AL-TANZIM : JURNAL MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM
Vol 10, No 3 (2026)

From Mandate to Acceptance: The Role of Principals and Policy Communication in Islamic School Digitalization

Andik Riyanto (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda)
Saputranur Saputranur (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda)
Miftahul Huda (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze policy communication and acceptance in the implementation of school digitalization in Islamic educational institutions (madrasas). This study used a qualitative case study design. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation studies. The results indicate that the acceptance of digitalization policies is significantly influenced by how policy messages are communicated, understood, and interpreted by implementers at the school level. Policy communication is more effective when principals provide clear directions, practical explanations, and ongoing support throughout the implementation process. However, policy acceptance still faces several obstacles, such as limited training, unstable digital infrastructure, and disparities in digital competency among policy implementers. Furthermore, this study found that educational actors in madrasas assess digitalization not only from a technical and efficiency perspective, but also from the perspective of its alignment with Islamic values and school culture. These considerations influence policy acceptance and implementation in the field. The implementation of digitalization in madrasas requires dialogic policy communication, institutional readiness, and leadership capable of bridging policy with contextual educational practices. These findings contribute to the development of digitalization policies in Islamic educational units that are more adaptive and sensitive to local values.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

al-tanzim

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Subject

Education

Description

Al-Tanzim : Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam is published by Islamic Faculty of Nurul Jadid University. The journal publishes articles of interest to education practitioners, teachers, education policy makers, and researchers. This journal encompasses research articles, original research report, ...