Journal of Research in Educational Management
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)

Digital Leadership for Educational Transformation: Experiences of Madrasah Principals

Shahzadi Hina Sain (Beaconhouse Head Office)
Izzatul Munawwaroh (University of Nurul Jadid)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to explore the experiences of madrasah principals in implementing digital leadership as an effort to transform education in madrasas. The approach used was qualitative with a phenomenological design to understand the meaning of digital leadership experiences in the context of institutional change. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation studies, then analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). The results of the study show three main findings. First, digital transformation begins with the development of a digital vision that serves as the foundation for institutional change. Second, the implementation of digital leadership is carried out through empowering human resources and strengthening collaboration between stakeholders. Third, digital transformation faces various challenges such as limited infrastructure, unequal digital competencies, resistance to change, and budget constraints, but these are overcome through adaptive and gradual strategies. This study concludes that digital leadership in madrasas is a strategic leadership process that integrates vision, empowerment, collaboration, and adaptation in facing digital change. The contribution of this study lies in enriching the study of digital leadership in the context of Islamic education and providing practical implications for the development of digital transformation strategies in madrasas.

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jrem

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

Journal of Research in Educational Management is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal, which publishes scholarly work, and specializes in educational management, consolidates fundamental and applied research activities with a very wide-ranging coverage, and seeks to publish those papers that are ...