A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF VALUE-BASED APPROACHES IN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS

Muhammad Rahmanda (SMAS Unggulan Al-Azhar Medan)
Muhammad Sultan Ale Tarigan (SMAS Unggulan Al-Azhar Medan)
Justin Abrar (SMAS Unggulan Al-Azhar Medan)
Muhammad Zhafran Syafiq Hasibuan (SMAS Unggulan Al-Azhar Medan)
Abdul Afif Rahmansyah (SMAS Unggulan Al-Azhar Medan)

Journal of International Islamic Law, Human Right and Public Policy
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): September

This article examines the adverse effects of an education system that prioritizes academic grades above all else. Employing a qualitative approach, the study explores relevant literature and case studies to identify the implications of value orientation within educational contexts. The findings indicate that an excessive focus on grades may diminish students’ intrinsic motivation, foster academic dishonesty, and neglect the cultivation of character and social skills. The study recommends a reform toward a more holistic education system that emphasizes comprehensive individual development and personal growth.