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Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27234975     DOI : https://doi.org/10.31538/tafkir
Focus. The focus is to provide readers with a better understanding of Islamic education and present developments through the publication of articles. Scope. Study of Al-Quran and Hadith on Education; Philosophy of Islamic Education; History of Islamic Education; Theological Foundation of Education; Policies of Islamic Education; Politics of Islamic Education; Islamic Education Professionalism; Islamic Education Curriculum; ICT in Islamic Education; E-Learning in Islamic Education; Islamic Education Institution; Teaching and Learning in Islamic Education; Ethnography on Islamic Education; Local Wisdom-Based Islamic Education; Development of Learning Theory and Design; Psychology of Islamic Education; Islamic Education Paradigms; Character of Islamic Education; and Gender in Islamic Education.
Articles 276 Documents
School Supervisors as Key in Improving the Managerial Competencies of Principals and Teachers in Aceh Besar Murza, Cut Ika; AR, Murniati; Usman, Nasir
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v6i4.1800

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School supervisors play a crucial role in maintaining the quality of education, particularly in enhancing the managerial competencies of principals and teachers. Through supervision and oversight, supervisors ensure that the teaching and school management processes comply with established standards. This study aims to analyze the role of supervisors in improving the managerial competencies of principals and teachers in Aceh Besar Regency. The research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The research subjects consist of 18 individuals, including 3 school supervisors, 3 principals, and 12 teachers from three elementary schools: SDN Lambada Klieng, SDN Labuy, and SDN Ruyung. The subject selection was conducted using purposive sampling, aimed at gaining in-depth insights into the role of supervisors in enhancing the quality of education. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation, and analyzed using qualitative data analysis techniques, which include data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The research findings indicate that supervisors play an important role in providing support to principals and teachers through training, supervision, and effective monitoring. The supervision carried out by school supervisors has proven to improve the managerial competencies of principals, as well as enhance the professionalism and quality of teaching among teachers. This study suggests the importance of the active role of supervisors in capacity-building programs for teachers and principals to achieve better education quality in Aceh Besar.
The Relationship Between Principal Leadership, School Climate, Work Discipline, And Work Motivation With Teacher Performance In Public Elementary Schools In Ambon City And The Lease Islands Hetharion, Wiliem Yacob; Akollo, Jane Gresia; Pattiruhu, Claudia Monique; Toisuta, Meike Elsa
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v7i1.2336

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Teacher performance plays a crucial role in determining the quality of education, particularly in geographically challenging areas such as Ambon City and the Lease Islands. This study aims to examine the influence of principal leadership, school climate, work discipline, and work motivation on teacher performance in public elementary schools within this region. A quantitative approach with a correlational research design was employed, using cross-sectional data collected through structured questionnaires. The study involved 210 teachers selected through a saturated sampling technique. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling with the Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) method. The results show that principal leadership, school climate, work discipline, and work motivation each have a positive and significant effect on teacher performance. Additionally, principal leadership significantly influences school climate, work discipline, and motivation, while school climate also enhances teacher discipline and motivation. Work discipline further contributes positively to teacher motivation. These findings highlight the central role of leadership and organizational conditions in shaping teacher behavior. The study implies the need for continuous leadership development, strengthened school culture, and systematic motivation strategies to improve teacher performance. Future research should expand the study area and include additional variables such as job satisfaction, workload, and teacher well-being to deepen the understanding of factors affecting teacher performance.
An Epistemological Study of Islamic Education Management Practices in the Islamic Boarding School Hasibuan, Zainal Efendi; Anhar, Anhar; Syafnan, Syafnan; Siregar, Pahri; Fata, Nahriyah
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v7i1.2418

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This study aims to examine the practice of Islamic education management at the Dar Al-Ma’arif Islamic Boarding School from an epistemological perspective, with a focus on integrating Islamic values with modern management theory. The main problem studied is how management in Islamic Boarding Schools functions not only as an administrative instrument but also as a manifestation of the Islamic scientific paradigm based on monotheism. The research method uses a phenomenological qualitative approach, drawing on document studies, observations, and in-depth interviews with Islamic Boarding School managers. The results of the study show that the management practice at the Dar Al-Ma’arif Islamic Boarding School is grounded in Islamic epistemology, which emphasizes the balance between rational and spiritual aspects. The contribution of this research lies in strengthening the epistemological framework for the study of Islamic education management and in offering relevant management models for the development of Islamic education in Indonesia. Islamic boarding schools have the potential to develop a management system that balances worldly and ukhrawi goals, as well as to serve as centers for moral and spiritual strengthening.
Implementation of the School Literacy Movement as a Development of 21st Century Skills: A Case Study of Journalism Extracurricular Activities Arianto, Anisa Maharani; Mariyadi; Jupitasari, Mellisa; Syahrani, Agus
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v6i4.2421

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The decline in national literacy and the demands of the 21st century call for innovation in education, particularly in developing critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. This study aims to analyse the implementation of the School Literacy Movement (GLS) within the Jurnalis SASTRA extracurricular program at SMA Negeri 4 Pontianak as a strategy for fostering 21st-century skills. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis involving students, a supervising teacher, and the school principal. The findings reveal that integrating GLS into journalistic activities enhances basic literacy (Reading and writing), digital literacy, and cultural literacy. Activities such as news and opinion writing, short film production, poetry, and digital broadcasting develop students’ critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication. Furthermore, teamwork in journalistic production cultivates responsibility, discipline, solidarity, and adaptive collaboration skills. The study also demonstrates that journalistic practice serves as a platform for character education, instilling journalistic ethics and social empathy. Thus, Jurnalis SASTRA is not only a medium for developing 21st-century competencies but also a character education laboratory grounded in literacy. This study recommends strengthening GLS through journalistic approaches as an innovative and practical learning strategy to support curriculum development that is responsive to digital transformation and global challenges.
Integration of Religious Moderation in Islamic Curriculum to Strengthen Inclusive Religious Literacy and Support SDGs in the Era of Social Polarisation Ridho, Ali; Kholisol Muhlis, R.; Lailaturrohmah, Lailaturrohmah; Kholifatul Alam, Fihris; Yaacob, Mashitoh
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v6i4.2491

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This study aims to conduct an in-depth analysis of the integration of religious moderation values within the Islamic boarding school (pesantren) education system and its impact on the development of tolerant, inclusive, and peace-oriented student character. The research stems from growing concerns over social polarization and the rise of religious extremism, underscoring the urgent need to reinforce the values of Islam as a religion of compassion (rahmatan lil ‘alamin). A qualitative research approach was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and document analysis as the primary methods of data collection. The findings reveal that core values of moderation such as tolerance, non-violence, national commitment, and respect for diversity are holistically embedded within pesantren life through curriculum design, daily religious practices, and exemplary leadership by kyai and teachers. Integration strategies include strengthening lessons in aqidah, fiqh, and ethics, promoting interfaith dialogue, and cultivating an inclusive pesantren culture. The study highlights that pesantren hold strategic potential in shaping a generation of Muslims capable of peaceful coexistence in multicultural societies. However, challenges remain, particularly the influence of transnational ideological currents contrary to the spirit of moderation and the limited capacity of educators to contextualize these values effectively. Therefore, adaptive and collaborative Islamic education policies involving the government, pesantren institutions, and civil society are crucial to reinforce the role of pesantren as the foundation of religious moderation in Indonesia.
Cognitive Fatigue Among Santri in Dual-Curriculum Islamic Boarding Schools Rohani, Rohani; Gunawan, Muhammad Ali; Suroyya, Camila Fatah; Suciptono
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v6i4.2082

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Cognitive fatigue has emerged as a critical concern in educational settings that require sustained mental effort, particularly in Islamic boarding schools implementing dual-curriculum systems. Santri are required to balance intensive Qur’anic memorization with formal general education, creating substantial cognitive demands that may affect learning effectiveness and mental well-being. This study aims to examine the level of cognitive fatigue among santri and to identify key contributing factors within a dual-curriculum pesantren context. A quantitative descriptive design was employed involving 120 students aged 13–18 at Darul Iman Islamic Boarding School, North Lombok, Indonesia. Data were collected using the Pediatric Cognitive Fatigue Scale (PCFS), supported by classroom observations and analysis of study duration, sleep patterns, and memorization load. The findings indicate that most students experience moderate to high levels of cognitive fatigue. Fatigue levels were strongly associated with prolonged daily study time exceeding ten hours, reduced sleep duration, and high Qur’anic memorization intensity, while gender and age were not significant predictors. These results highlight the cumulative cognitive risks of extended academic engagement without adequate rest. This study contributes to the limited empirical literature on student cognitive fatigue in religious education environments. The findings imply the need for pesantren administrators and policymakers to redesign learning schedules by incorporating structured rest periods, balanced memorization targets, and sleep protection strategies to promote healthier and more sustainable learning environments for adolescents in dual-curriculum Islamic boarding schools.
EKOP Model of Islamic Cultural History (SKI) Learning for Islamic Religious Education Teacher Candidates Romelah, Romelah; Firmansyah, Eka
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v7i1.2381

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Evaluation is inseparable from learning; the essence of learning is a conscious effort by students to meet needs that result in changes in themselves across cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects. This study examines the process and results of the evaluation of Islamic Cultural History (SKI) learning in the Islamic Religious Education Study Program, Faculty of Islamic Religion, University of Muhammadiyah Malang. Using a qualitative case-study approach, this study involved 12 students from batch V A in 2019 as informants. Data collection methods include observation, interviews, and documentation, with data analysis using the Miles and Huberman models. The focus of the research consists of three main aspects: (1) learning planning through the Semester Learning Plan, (2) the implementation of online and offline learning, and (3) learning evaluation, both written and oral, and assignments. The results of the study describe the evaluation process that includes students' cognitive, affective, and psychomotor abilities in mastering the concept of SKI, including the ability to search for movies and make images related to the material. This research aims to produce final reports and scientific articles for publication in reputable international journals. The findings of the study are expected to provide insight into the adaptation of SKI learning during the pandemic and the effectiveness of the evaluation methods applied.
Integrating Inquiry-Based Learning into Islamic Education Worksheets for Early Grade Learners: A Developmental Study Nofiarti, Yessi; Zen, Zelhendri; Bentri, Alwen; Hakim, Ramalis
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v7i1.2389

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The current study seeks to explore Islamic religious education at the elementary level with the understanding that it has limitations presented through conventional teacher-centered teaching. Such limitations decrease student engagement and stifle creativity. The purpose of this research was to develop inquiry-based student worksheets with the objective of encouraging critical thinking and the importance of Islamic values in creating active participation in learning for Grade 1. This is a very relevant study, however, because early exposure to inquiry-oriented methods can significantly affect learning outcomes-cognitive and affective-for religious education. In employing the Research and Development (R&D) method through the ADDIE model, 13 Grade 1 students of SDN 05 Babukik participated in this study. The sources of data collection were questionnaires, observations, interviews, and pre- and post-tests, which were analyzed based on descriptive statistics and N-Gain tests. Expert validation was very feasible (content 95%, design 92%, media 87%), while practicality tests showed high acceptability by students and teachers. Effectiveness tests obtained moderate N-Gain score, indicating significant improvement in understanding. Thus, inquiry-based learning is indeed applicable within Islamic Religious Education and presents an innovative instructional model which encompasses the principles of inquiry into its materials. The study articulates the need for resources that are interactive and contextually relevant to promote meaningful understanding-student learning at primary level religious education.
Islamic scholars in Higher Education: A Study of Special Education Programs Syafaruddin, Baso; Hasbi, Muhammad; Sarda, Muh
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v7i1.2391

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It is essential for governments and educational institutions, particularly Islamic religious universities, to have a responsibility to guide the community toward understanding Islam as a moderate religion. Thus, this study aims to describe how special education programs are implemented and the competencies of graduates in religious studies at universities that contribute to the development of Islamic scholars. This research is of a descriptive qualitative nature. The subjects of this study consisted of the local government, the rector, the dean, the vice dean, and the head of the study program at As'adiyah Sengkang Islamic University. The data collection techniques employed in this research included observation, interviews, and documentation. The research findings indicate that the implementation of special education programs in the field of religion is equipped with a curriculum, educators who have scientific qualifications, and adequate facilities, infrastructure, and other Islamic insights. Meanwhile, the competencies required for graduates to realize the Islamic scholars include the ability to use Arabic, read classic books, and understand aqidah, sharia, morals, Sufism, da'wah, interpretation of the Qur'an, hadith, and al-urf. The implication of this research is that the program serves as a platform for the government to address and provide solutions to the religious problems faced by society in general.
Emotional Education in the Qur'an: Narrative Analysis of Stories of Qur'anic Decisions in Islamic Education Hamzah, Ekawati; Santalia, Indo; Qoimah, Lailatul
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v7i1.2409

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Until now, the world of education tends to be dominated by the concept of intellectual intelligence (IQ) both in theory and practice, while the aspect of emotional intelligence (EQ) is often neglected. However, in the context of Islamic education, emotional intelligence is a crucial foundation for forming individuals who are knowledgeable and have noble morals according to the guidance of sharia. Therefore, this study aims to explore the dimensions of emotional intelligence in the Qur'an through the narratives of the Prophet Moses, the Prophet Joseph, and Luqman al-Hakim. The focus of this study is to analyze how these figures manage emotional stress, make decisions, and carry out leadership and guidance effectively. This study uses a qualitative approach with a narrative-thematic analysis method and a maudū'i (thematic) interpretation approach. Through this technique, patterns of emotional education are identified from the Qur'anic texts to see their relevance to modern Islamic psychopedagogy. The research findings show that the Qur'an not only contains cognitive and spiritual aspects but also provides a comprehensive affective structure in the Islamic learning process. The stories of the prophets provide concrete models of self-regulation, empathy, and mental resilience, which are at the heart of emotional intelligence. This research significantly contributes to the development of a revelation-based character education curriculum. The results can serve as a theoretical foundation for educational practitioners in designing learning models that integrate emotional and spiritual intelligence contextually.