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The Role of Transformational Leadership in Enhancing Islamic Educational Quality Annasih, Sa'aduddin; Hariyadi, Ahmad; Aniqoh Shofwani, Siti; Adewale, Sulaimon
QUALITY Vol 14, No 1 (2026): QUALITY
Publisher : Pascasarjana IAIN Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/quality.v14i1.37401

Abstract

Transformational leadership is a leadership style that emphasizes profound organizational change by motivating, inspiring, and empowering individuals to achieve shared goals. In the context of Islamic education, particularly at Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) NU Kudus, transformational leadership is expected to improve the quality of education by enhancing the learning process, strengthening teacher professionalism, and encouraging more participatory school management. This study aims to analyze the implementation of transformational leadership at MTs NU Kudus and its impact on improving the quality of Islamic education. A quantitative approach with a cross-sectional survey design was used to collect data from 100 teachers and staff members across 15 madrasahs. The data were then analyzed using partial least squares–structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that transformational leadership significantly and positively impacts the quality of Islamic education. School principals who apply transformational leadership by providing inspiration, motivation, individualized support, and value-based direction successfully improve instructional processes, strengthen teacher professionalism, and foster a more inclusive and collaborative school culture. The findings also suggest that leadership based on moderate Islamic values increases stakeholder engagement, including active participation from students and parents. In conclusion, this study recommends strengthening leadership development programs to support sustainable educational quality enhancement and asserts that transformational leadership is an effective strategy for driving institutional improvement in NU-based madrasahs.
Co-Authors Abdul Rosid Adewale, Sulaimon Agus Darmuki Ahmad Abdul Chamid Ahmad Hilal Madjdi, Ahmad Hilal Ahmad Yazid Aisyah, Siti Umi Nur Aniqoh Shofwani, Siti Annasih, Sa'aduddin Arsyad Fardani, M. Awaludin, Dipa Teruna Bachtiar, Alfan Choirudin, Choirudin Daroe Iswatiningsih Dewi Kusumaningsih Dewi, Dwi Wahyu Candra Dian Anggraini Diana Ermawati Dina Mayadiana Suwarma Erik Aditia Ismaya F. Shoufika Hilyana Fadillah, Radicha Dwi Nur Fathurrahman, Irfai Fatikhatun Najikhah Fauzi, Fathul Godlif Sianipar Gunawan Setiadi Hariyadi, Bachtiar Hartarini, Yovita Mumpuni Hartina Fattah Hasannudin, Hasannudin Heri yanto Ikhwandi, Muhammad Ripin Ikwandi , Muhamad Ripin In’am, Akhsanul Irfai Fathurohman, Irfai Irzan Soepriyadi Jayanti Putri, Jayanti Jenuri Kausar, Shakila Kemalsyah, M. Khairunnisa Khairunnisa Khamdun Khana, Febty Aviya KHOIRUL ANWAR Kurniawati, Wiwit La Ino Lovika Ardana Riswari M Baihaqi Mardiningrum, Wita Wahyu Misidawati, Dwi Novaria Muarofah, Siti Lailatul Muhammad Anas Ma`arif Muhlis Fajar Wicaksana Musa, Muhajir Noor Azizah Nurmalitasari, Dewi Pratiwi , Ika Ari Puspita Handayani Rani Darmayanti Rasyad, Afni Ratih Nindyasari Reviandari Widyatiningtyas, Reviandari Rona Romadhianti, Rona Rondhi S, Wawan Rustono - Santoso N, Denny Sarbullah Sari, Dyan Prawita Sarjono Sarjono, Sarjono Sattar Sattar, Sattar Seena, Ismaeel Setyawanto, Agus Setyawati Shofwani, Siti Aniqoh Shofwani, Siti Aniqoh Solehuddin, Moh. Sri Utaminingsih Sundari, Pipit Suprihartini, Yayuk Suseno Suseno Suwito Eko Pramono Syaffruddin Kuryanto, M. Sylvia Kartika Dhamayanti Tukiyo Tukiyo Utari Putri, Alicia Wasis Wijayanto Wawan Shokib Rondli