Sofwan Manaf
Darunnajah University, Jakarta, Indonesia

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School Principal Leadership Management in Improving Emotional Intelligence of Islamic Secondary School Students Rokimin Rokimin; Sofwan Manaf; M. Towil Akhirudin
Management of Education: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025): Management of Education: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam
Publisher : Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Keguruan UIN Antasari

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/moe.v11i2.16518

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This study analyzes the principal's leadership management in enhancing students' emotional intelligence (EQ) at MTs Darunnajah. Emotional intelligence is a crucial aspect of education, contributing to academic achievement, social skills, and character building. In Islamic education, EQ is a foundation for developing morally upright individuals capable of facing academic and social challenges. The researcher employed a qualitative descriptive approach and collected data through in-depth interviews with the principal, teachers, students, and parents, supported by observation and documentation of school activities. They analyzed the data using thematic coding, applied source triangulation, and validated the findings through member checking to ensure credibility. The study found that the principal developed students' EQ through four core managerial functions: planning, organizing, implementing, and supervising. The principal created systematic planning that provided clear direction for school programs and organized collaborative efforts among teachers to integrate character values into every lesson. The implementation aligned with the school's vision and mission by emphasizing character-based learning and empathy-building activities. The principal also supervised the process to evaluate program effectiveness and make necessary improvements. In addition to leadership management, internal factors such as emotional regulation and self-motivation contributed to students' EQ development. In contrast, external factors included parental support, teacher role modeling, and an inclusive school climate. In conclusion, the principal's effective and collaborative leadership fostered a supportive learning environment that enhanced students' EQ. Sustainable development of emotional intelligence requires continuous synergy among principals, teachers, and parents.
The Role of Islamic Boarding Schools in Enhancing the Quality of Religious Education in Indonesia: A Perspective on the Transformation of Islamic Education Sofwan Manaf; Rokimin; Asrul Hanafiah Mokhsen
International Journal of Learning and Education Vol 2 No 1 (2026): International Journal of Learning and Education (IJLE)
Publisher : NAJAHA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59683/ijle.v2i1.295

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Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) have historically served as the cornerstone of religious education in Indonesia, yet their capacity to enhance educational quality amid globalization and technological advancement remains insufficiently examined. This study investigates the role of pesantren in improving the quality of religious education through the lens of Islamic education transformation. Employing a qualitative approach with a multiple case study design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 24 informants, participatory observation, and document analysis across six pesantren in Java and Sumatra representing traditional (salafiyah), modern (khalafiyah), and integrated typologies. The findings reveal three principal dimensions of transformation: first, curriculum integration that harmonizes classical Islamic texts (kitab kuning) with contemporary scientific and vocational competencies; second, pedagogical modernization through the adoption of student-centered learning methods and digital technology while preserving the core values of character formation (tarbiyah); and third, institutional governance reform characterized by strategic leadership of kiai, quality assurance mechanisms, and community-based partnerships. The study concludes that pesantren that successfully balance the preservation of traditional religious identity with adaptive innovation (al-muhafazhah 'ala al-qadim al-shalih wa al-akhdzu bi al-jadid al-ashlah) demonstrate significantly enhanced educational outcomes. These findings contribute to the theoretical discourse on Islamic education management by proposing a triadic transformation model and offer practical implications for policymakers and pesantren administrators seeking to strengthen religious education quality in Indonesia.