Enhancing madrasah’s excellence through innovative leadership: A case study at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 1 Bireun

Ilmi Amalia; Jumailatul Rahmi

doi:10.28918/tadibia.v5i1.9988

Authors

Ilmi Amalia Institut Agama Islam Negeri Lhokseumawe
Jumailatul Rahmi IAIN Lhokseumawe

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.28918/tadibia.v5i1.9988

Abstract

This study explores the role of innovative leadership in advancing the excellence of Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri (MTsN) 1 Bireuen. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis involving the school principal and subject teachers. The findings indicate that the principal exhibits a comprehensive understanding of innovative leadership by promoting teacher autonomy, adopting novel instructional models, facilitating professional development, and encouraging community engagement. Notable innovations identified include student character development, the integration of digital learning technologies, and enhancements to school infrastructure. The study concludes that innovative leadership is pivotal in cultivating a collaborative, adaptive, and high-quality learning environment within Islamic educational settings.

Keywords:

Digital learning integration, innovative leadership, Islamic education management, madrasah excellence, teacher autonomy

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