Nuris Journal of Education and Islamic Studies
Vol. 6 No. 1: January - June 2026

Pedagogical Pragmatism of Islamic Education Teachers in Implementing Holistic Assessment in Senior High School

Anisa Nur Sajidah (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Saepul Anwar (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Usup Romli (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)



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Publish Date
11 Jul 2026

Abstract

This article examines the adaptive strategies of Islamic Religious Education (hereafter IRE) teachers in implementing holistic assessment, which frequently encounters logistical constraints in schools. Unlike previous studies that focus on administrative compliance, this research highlights the professional agency of educators to fill a phenomenological gap. Employing a qualitative case study on three IRE teachers in secondary education, data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis. The findings indicate that teachers respond to systemic pressures through pedagogical pragmatism. These strategies encompass the simplification of cognitive instruments into Lower Order Thinking Skills (LOTS), the modification of psychomotor practices, and a transition toward intuitive observation in the affective domain. In conclusion, such compromises are not indicative of incompetence, but rather a manifestation of adaptive intelligence to safeguard the essence of ta'dib amidst rigid curriculum standardization.

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jeis

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Nuris Journal of Education and Islamic Studies is open access and peer-reviewed journal, published by STAI Nurul Islam Mojokerto, Indonesia to disseminate research results from scientists and practitioners in Education and Islamic Studies fields. DOI : https://doi.org/10.52620/jeis ISSN 2776-2653 ...