR programs, providing optimal services to parents to attract public interest, and student presentations that captivate community interest. The challenges faced by the PR team at MTs Al-Yasini include the lack of parental concern for students’ and school-related issues. The school has taken measures to address these challenges by adopting a transparent approach, particularly in financial matters. Additionally, the school involves parents in discussions and decision-making processes related to school program planning. The school believes that such efforts will foster a sense of ownership among parents, as they feel valued as part of the school community. This study significantly contributes to our understanding of PR management in attracting public interest, particularly concerning strategies, activities, challenges, and solutions in PR practices.

Informatization and Paradigm Change in Islamic Higher Education

Maisah Maisah — 2025-01-01

Islamic higher education currently faces significant challenges due to the transformation of information technology and digitalization, which have the potential to erode Islamic identity. The goal of this study is to examine the integration of informatization into Islamic higher education and pinpoint the necessary paradigm shifts for cultivating graduates with robust character and professional skills. The study employs a qualitative approach, incorporating phenomenology and documentation techniques, to comprehensively collect and analyze data. The results of the study indicate that the application of technology in the curriculum, teaching methods, and academic administration can improve efficiency and effectiveness without neglecting fundamental Islamic values. We recommend Islamic higher education to revitalize scientific traditions, build international collaborations, and adopt a multidisciplinary approach to effectively address modern challenges. This study makes an important contribution by emphasizing the need for a balance between innovation and Islamic values in producing graduates who are not only excellent in academic aspects but also have high social and moral awareness and are able to make real contributions to society.

The Role of Public Relations in Improving the Quality of Education in Schools

Muhammad Abdulloh Afandi — 2025-01-01

Public relations (PR) has a strategic role in supporting the improvement of education quality. As one of the indicators of education quality is the involvement of all stakeholders in the education process, this is where PR actively builds relationships with stakeholders. This research aims to explore and describe the role of PR in improving the quality of education at SD Islam Alam (SDIA) Al-Fatah Samarinda, focusing on the role of PR. This type of research is field research using a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques include interviews, observations, and documentation. The research subjects include the headmaster, PR staff, teachers, and parents. The results of the research show that PR has an important role in improving the quality of education at SDIA Al-Fatah Samarinda. The roles of PR include: (1) building a positive school image through various promotional and publication activities, (2) increasing parent and community involvement in school activities, (3) managing effective communication between the school and local government, and (4) appropriately handling crises and emerging issues. The implementation of effective PR strategies positively impacts increasing parental participation, student motivation, and community trust in the school. This research is expected to contribute insights into the role of PR in improving education quality, serving as a reference for other educational institutions in optimizing the role of PR.

Principal Promotion Strategy in Increasing the Number of New Students

Ari Susetiyo — 2025-01-02

The principal plays a very crucial role in increasing the number of students at Madrasah Ibtida'iyah Miftahul Muna, because the success of an educational institution is often determined by effective leadership and marketing strategies. The purpose of this study was to understand the strategies implemented by the principal in increasing the number of students, as well as the implementation and results of these strategies. The method used was a qualitative approach, with data collection through interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out using data collection techniques, data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. To ensure the validity of the data, increased persistence and triangulation were used. The results of the study showed that the principal's strategy to increase new student admissions at MI Miftahul Muna Prambon involved a promotion mix. The implementation of this strategy included activities such as advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, public relations, and direct marketing. The programs implemented were proven to be able to attract the attention of prospective new students, indicating the effectiveness of the strategies implemented. The contribution of this study is to provide new insights into the integration of various marketing strategies in the context of educational institutions, as well as offering practical examples that can be adopted by other educational institutions to increase student admissions.

Merdeka Mengajar Platform: A Digital Innovation in Education

Fawaidul Makkiyah — 2025-01-07

Digital transformation in education brings opportunities and challenges for educators in Indonesia, especially in integrating technology into learning practices. As an innovative step, the Merdeka Mengajar Platform (PMM) is here to improve teacher competence and support the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. This study examines the use of PMM at UPT SDN 144 Gresik, especially in helping teachers prepare interactive and student-centered learning plans. Using a qualitative approach with descriptive methods, data was obtained through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The results of the study indicate that PMM is effective in improving the quality of teaching and professional competence of teachers, despite obstacles such as limited infrastructure, outdated devices, slow internet connections, and difficulties in adapting to digital technology for senior teachers. This study provides practical insights into strategies to overcome these obstacles, such as improving infrastructure, more targeted training, and developing offline features to support areas with limited internet access. With these findings, PMM shows its potential in driving a more innovative and inclusive educational transformation, in line with the vision of improving the quality of education in Indonesia.

Relevance of KH. Hasyim Asy’ari’s Thought on Character Education in The Era of Society 5.0

Bustanul Arifin — 2025-01-18

The rapid advancement of technology and moral challenges in modern society create an urgent need for robust character education, making the thoughts of KH. Hasyim Asy’ari on character education highly relevant for examination. This study aims to analyze how the principles of character education proposed by KH. Hasyim Asy’ari can be applied in the context of Society 5.0, where the integration of moral values and technological sophistication is of primary importance. The research method employed is library research, utilizing Miles and Huberman’s data analysis techniques. The results indicate that values such as sincerity, humility, and discipline in character education remain relevant and can guide the development of individuals with noble character in the digital era. The contribution of this research is to provide valuable insights into the synergy between Islamic values and the need for character education in shaping a generation that is ready to face future challenges.

Strategic Management of Dormitory Facilities in Islamic Educational Institutions: Enhancing Student Discipline and Academic Achievement

Muhammad Taufiq — 2025-01-23

Dormitory facilities in Islamic educational institutions play a pivotal role in fostering discipline and supporting academic achievement among students. However, many institutions face challenges in maintaining effective management due to limited resources and inconsistent policies. This study aims to explore the strategic management of dormitory facilities and its impact on student discipline and academic achievement. Employing a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis at Dalwa 4 dormitory, Pondok Pesantren Darullughah Wadda’wah. The findings reveal that strategic planning, resource optimization, leadership practices, and student engagement programs are key factors in achieving effective dormitory management. Structured routines and transformational leadership approaches significantly enhance discipline, while well-maintained facilities and engagement activities contribute to improved academic outcomes. Additionally, mnemonic techniques were found to reduce student anxiety and support learning retention. This study contributes to the literature by providing a comprehensive framework that integrates strategic planning, leadership, and engagement practices for holistic student development. It offers practical recommendations for administrators to optimize dormitory management and suggests future research to include multi-institutional and mixed-method approaches for broader generalization.