Ikmal Wahyudi
Yarmouk University, Jordan

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Policy Innovation Model in Developing Child-Friendly Islamic Boarding Schools: An Islamic Education Management Perspective Ahmad Qusairi; Ikmal Wahyudi; Ach Khadaifillah
Journal of Asian Islamic Educational Management (JAIEM) Vol 4, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Gemilang Maju Publikasi Ilmiah (GMPI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53889/jaiem.v4i1.863

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Formulating a child-friendly Islamic boarding school system (pesantren) has become a crucial challenge in today’s Islamic education, especially in addressing the conflict between traditional hierarchical disciplinary culture and the growing demands of child rights-oriented education. The purpose of this paper is to examine how innovation in policymaking is used to achieve child-friendly pesantren education. This research employs a qualitative multiple case study design, involving three Islamic boarding schools in Pasuruan Regency, Indonesia, selected as information-rich and representative cases of ongoing institutional transformation. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 18 informants (leaders, teachers, students, and external stakeholders); observation; and document analysis, using an interactive qualitative data analysis model. The results show that policy innovation in child-friendly pesantren does not unfold in a straight line or through an administrative process; rather, it occurs through a socio-organizational ecosystem. This ecosystem is composed of the dynamic interaction among four interconnected elements: leadership, student participation, organizational culture transformation, and stakeholder support. Leadership operates through religious-symbolic legitimacy and gradual communication; stakeholder engagement reinforces institutional capacity; cultural adaptation mediates the integration of humanistic values within disciplinary traditions; and student participation sustains inclusive practices. This study enhances the discourse by introducing a socio-organizational ecosystem model of policy innovation in faith-based education, which expands current policy innovation frameworks by integrating religious legitimacy and cultural negotiation as fundamental dimensions. These findings offer theoretical and practical guidance in developing sustainable child-friendly policy innovations in Islamic boarding schools.
Instructional Leadership of Madrasah Principals in Improving Teacher Quality in Elementary Madrasahs Zainal Abidin; Ahmad Qusairi; Ikmal Wahyudi
Management of Education: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): 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.v12i2.20203

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Improving teacher quality is a crucial factor in determining the quality of the learning process and educational outcomes in Islamic schools. This study seeks to examine the instructional leadership strategies employed by madrasah principals to enhance teacher quality at MI Dalwa Pasuruan, while also identifying the factors that facilitate or hinder their implementation. This research employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. The data collection methods used were observation, in-depth interview, and documentation with the madrasah principal and teachers as the respondents. Data analysis was conducted interactively through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that teacher quality improvement is implemented through a learning management cycle that includes participatory quality improvement program planning, implementation of ongoing teacher training and coaching, supervision of learning by the madrasah principal, and reflective program evaluation conducted with the teachers' council. The program contributed to improving pedagogical competence and professional awareness among some teachers in developing learning practices. However, the program's effectiveness is still affected by several inhibiting factors, such as low motivation among some teachers to innovate in learning, limited information technology facilities, and discipline in participating in professional development activities. On the other hand, the supportive leadership style of madrasah principals and a collaborative culture among teachers are important supporting factors in maintaining sustainable improvements in educational quality. This research confirms that instructional leadership and the strength of school social capital play a strategic role in enhancing teacher professionalism in madrasahs with limited resources.