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Item Open Access A portrait of multicultural education in an Indonesian private school : perception, approach, and implementation(Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, 2023) Ririn Karina Nur'aeni; Tati Lathipatud Durriyah; Bambang SumintonoIndonesia is a multicultural country with a wide range of religions, races, ethnicities, cultures, and languages. Because of a lack of understanding in Indonesia of the value of plurality, these differences frequently serve as the reason for inter-community clashes. This research focuses on these issues in the context of multicultural education in schools. Schools, in addition to family education, play an important role in nurturing students to understand, tolerate, and respect diversity. In this regard, this study explores how school community perceives, approaches, and implements multicultural education as an attempt to create multicultural citizens. This study employed qualitative approach using case study design in Indonesian private school in West Java. It involved seven participants from different backgrounds to gain their perspective regarding multicultural education. Documentary research and observation were also conducted to collect the data. The validity and reliability were assured through triangulation and member checking as an attempt to keep data trustworthy. In doing the analysis, the Quirkos software was used as an effective analytical tool. In addition, some ethical issues and research positionality were also stated. The following conclusions have been reached based on the evidence: First, principal, teachers, students, perceive that education must address student differences. They believe that God create diversity intentionally. They also believe uniqueness of human being and the diversity that exists in Indonesia. Second, the school community translated their perception into school vision, mission, and the projected rules. School also provides teacher development, curriculum design, and educational services as the strategies to promote multicultural education. Third, the implementation of multicultural education was manifested through the school culture, integrated curriculum, teachers' critical pedagogy and the annual cultural exhibition.Item Open Access Beyond the charisma of Islamic boarding school leaders : countering potential abuse through enhancing critical thinking and critical dialogical abilities of the 'led'(Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, 2023) Supriyono; Bambang Sumintono; Lukman Nul HakimIn response to the pressing call for enhancing the critical thinking and critical dialogical abilities of the students at pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) in Indonesia, this study delves into the 'dark side' of charismatic leadership commonly adopted by these *indigenous Islamic educational institutions. The inquiries stem from rising reports of sexual abuse at pesantren institutions and scrutinize the romanticized axiom of charisma in leadership that is often overshadowed by extreme admiration, blind idolization, and unquestioning obedience, which leads to sparing limited or even no room for the followers to question and criticize, making them vulnerable to power abuse. Hence, this study draws upon the insights of 24 participants from two pesantren institutions in East Java, probing their perceptions, practices, and reflections on charisma and obedience, A multiple case study design is employed within a qualitative research framework, utilizing document analysis, focused group discussions, interviews, and observations for the data collection. Triangulation techniques in both data collection and data sources are used for validation to enhance the credibility and trustworthiness of the data, which is analyzed using software-based thematic analysis through Quirkos. This study also addresses ethical considerations and the researcher's positionality to maintain academic integrity and methodological rigor. The findings suggest that the student's critical thinking and dialogical capabilities are not a mere function of the leadership style in pesantren. Rather, these aspects span a broader spectrum, hinging on the Islamic educational models that they adopt, here contested by adab (moral disciplining) and tarbiyah (critical dialogue). Exclusive reliance on adab leads to unbalanced charismatic leadership, fostering a patriarchal culture conducive to power abuse, including sexual abuse. Conversely, combining both adab and tarbiyah promotes a balanced charismatic leadership where adab (moral) forms the basis while critical thinking and dialogue serve as control mechanisms. In practice, critical thinking acts as an alarm, enabling students to discern whether their leaders' commands align with Islamic principles, while critical dialogical abilities serve as a countermeasure, empowering students to assertively challenge potential misconduct. This research highlights the importance of the control element in charismatic leadership, complementing the three components suggested by previous studies: basis, emotional connection, and signaling communication. Consequently, these findings lay the groundwork for further research to delve deeper into the dark side of charismatic leadership in the Islamic school setting, given that charisma meets religiosity could yield benefits on one hand, but potentially negative consequences on the other.Item Open Access Exploring principals' professional development : a case study of public madrasahs in Indonesia(Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, 2023) Fadla Tsania Agustia; Didin Syafruddin; Bambang SumintonoThe quality gap between public general schools and public madrasahs remains an issue of concern. Madrasah principals as the backbone of madrasah are required to enhance their competences through continuous professional development to bring about improvement. Regarding this matter, the study aimed to investigate: 1) the professional development of public madrasah principals; 2) the public madrasah principals’ perceptions on the professional development; and 3) the benefits of professional development in improving the public madrasah principals’ leadership duties. The study is significant because it sheds light on leadership professional development particularly in Indonesian public madrasahs. In addition, the study promotes knowledge sharing and idea generation among madrasah principals. Employing qualitative case study design, the study obtained the data from semi-structured interviews and documents issued by Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA). Three public madrasah principals from a city in Indonesia were interviewed to explore the professional development they have done as well as their perceptions on its implementation and benefits. The documents examined were the guidelines of madrasah principals’ appointment, continuous professional development, madrasah principals’ forum and training modules. The data were analyzed through a six-step thematic analysis that consists of getting familiar with the data, coding, searching themes, reviewing themes, defining themes and making the report. The findings revealed that: 1) The public madrasah principals developed their professionalism through a series of learning programs conducted by MoRA or other institutions, postgraduate study, madrasah principals’ forum, research and collaborations; 2) The public madrasah principals considered professional development important for upgrading skills and knowledge and they found MoRA’s trainings useful and applicable despite its limitations; 3) The public madrasah principals thought that the professional development has benefited them in executing their daily tasks, such as supervision and administration. To conclude, professional development is crucial in enhancing public madrasah principals’ competences. The results indicated that the public madrasah principals had their own comprehension on the leadership areas that were enhanced through professional development. It was also found that the public madrasah principals perceived the advantages of professional development based on their individual needs. The study provides important insights to governing bodies on better management and need assessment of professional development programs for Islamic-based schools’ leadership. The madrasah principals are suggested to maximize their potentials and resources in developing their professionalism and competences. Since the study only focused on public madrasah, future studies can explore further from the perspective of private madrasah and hire more school members as participants to yield various findings.Item Open Access Exploring student's perspectives on the benefits and challenges on the adaption of the Internet of Things : a case study in an Indonesian University(Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, 2023) Cut Manda Sari; Destina Wahyu Winarti; Bambang SumintonoThe 21st century is a century characterized by a vision and mission that emphasizes technology applications in organizing human activities. Currently, many Indonesian universities have begun to integrate, incorporate and adopt the IoT applications and devices into their academic programs. However, there are limited scientific discussions and research on IoT implementation in education within Indonesian University pose an opportunity for further exploration and advancement in this area. This study aims to address this gap by investigating students' perspectives on the benefits and challenges of IoT implementation in higher education, specifically, the research focuses on a university that have integrated and utilized IoT to support students in their academic processes. This research utilized a qualitative case study design to conduct a comprehensive analysis of students' perspectives on IoT applications. The survey findings indicate that students express a significant level of satisfaction with IoT services in terms of benefits such as quicker access to resources and improved research and learning experiences. The adoption of smart boards in classrooms enhances learning effectiveness and creates a dynamic environment. Students recognize the importance of technological fluency and a digital mindset and appreciate user-friendly interfaces. owever, challenges include the lack of clear guidelines, unstable internet connectivity, and system errors. Furthermore, students also recognize the importance of technological fluency and the development of strong technical skills to adapt to the advancements in technology. Students also highlight the positive impact of IoT on classroom management, collaborative learning, and skill development. IoT devices contribute to an easy and efficient learning process, sparking curiosity and motivation. IoT tools improve academic tasks, access to information, and overall achievements. While some challenges exist, personal exploration, peer assistance, and attending workshops help overcome them. Expectations revolve around comprehensive education, improved system quality, and expanded IoT integration. In conclusions, it is recommend adopt a technology system that facilitates the assessment of these perceptions. By using a technology system, organizations can collect data and insights from staff IT members through surveys, interviews, or other feedback mechanisms.Item Open Access Exploring the head of the foundation's leadership practices in optimizing teachers' performance at islamic private school(Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, 2023) Dwi Asih Prihatin; Bambang Sumintono; Lukman Nul HakimDual authorities govern the education system in Indonesia: The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (MoECRT) and the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA). These distinct authorities significantly influence the leadership structure that governs the school system, particularly in managing educational units through foundations. This study focuses on a privately-owned Islamic institution operating under the auspices of the MoECRT. This study investigates the leadership practices of the head of the foundation in Islamic private schools and the impact on optimizing teachers' performance. The main focus lies in identifying and analyzing the leadership practices, strategies, and mechanisms employed by the foundation's leader to enhance teaching and learning practices in Islamic private schools. This qualitative study was conducted at one Islamic Private School in Indonesia. The researcher utilized a case study approach, conducting open-ended interviews and observations to gather information related to the research questions. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the collected data. The present study incorporated four different leadership styles: Directive, Supportive, Participative, and Achievement-oriented, as delineated in the theoretical framework. The findings of the study indicate that the person in the top leadership position within the foundation demonstrates a prominent Directive leadership style, as observed through the daily interactions with his subordinates. This leadership style is distinguished by a dominating attitude in decision-making and guiding subordinates. Additionally, this study provides insights into the effects of internal and external encouragement on the teachers' teaching and learning process, as facilitated by the head of the foundation. Finally, it examines teachers' perspectives regarding the overpowering engagement of the head of the foundation. It is essential to note that the findings of this study do not aim to determine whether one leadership style is better or worse than others. Each leadership style has its strengths and weaknesses, and its implementation should be tailored to the context and organizational needs. This study offers practical implications for enhancing teacher effectiveness, developing leadership skills, and fostering a positive educational environment. Furthermore, it is expected to contribute to the advancement of Islamic education by promoting continuous improvement and adherence to Islamic principles and values.Item Embargo Exploring the role of peer relationships in student wellbeing : a case study of female students in junior high school at a modern pesantren in Indonesia(Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, 2024) Salsabila Abdul Ghofur; Bambang Sumintono; Tati Lathipatud DurriyahThe well-being of students in educational institutions is influenced by many factors including their peer relationships. In the context of a modern Pesantren—an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia—these relationships are especially significant due to the close-knit communal living arrangements and the integration of religious and modern education. This study aims to explore the dynamics of peer relationships among female students in a modern Pesantren and examine their impact on various aspects of student well-being, including social relationships, emotional support, self-perception, autonomy, and mental health. A qualitative methodology was employed, involving semi-structured interviews with a purposively selected sample of female students at a modern Pesantren in Indonesia. Additionally, observation and focus group discussions were utilized to triangulate the data. The findings reveal that supportive peer relationships significantly enhance the students' emotional and social wellbeing. Students reported a high degree of acceptance and comfort within their peer groups, contributing to positive self-perception and mental health. The communal environment of the Pesantren, characterized by shared activities and collective experiences, fosters a strong sense of belonging and emotional security. Moreover, the implementation of the Pesantren's foundational principles, such as Panca Jiwa, Panca Jangka, and Panca Bina, plays a crucial role in promoting a nurturing and inclusive environment. This study concludes that fostering strong peer relationships in educational settings like Pesantren is essential for the holistic development of students. The findings underscore the importance of creating supportive and inclusive social environments to enhance student well-being, with implications for educational practices and policies in similar contexts. This research contributes to the broader discourse on student well-being and peer relationships in educational settings by providing a deeper understanding of the social dynamics within Pesantren.Item Open Access High school students’ attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and behavioral intention toward climate change in relation to pro-environmental behavior in Klaten regency Indonesia(Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, 2024) Irkham Zamzuri; Bambang Sumintono; Destina Wahyu WinartiCurrently, human-induced climate change causes difficulties, affecting the environment, health and well-being. Indonesia encounters distinct climate-related problems. It underscores the urgency of comprehensive educational approach. There is a lack of detailed evaluation specifically targeting high school students in Indonesia. The gap may impede the successful promotion of pro-environmental behavior (PEB) among youth generation. The absence of regular monitoring of high school students’ attitude (ATT), subjective norm (SN), perceived behavioral control (PBC), and behavioral intention (BI) towards climate change hinders effort to improve educational programs or initiatives in Indonesia. The objective of the study is evaluating the ATT, SN, PBC, and BI of high school students in Klaten Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia about the climate change in relation to PEB. It aims to examine the correlation between these variables and their impact on PEB. The study employed a quantitative research approach within a positivist paradigm, non-experimental with crosssectional design. The data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to a sample of 1,336 students. The questionnaire included Likert-type scales to measure the constructs of interest. Data were analyzed using the Rasch Model Measurement, descriptive statistics, ANOVA, DIF analysis, correlational tests, and multiple regression analysis. The study reveals significant insights into high school students' ATT, SN, PBC, and BI towards climate change, and their influence on PEB. Descriptive statistics indicated that students generally exhibit moderate to high levels of PEB, with variations based on gender and school type. Female students and those from senior high schools demonstrated higher levels compared to their counterparts. Correlational analyses showed strong positive associations between SN (r = 0.548), PBC (r = 0.570), and BI (r = 0.533), which are significant predictors of PEB (r = 0.529). Multiple regression analysis confirmed that SN (β = 0.3329, p < 0.001) and PBC (β = 0.3876, p < 0.001) significantly influence BI, which in turn predict PEB (β = 0.2865, p < 0.001). However, ATT alone did not directly affect PEB (β = -0.0303, p = 0.2309), highlighting the critical role of social and control factors in driving environmentally friendly actions among students. The study concludes that enhancing climate change education (CCE) is crucial for fostering proactive attitudes and behaviors among high school students. To promote PEB, the study recommends integrating climate change topics across subjects, adopting gender-sensitive approaches, mandating environmental education at all schooling types, and providing resources and professional development for teachers.Item Open Access Investigating science teacher assessment literacy - understanding, classroom assessment practices, challenges and opportunities : a case study in a madrasah school in Lombok(Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, 2024) Mahurni; Bambang Sumintono; Tati Lathipatud DurriyahOver the past two decades, there has been a mounting concern about the comparison of scholastic achievement of students worldwide, including Indonesia. OECD has disclosed PISA assessment results showing a global decline in student performance in the domains of reading, mathematics, and science. In an educational index, 21 provinces in Indonesia, including NTB is the position of under 50% of educational attainment index, even worse in some districts if looking at the results of ANBK and UTBK, a kind of national public examination, for some latest years. These low levels of performance have been attributed to various factors: teacher-student relationships, quality teachers, the socioeconomic status of students, the use of information and communication technology, and the implementation of metacognitive methods. Quality teachers are really matters. This is in line with syntheses of 500,000 research articles asserting that one of many factors contributing to the success of students’ performance is teachers’ quality in elements of teaching and assessment competency. Regarding the teacher’s assessment competency, there are limited numbers of study dealing with this concern in Indonesia, particularly in science teachers. Thus, this study wantsto investigate Madrasah Schoolscience teachers’ assessment literacy. Thisresearch employed a qualitative approach using descriptive case study design in one of private madrasah schools in West Lombok, NTB. It involves three teacher participants from three different subjects to get their conception, assessment practice, factor of the designing and implementing assessment, along with their constraints and opportunity. Observation along with documentaries and interviews were used to collect the data, and the analysis of the data using inductive and deductive thematic analyses. Findings depict that the teachers have (1) sufficient conception regarding the assessment literacy – level two and have potential to develop further; (2) some considerations in designing and implementing the formative assessments; (3) two to three types of assessment used in their classroom teaching based on the assessment principles and approaches; and (4) challenges on students’ readiness and learning sources. Moreover, the finding revealed that the school has provided a regular, annual training to improve teacher assessment literacy, followed by the government training in the form on an online platform.Item Embargo Navigating leadership in the era of the single national curriculum in Pakistan : a case study of strategies and challenges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa schools(Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, 2024) Ayaz, Maria; Destina Wahyu Winarti; Bambang SumintonoIn Pakistan, the Single National Curriculum (SNC) represents a significant educational reform aimed at standardizing education across the country to ensure equal and uniform opportunities for all students. This study focuses on the implementation of the SNC in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a province characterized by its socio-cultural and economic diversity. It investigates how school leaders have adapted their roles in response to the SNC, the challenges encountered, and the impact on educational quality, teacher training, and student outcomes. Using a qualitative case study design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews and surveys with school leaders and teachers from various public schools, followed by thematic analysis to uncover key patterns. The findings reveal that school leaders have had to extensively alter their leadership styles, adopting transformational and distributed leadership approaches to manage the implementation challenges. Principals played a critical role in professional development, organizing workshops and training sessions to equip teachers with the necessary skills for SNC implementation. Despite these efforts, significant challenges remain, including resistance to change among educators accustomed to traditional methods, and resource limitations, particularly in rural areas. School leaders have addressed these issues through strategic resource management and partnerships with NGOs. The cultural diversity of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also required careful consideration to ensure curriculum relevance and accessibility for all students, with school leaders working to establish culturally responsive teaching practices. Overall, the SNC has had a positive impact, standardizing educational quality across the province, improving teacher training, and encouraging student engagement. However, ongoing challenges necessitate continuous support and adaptive leadership strategies. This study highlights the importance of flexible, collaborative leadership in navigating educational reforms and underscores the need for ongoing professional development and community engagement to ensure the success of the SNC.Item Open Access Study of montessori education in a developing country : a case study of an elementary montessori school in West Java, Indonesia(Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, 2024) Muhammad Fayyaz Mumtaz; Bambang Sumintono; Lukman Nul HakimThe Montessori Method, with evolving pedagogical paradigms and a growing need for personalized learning, offers an alternative perspective in education by promoting inquisitiveness, self-reliance, and participation in the learning process. However, using the Montessori name does not ensure a Montessori system is implemented correctly due to extensive adoption of Montessori educational methods that raises a significant question about whether these institutions genuinely follow the method proposed by the founder of the Montessori Method. This study conducted as a comprehensive case study research project at one of the elementary school in West Java, Indonesia, that claims to apply the Montessori Method in their teaching approach for children aged 6-12. The primary objective and aim of this study is to gain a deeper understanding of to what extent this particular school follows the principles of Montessori. There are three research questions in this study; (1) to what extent does the elementary school in West Java adhere to the key principles of the Montessori Method? (2) What challenges or obstacles are typically faced in implementing the Montessori Method at this elementary school in West Java? (3) What is the overall opinion of teachers and parents regarding the implementation of the Montessori Method at this particular elementary school in West Java? This research investigates the degree to which one of Montessori school in West Java adhere to Montessori principles, offering instructors helpful recommendations for enhancing the method's use. The method of this study is using qualitative research with data collection from interview, observation and documentation. In order to potentially contribute to theoretical discussions on educational philosophy and pedagogy, the study also examines how, principal, parents and teachers view implementation of the Montessori Method. I came to the findings that the Montessori Method is implemented in the school, but its adherence to core principles is hindered by standardized education and curriculum, unique classrooms, and time limitations. The most significant obstacle is the limited number of Montessori teaching aids and lack of experienced teachers. Legal Montessori teacher certification is also available due to high costs. Although teachers and parents appreciate the Montessori Method, parents often lack understanding and teachers have limited practicality knowledge, suggesting partial implementation. Therefore, it is challenging to implement Montessori in original form, particularly in elementary school levels. The effects of integrating national curricula in this case Merdeka Curriculum with Montessori education on student outcomes and Montessori principles should be further investigated by future scholars.Item Open Access The single national curriculum : a path to centralized educational reforms in Pakistan(Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, 2023) Numan, Muhammad; Bambang Sumintono; Alpha AmirrachmanThe study employs a qualitative approach, guided by the need to explore and understand the complex interplay of factors that shape the experiences of individuals affected by implementing the SNC. The research design is a qualitative case study, an empirical investigation exploring a current phenomenon in its actual setting. The case study design is helpful for collecting comprehensive, in-depth insights into complicated phenomena where context is crucial. The intellectual foundation of this study is the constructivist paradigm, which is frequently associated with qualitative research. The study reveals a wide range of viewpoints among local stakeholders and the community, representing the complexity and multidimensionality of this essential educational reform. Despite anticipation that the SNC will promote social equality, findings also point to serious concerns about the accessibility of high-quality education, particularly for pupils learning in their native tongues. The study suggests that future research should analyze the SNC's capacity to accept linguistic variety and explore ways to ensure that students from various linguistic backgrounds can benefit equally from the curriculum. Further investigation should also concentrate on the effectiveness of teacher preparation programs created per the SNC. This research hopes to advance the conversation about educational reform in Pakistan, particularly in light of the SNC, and guide future policy choices for efficient and effective implementation of the SNC.