Strengthening School Management to Improve Education Quality through the Islamic Model Class at YPK Elementary School in Bontang

Bahrani Bahrani (UIN Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris, Samarinda)
Ananiah Ananiah (UIN Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris, Samarinda)
M. Rohim (UIN Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris, Samarinda)
M. Muhsin (UIN Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris, Samarinda)

Jurnal At-Tarbiyat : Jurnal Pendidikan Islam
Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): Digital Cultural Transformation and Islamic Character Education

This study aims to strengthen school management and improve educational quality through the implementation of the Islamic Model Class (IMC) at SD Yayasan Pupuk Kaltim (YPK) in Bontang, Indonesia. Utilizing a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach integrated with Total Quality Management (TQM) principles, the study engaged key school stakeholders principals, teachers, parents, and community leaders in identifying challenges and co-developing strategic solutions. Initial findings revealed significant gaps in curriculum alignment, teacher competence in Islamic pedagogy, and the absence of monitoring tools. Through collaborative Focus Group Discussions, targeted interventions were designed, including teacher training, spiritual culture reinforcement, and parental engagement programs. Implementation of these strategies resulted in improved integration of Islamic values into teaching practices, enhanced student character development, and increased stakeholder involvement. The study concludes that the PAR-TQM framework provides an effective model for sustainable educational reform in Islamic-based schools by fostering collaboration, continuous evaluation, and value-based leadership.