Quality Improvement Strategies in An Integrated Islamic School: A Case Study at SMPIT Nurul Fikri Tulungagung

Education

Authors

  • Istiqlal Widyatama Ihsan Fasya UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatulloh Tulungagung
  • Prim Masrokan Mutohar UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatulloh Tulungagung

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70062/incoils.v5i1.377

Keywords:

Quality improvement, principal leadership, strategic educational management,

Abstract

The standard of education in both schools and madrasas requires attention and enhancement. This represents a challenge that Islamic educational institutions should tackle with an optimistic perspective. This research utilizes a case study approach that offers a thorough and comprehensive analysis of a specific situation, concentrating on the principal's role in advancing educational quality at SMPIT Nurul Fikri Tulungagung. The sources of information are both primary and secondary, utilizing a qualitative framework. The findings revealed that: (1) The principal's strategy for enhancing educational quality at SMPIT Nurul Fikri Tulungagung involves forming a team dedicated to education quality development and implementing a work plan categorized into short-term, medium-term, and long-term plans. (2) The principal's execution of initiatives aimed at enhancing educational quality includes the use of data-driven planning based on the Semester Work Plan (RKS) report, the Annual Work Plan (RKT), and the School Budget Activity Plan (ARKAS), along with market differentiation tactics such as Unique Selling Points, Blue Ocean strategies, and the Pareto Principle. (3) The method of evaluation employed by the principal for improving educational quality at SMPIT Nurul Fikri Tulungagung establishes distinct and quantifiable performance metrics, as well as oversight of educational quality for all-encompassing educational growth.

Author Biographies

Istiqlal Widyatama Ihsan Fasya, UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatulloh Tulungagung

The standard of education in both schools and madrasas requires attention and enhancement. This represents a challenge that Islamic educational institutions should tackle with an optimistic perspective. This research utilizes a case study approach that offers a thorough and comprehensive analysis of a specific situation, concentrating on the principal's role in advancing educational quality at SMPIT Nurul Fikri Tulungagung. The sources of information are both primary and secondary, utilizing a qualitative framework. The findings revealed that: (1) The principal's strategy for enhancing educational quality at SMPIT Nurul Fikri Tulungagung involves forming a team dedicated to education quality development and implementing a work plan categorized into short-term, medium-term, and long-term plans. (2) The principal's execution of initiatives aimed at enhancing educational quality includes the use of data-driven planning based on the Semester Work Plan (RKS) report, the Annual Work Plan (RKT), and the School Budget Activity Plan (ARKAS), along with market differentiation tactics such as Unique Selling Points, Blue Ocean strategies, and the Pareto Principle. (3) The method of evaluation employed by the principal for improving educational quality at SMPIT Nurul Fikri Tulungagung establishes distinct and quantifiable performance metrics, as well as oversight of educational quality for all-encompassing educational growth.

Prim Masrokan Mutohar, UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatulloh Tulungagung

The standard of education in both schools and madrasas requires attention and enhancement. This represents a challenge that Islamic educational institutions should tackle with an optimistic perspective. This research utilizes a case study approach that offers a thorough and comprehensive analysis of a specific situation, concentrating on the principal's role in advancing educational quality at SMPIT Nurul Fikri Tulungagung. The sources of information are both primary and secondary, utilizing a qualitative framework. The findings revealed that: (1) The principal's strategy for enhancing educational quality at SMPIT Nurul Fikri Tulungagung involves forming a team dedicated to education quality development and implementing a work plan categorized into short-term, medium-term, and long-term plans. (2) The principal's execution of initiatives aimed at enhancing educational quality includes the use of data-driven planning based on the Semester Work Plan (RKS) report, the Annual Work Plan (RKT), and the School Budget Activity Plan (ARKAS), along with market differentiation tactics such as Unique Selling Points, Blue Ocean strategies, and the Pareto Principle. (3) The method of evaluation employed by the principal for improving educational quality at SMPIT Nurul Fikri Tulungagung establishes distinct and quantifiable performance metrics, as well as oversight of educational quality for all-encompassing educational growth.

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Published

2026-03-14

How to Cite

Widyatama Ihsan Fasya, I., & Prim Masrokan Mutohar. (2026). Quality Improvement Strategies in An Integrated Islamic School: A Case Study at SMPIT Nurul Fikri Tulungagung: Education. Proceeding International Conference on Islam, Law, and Society (INCOILS), 5(1). https://doi.org/10.70062/incoils.v5i1.377