INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY ISLAMIC EDUCATION

The Effect of The Quality of Infrastructure and Information Technology Use on Students' Learning Interest in PAI Learning

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This study aims to determine the effect of infrastructure quality and information technology utilization, both partially and simultaneously, on student learning interest in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) at SMA Negeri 3 Palu. This study used a quantitative approach with an ex post facto design. The results showed that infrastructure quality significantly influenced student learning interest with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05. Information technology utilization also significantly influenced student learning interest with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05. Simultaneously, infrastructure quality and information technology utilization significantly influenced student learning interest with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05. The coefficient of determination indicates that these two variables contribute 59.3% to student learning interest, while the remaining 40.7% is influenced by other variables outside this study. The results of this study indicate that the better the quality of infrastructure and the more optimal the use of information technology, the higher the student interest in Islamic Religious Education (ISE). Therefore, it is hoped that Islamic Religious Education (ISE) schools and teachers will continue to improve the quality of learning facilities and optimize the use of information technology to create a more engaging, interactive, and effective learning process.

Collaboration Between Islamic Education Teachers and Parents in Shaping Students' Character Through the MABIT Program

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This study examines the collaboration between Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers and parents in shaping students’ moral character through the Malam Bina Iman dan Taqwa (MABIT) program at SD Islam Cahaya Khalifah Palu. The research employed a qualitative approach with exploratory and descriptive methods. Data were collected through field observations, interviews, and documentation involving PAI teachers, parents, and supporting stakeholders. The findings reveal that the collaboration was implemented systematically through the stages of planning, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up. The partnership between teachers and parents was strengthened through parenting programs, intensive face-to-face and digital communication, active parental participation, the use of communication books, and the involvement of religious and community leaders. The MABIT program not only functioned as a religious activity but also as an effective strategy for fostering students’ religious values, discipline, responsibility, and moral behavior both at school and at home. The study concludes that sustainable collaboration between schools and families plays a significant role in strengthening students’ character education in the contemporary educational context.

Transformational Leadership of the Principal in Improving the Quality of Human Resources at State Integrated Junior High Schools in Sigi Regency, Indonesia

2026-07-01T02:14:38+00:00

This study examines the transformational leadership of the principal in improving the quality of human resources at SMP Satu Atap Negeri 14 Sigi using a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation involving the principal, teachers, educational staff, and the school committee. The findings show that the principal implemented transformational leadership through a clear vision and mission, motivational support, collaborative work culture, continuous professional development, and individualized attention to staff needs and potential. These practices contributed to improved teacher professionalism, staff performance, discipline, and the creation of a conducive and quality-oriented school environment. The study concludes that transformational leadership plays a significant role in enhancing the quality of human resources in schools

Internalization of Character Values Through Islamic Religious Education Learning Among Students at Junior High School of Al-Azhar Mandiri Palu

2026-07-01T02:14:39+00:00

This study examines the internalization of character values through Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning among students at SMP Al-Azhar Mandiri Palu. Using a qualitative approach with a case study design, data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation involving school principals, teachers, students, and parents. The findings reveal that character values are internalized through classroom learning, religious habituation, exemplary behavior, extracurricular activities, and collaborative interactions between teachers and students. Islamic Religious Education teachers play a central role in integrating character values such as discipline, responsibility, honesty, respect, and religiosity into both learning activities and students’ daily behavior. The study also found that support from the school environment and parents strengthens the effectiveness of character education implementation. Therefore, the internalization of character values through PAI learning contributes significantly to shaping students’ moral character and positive behavior in the school environment.

Participatory Leadership of the Madrasah Principal in Addressing Bullying Cases in Schools (A Case Study at MTs Alkhairaat Sigimpu)

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This study examines participative leadership by the head of MTs Alkhairaat Sigimpu as an effective approach to addressing bullying through the collective empowerment of school stakeholders in a systematic and integrated manner. A qualitative case study approach was employed. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews with the head of the madrasah, teachers, and guidance and counseling teachers, as well as documentation. Data were analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing techniques. The findings reveal that bullying at the school takes both verbal and non-verbal forms. Verbal bullying includes teasing, threats, and rumor spreading among students, while non-verbal bullying involves social exclusion, threatening gestures, and damage to peers’ belongings. In addressing these issues, the head of the madrasah applies participative leadership by involving teachers and counseling staff in collective decision-making. This includes formulating anti-bullying policies, establishing intervention and mediation procedures, and implementing prevention programs through socialization and integrated supervision. Such collaborative involvement fosters a shared sense of responsibility in creating a safe and bullying-free learning environment.

Ilman wa Rūhan’ Approach in Al-Qur’an Learning to Develop Qur’anic Personality at Al-Fahmi Integrated Islamic Junior High School, Palu City

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This study examines the implementation of the “ilman wa rūḥan” approach in Qur’anic learning to develop Qur’anic personality among students at SMP IT Al-Fahmi Palu. Using a qualitative case study design, the research explores the integration of intellectual (ilman) and spiritual (rūhan) dimensions in the learning process. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings reveal that the approach is implemented through structured Qur’anic programs, including tahfidz, muraja’ah, tadabbur, congregational prayers, and character-building activities integrated into daily school culture. The approach contributes positively to the development of students’ Qur’anic personality, reflected in discipline, honesty, responsibility, politeness, and spiritual awareness. Supporting factors include teacher commitment, parental involvement, and an Islamic school environment, while challenges involve differences in students’ abilities and limited learning time. This study highlights that the “ilman wa rūḥan” approach provides a holistic model for Qur’anic education that integrates cognitive, affective, and spiritual development.