Achieving excellence: the role of digital transformation in madrasah management and Islamic culture

Abstract

Improving the quality of students, teachers, and madrasah governance is a challenging task in creating an international standard for madrasah. However, MAN IC Serpong in Indonesia has successfully undergone a transformative process, addressing recruitment, refining the student admission system, and promoting scientific integration. This study examines the implemented transformation and its role in achieving excellence through digital transformation. Data were collected through literature reviews, field studies, and interviews with MAN IC Serpong developers. The results reveal effective management practices, including teacher recruitment, student admission systems, customized curriculum, and achievement coaching. Additionally, the institution conducts regular teacher refreshments using external non-dormitory coaches to ensure quality maintenance. Addressing the implications of this research provides insights into the significance of the findings. It explores potential benefits, such as increased administrative efficiency, curriculum development, and learning implementation through digital transformation for other madrasahs. Recommendations include improving student access to educational resources, utilizing online learning platforms, and integrating evaluation systems. The study also highlights the importance of adopting successful management practices and leveraging digital technology to strengthen Islamic culture within madrasahs.

Keywords:

• Excellent madrasah
• transformation
• academic achievement

REVIEWING EDITOR:

• Lincoln Geraghty
• School of Media and Performing Arts
• University of Portsmouth
• Portsmouth
• UK

SUBJECTS:

• Sustainability Education, Training & Leadership; Continuing Professional Development; Curriculum Studies; Religion; Cultural Studies

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

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Notes on contributors

Mahsusi

Mahsusi born in Kediri on October 11, 1960. They obtained their undergraduate degree in Indonesian Language Education from UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. They obtained their master’s and doctoral degrees in Management from the Faculty of Economics (FE) at Universitas Persada Indonesia YAI. They have significant experience in providing training and development for madrasahs (Islamic schools) in Indonesia. Currently, the author is a lecturer at the Department of Islamic Education Management at FITK UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. Served as the lead researcher in this study, building relationships with madrasas. The researcher took full care of licensing from the initial research permit until the research was completed. Then, the researcher also compiled the title of this research and contributed to the writing of the discussion.

Syihaabul Hudaa

Syihaabul Hudaa completed his undergraduate degree in Indonesian Language and Literature Education at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta and later completed his graduate degree in Language Education at Universitas Negeri Jakarta. He is currently a lecturer at the Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Ahmad Dahlan Jakarta. Email: [email protected]

Mustofa Fahmi

Mustofa Fahmi is a young expert in educational technology development at the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA). He completed his bachelor’s degree in Math Education from Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University, Jakarta, continued his master’s degree in Educational Leadership at La Trobe University, Meulbourne, Australia, and finished his doctoral program at Perguruan Tinggi Ilmu Al Quran, Jakarta.

Kusen

Kusen his education began with attending Sendang Elementary School. After elementary school he continued to junior high school in the city of his sub-district, namely SMPN Cirebon Selatan. Currently, he is a teacher at MAN IC Serpong.

Novi Diah Haryanti

Novi Diah Haryanti is completed her bachelor’s degree in Indonesian Language and Literature Education at FBS, State University of Jakarta (UNJ) and Master of Arts program at University of Indonesia (UI). She is currently pursuing a doctoral program in literature at the University of Indonesia.

Muh Barid Nizarudin Wajdi

Muh Barid Nizarudin Wajdi is a Lecturer of STAI Miftahul Ula Nganjuk. His research focuses on education, Scientific literacy, project-based learning, STEM education and literacy. He can be contacted at email: [email protected]