Strategi Manajemen Pengembangan Guru Madrasah Berbasis Kelembagaan dan Personal di MTs Negeri 1 Magelang

2025-08-12T14:37:26+07:00

Teacher professional development is a crucial aspect in improving the quality of education, particularly in the era of globalization and rapid technological advancement. Teachers are required not only to master the subject matter, but also to adapt, innovate, and create meaningful learning experiences. This study aims to examine the strategies for developing teacher professionalism at MTs Negeri 1 Magelang through two main approaches, namely institutional and personal. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method with data collected through interviews and document studies. The data were analyzed inductively to identify patterns of strategies implemented by the school as well as teachers’ individual initiatives. The findings indicate that institutional strategies include annual training programs with professional resource persons, thematic workshops according to needs (such as the Merdeka Curriculum and digital media), informal consultation forums, and the creation of a collaborative and supportive school environment. Meanwhile, personal strategies are reflected in teachers’ participation in MGMP, involvement in external training, the adoption of interactive learning methods, the use of video-based digital media, and empathetic approaches such as home visits to better understand students’ backgrounds. The discussion emphasizes that teacher professional development is not only dependent on institutional support, but also highly influenced by teachers’ awareness and lifelong commitment to learning. Therefore, this study recommends several alternative strategies, including the establishment of pedagogical reading clubs, the implementation of peer review systems among teachers, and the integration of interactive e-learning platforms to strengthen both pedagogical and technological competencies. The synergy between institutional and personal strategies is essential for achieving sustainable professionalism, improving learning quality, and enhancing the readiness of madrasahs to face the challenges of globalization.

Revitalizing Tarekat Values in Islamic Character Education in the Digital Age

2025-09-15T07:35:21+07:00

This study aims to explore and revive the values of tarekat in Islamic character education that are relevant and contextual in the digital age. Amidst the rapid development of information technology, character education faces increasingly complex challenges, such as the rise of cyberbullying, digital copyright infringement, the spread of hoaxes, and a decline in ethics and morals in online interactions. This shows that an educational approach that only emphasizes cognitive aspects is no longer adequate. An approach that can instill spiritual and moral values deeply is needed. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method through a literature review, analyzing various works that discuss Sufi values and their relevance to contemporary Islamic education. This study shows that Sufi values, such as zuhud, wara', sabar, ridha, and tawakal, have a strong influence in shaping an honest, disciplined, humble, and resilient religious character. The revitalization of these values can be achieved by integrating them into the Islamic education curriculum, strengthening the role of teachers as spiritual guides, digitizing Sufi teachings to make them easily accessible to the digital generation, and establishing virtual communities that prioritize Sufi values. Another important strategy is collaboration with Muslim influencers who have credibility and commitment to these values, to convey moral messages creatively and communicatively to the younger generation. This research is expected to make a real contribution to the development of a spiritual, relevant, and dynamic Islamic character education model that is capable of facing the challenges of the digital age

Journal of Research and Thought on Islamic Education (JRTIE)

Strategi Manajemen Pengembangan Guru Madrasah Berbasis Kelembagaan dan Personal di MTs Negeri 1 Magelang

Revitalizing Tarekat Values in Islamic Character Education in the Digital Age