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Wathon, A
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Dialectics of Service Quality and Spirituality in Islamic Early Childhood Education Wathon, A; Qomar, Mujamil; Efendi, Nur
AS-SABIQUN Vol 8 No 3 (2026): MEI
Publisher : Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini STIT Palapa Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36088/assabiqun.v8i3.6182

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This study is motivated by the limited integration of service quality frameworks and spirituality in Islamic early childhood education, despite their significant role in supporting holistic child development. This study aims to analyze the dialectical relationship between service quality and spirituality based on recent literature published between 2024 and 2025. A qualitative design using a systematic literature review approach was employed. Data were collected from 35 indexed journal articles published during 2024–2025 and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal that service quality frameworks are increasingly integrated with Islamic ethical principles, such as amanah and ihsan, while leadership and teacher professionalism function as key mediating factors. In addition, workplace spirituality contributes indirectly to service quality through job satisfaction and organizational commitment. However, challenges remain in policy alignment, teacher training, and technological integration. The study concludes that an integrative model combining spiritual values and quality assurance mechanisms is essential for achieving holistic educational outcomes in Islamic early childhood education. This study contributes to the theoretical development of Islamic education quality models and offers practical recommendations for policymakers and educators to strengthen spiritually grounded quality assurance systems.
Islamic Branding as a Competitive Advantage Strategy in Transformative Islamic Education Wathon, A; Sulistyorini, Sulistyorini; Sujianto, Agus Eko
PALAPA Vol 14 No 1 (2026): MEI
Publisher : LP2M STIT Palapa Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36088/palapa.v14i1.6181

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This study explores Islamic branding as a strategic approach to achieving competitive advantage in Islamic educational institutions in the contemporary global and digital era. Increasing competition among educational providers has encouraged institutions to develop distinctive identities that emphasize not only academic excellence but also ethical and spiritual values. This study aims to analyze how Islamic values are integrated into marketing frameworks, leadership practices, stakeholder engagement, and digital transformation to strengthen institutional branding. A qualitative approach with a conceptual and literature-based design was employed, focusing on recent scholarly works published between 2024 and 2025. Data were collected through a systematic literature review and analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. The findings indicate that Islamic branding, when integrated with the 7P marketing mix, enhances institutional credibility, public trust, and stakeholder satisfaction. Leadership, particularly religious leadership represented by kyai, plays a central role in shaping institutional legitimacy and brand identity. Furthermore, digital transformation and artificial intelligence provide new opportunities for branding innovation, although ethical and infrastructural challenges remain significant. The study concludes that Islamic branding must move beyond symbolic representation and be deeply embedded in governance, pedagogy, and institutional culture to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. This study contributes to the theoretical development of Islamic educational management and offers practical recommendations for policymakers and educational leaders in strengthening value-based institutional branding.
Membangun Jiwa Kewirausahaan melalui Kurikulum Merdeka di TK Mumtaza Ceria Kalianyar Kertosono Wathon, A
YASIN Vol 4 No 6 (2024): DESEMBER
Publisher : Lembaga Yasin AlSys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/yasin.v4i6.4449

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Early childhood education is an important foundation in shaping children's character and skills, including an entrepreneurial spirit that is relevant to the demands of the 21st century. In the era of the Merdeka Curriculum, the development of an entrepreneurial spirit can be integrated into learning to encourage creativity, independence, and innovation from an early age. This study aims to identify the strategy and implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in building an entrepreneurial spirit at Mumtaza Ceria Kindergarten, Kalianyar, Kertosono. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews with teachers, and documentation of learning activities. Data analysis was carried out using data reduction techniques, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study showed that the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum at Mumtaza Ceria Kindergarten was carried out through project-based activities, business simulation games, and exploration of the surrounding environment. Children are actively involved in activities such as making crafts, selling simple products, and role-playing as traders. The teacher acts as a facilitator who provides direction and supports children's exploration. This activity has been proven to be able to foster entrepreneurial values ​​such as the courage to take risks, creative thinking, and cooperation. In conclusion, the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Mumtaza Ceria Kindergarten is effective in building an entrepreneurial spirit in early childhood. A flexible and activity-based curriculum provides space for the development of children's potential to the maximum. This study recommends further training for teachers and the development of entrepreneurship-based learning modules to support the sustainability of this program.
Karakteristik Manajemen Perubahan Pendidikan Islam Transformatif di MA Negeri 1 Nganjuk Wathon, A; Maunah, Binti; Safi'i, Asrop
YASIN Vol 5 No 6 (2025): DESEMBER
Publisher : Lembaga Yasin AlSys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/yasin.v5i6.8448

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The rapid development of contemporary society requires educational institutions, including madrasah, to continuously adapt and innovate, thereby necessitating change management grounded in Islamic values and responsive to contemporary challenges. Although transformational leadership and change management have been widely studied, specific understanding of the characteristics of transformative Islamic education change management in the madrasah context remains limited. This study aimed to identify and analyze the key characteristics of transformative Islamic education change management implemented at MA Negeri 1 Nganjuk. Employing a qualitative approach with a phenomenological case study design, data were collected through in-depth interviews with the principal, teachers, staff, and the madrasah committee, participant observation, and document analysis. The findings show that the main characteristics of change management at MA Negeri 1 Nganjuk include a strong vision grounded in Islamic values, inspirational and development-oriented leadership by the principal, a collaborative and adaptive organizational culture, and curriculum and instructional innovation strategies that are responsive to contemporary demands. These findings contribute to the development of change management theory in the context of Islamic education and enrich the literature on best practices in madrasah settings. The study concludes that synergy between transformational leadership, a strong organizational culture, and continuous innovation is essential to realizing transformative Islamic education, and it offers practical implications for madrasah managers in designing effective and contextually relevant change strategies, as well as opening avenues for further research on the enabling and constraining factors in implementing transformative change across diverse Islamic educational institutions.
Co-Authors Agus Eko Sujianto Agus Zaenul Fitri Asrop Safi'i Binti Maunah Mujamil Qomar NUR EFENDI Sulistyorini Sulistyorini, Sulistyorini