International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research of Higher Education (IJMURHICA)
Vol 9 No 3 (2026): In Progress (Theme Education, Religion Studies, Social Sciences, STEM and Economi

Academic Supervision in Islamic Boarding Schools: Challenges, Gaps, and Strategies for Educational Quality

Sari, Safitri Cristina (Unknown)
Azkiya', Ahmad Azkal (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the gaps in the implementation of academic supervision in Islamic boarding schools by examining the current reality, implementation barriers, and potential strategies for improvement. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method using a case study design, conducted over a three-month period from September to November 2025 at a junior high school in Indonesia. This study focuses on revealing the practices of academic supervision, the implementation barriers faced, and their implications for the learning process and students’ academic achievement in the Islamic Boarding Schools environment. Data sources were obtained from ten informants, consisting of one school principal, one vice principal for curriculum, one school supervisor, four core subject teachers, two parents, and one school committee representative. Data analysis was conducted using a thematic matrix and comparative tables to map the gaps between academic supervision standards and actual practices in the field. The research findings also reveal variations in student academic achievement influenced by inconsistent supervision, with results ranging from improvement to stagnation and even a decline in performance. The findings indicate that these disparities stem from weak planning, a lack of coordination, and insufficient training for supervisors. The findings and opinions in this study offer practical and theoretical implications for strengthening the governance of academic supervision in Islamic boarding schools, particularly as a foundation for formulating more systematic, collaborative, and culturally contextual supervision policies aimed at improving the quality of learning and the consistency of students’ academic achievement.

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ijmurhica

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Engineering Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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An objective of the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research of Higher Education is to promote the wide dissemination of the results of systematic scholarly inquiries into the broad field of multidiscipline research. This journal is intended to be the journal for publishing articles ...