Analisis Faktor-Faktor Penentu Keputusan Orang Tua dalam Memilih Sekolah Berbasis Pesantren

This research has the objectives to explore the influence of service quality, school reputation, and student achievement on student loyalty at an Islamic Junior High School in Karawang, by student satisfaction serving as a moderating factor. The research utilized a sample of 111 participants, specifically students from Islamic Junior High School in Karawang. The purposive sampling method was utilized for participant selection. The research adopts a field research approach by a quantitative emphasis. The primary data was gathered using questionnaires completed by the participants. The research has the objectives to assess how service quality, school reputation, and academic achievement influence student loyalty at an Islamic Junior High School in Karawang, considering student satisfaction as a moderating factor. A cohort of 111 students from an Islamic Junior High School in Karawang were chosen as participants using purposive sampling methods. The analysis methods utilized in this research are multiple linear regression, Moderating Regression Analysis (MRA), determination coefficient (Adjusted R2) and F test. The outcomes revealed that the adjusted coefficient of determination (R2) in the regression model was 0.573, signifying that the variability in service quality factors, school reputation, and academic performance can account for 57.3% of the variance in student loyalty factors. Furthermore, the adjusted R2 score in the regression model increased to 0.646, or 64.6%, following the introduction of the moderating variable. According to the outcomes of the F-test, the F-table score stands at 2.47 by a significance level of 5% (0.05). The calculated F-score of 50.113 surpasses the threshold of 2.47 at a significance level of 0.05, showing that the combined effects of service quality, school image, and academic performance have a considerable influence on student loyalty by the moderation model, the F-test outcome of 29.669 exceeds the critical score of 2.11 at a significance level of 0.05, suggesting that service quality, school image, and student achievement, when moderated by student satisfaction, significantly effect student loyalty. Keywords: Service Quality, School Image, Student Achievement, Student Loyalty, Student Satisfaction.

This study examines the role of local governments in strengthening religious education through the policy of exempting Education Development Contributions (SPP) in the era of regional autonomy. The free tuition policy is one of the local government's strategic efforts to increase access and equity in religious education, especially for the underprivileged. Using a qualitative approach, this study analyzes policy implementation, obstacles faced, and the impact of policies on the quality and equity of religious education in religious education units. The results of the study show that local governments play the role of regulators and facilitators by providing supportive budgets and regulations, thereby encouraging an increase in student participation and the quality of religious education. However, challenges in data validation and budget management still need to be overcome for more optimal policy effectiveness. This study emphasizes the importance of synergy between local governments and communities in developing inclusive and sustainable religious education in the era of decentralization.

This study aims to analyze religious character education using bibliometric analysis on the Scopus database. Bilbiometric analysis is a popular method for analyzing scientific data. This article discusses religious character education which is concretely based on the values of the teachings of each religion and the implementation of religious character education that can be carried out in schools, families and communities synergistically in shaping the religious character of students and in this article uses bilbiometric analysis which uses Scopus indexed journal on the development of religious character education studies: Bilbiometric analysis on the Scopus database. The purpose of the bilbiometric analysis in this study was to find out the top 5 year developments related to the development of religious character education studies. Specifically, this article aims to find out the development of religious character education literature from 2018 to 2022, major journals, authors, affiliates, countries and documents in the field of character education, trending topics related to religious character education, classifications and future character education topics that will provide more research opportunities. Data collected from the Scopus database using the keyword "religious character education". The author uses bilbioshiny software to analyze and visualize the database that has been obtained. The results of this study indicate that the citation analysis shows the number of citations per year from 2018-2022, namely 1,102 documents. Keane, W is a researcher who has the greatest productivity, namely 78 citations.

Purpose – This study aims to examine the influence of principal leadership and self-development on teacher competence, with self-experience serving as a mediating variable. It investigates both direct and indirect relationships to understand how these variables contribute to professional capacity building in education. Design/methods/approach – This research employed a quantitative approach using an ex post facto design. The sample consisted of 58 teachers from two Islamic junior high schools in East Java, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering four variables: principal leadership, self-development, self-experience, and teacher competence. A five-point Likert scale was used, and the data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The evaluation included tests for convergent and discriminant validity, reliability, coefficient of determination (R²), effect size (ƒ²), predictive relevance (Q²), and both direct and indirect path coefficients. Findings – The results show that principal leadership has a significant direct effect on teacher competence (β = 0.468, T = 3.002, p < 0.01), but no significant effect on self-experience (β = –0.066, p > 0.05). Self-development significantly influences self-experience (β = 0.882, T = 5.897, p < 0.001), though its direct effect on teacher competence is not significant (β = 0.197, p > 0.05). Self-experience positively influences teacher competence (β = 0.324) but does not serve as a statistically significant mediator in the relationship between either principal leadership or self-development and teacher competence. The model explains 81% of the variance in teacher competence (R² = 0.810) and shows strong predictive relevance (Q² = 0.566). Research implications – Fi Schools and educational policymakers should support leadership development and design self-development programs that emphasize reflective practice. Teachers should be encouraged to engage in activities that integrate personal teaching experiences into their professional growth strategies to optimize instructional effectiveness.

The urgency of implementing religious character education must be carried out since elementary school students, starting from choosing the best strategy in implementing religious character education, the role of subject teachers, and integration with the local wisdom of society is the best space in implementing religious character education. So in this study, researchers use the systematic literature review method by optimizing three global databases, namely Google Scholar, Scopus, and WOS, through the publish or perlis application, with themes (keywords) in the 2014-2024 range, combined with the data analysis process researchers use five stages, starting from data collection planning, data identification, selection of feasible data and conducting meta-analysis with a comparison of social theory. Implementing religious character education in elementary schools can be done in various ways, starting from programs implemented by optimizing integration between the government, schools, parents, and the community. In addition, religious character education can be implemented according to the challenges in each school by using local wisdom models, such as Islamic boarding schools, Maja Labo Dahu in West Nusa Tenggara, Rejang in Bengkulu, Basandi Syarak customs, Syarak Basandi Kitabullah in Padang, Sipakatau, Sipakalebbi, and Sipakainge in Makassar and Dhukutan Tawangmanggu customs. Based on these results, this study has theoretical implications for Sturt Hall’s thinking with three concepts of identity in implementing religious character education.

This research was motivated by problems found in the religious character education of students at MAS Al-Madani, Luhak Nan Duo District, West Pasaman Regency. This research aims to explore information about the Implementation of Student Religious Character Education at MAS Al-Madani, Luhak Nan Duo District, West Pasaman Regency in terms of Tolerance, Sincerity, Honesty, Responsibility and Cooperation. This type of research is quantitative descriptive. Total 66 students (population) and 66 people (sample). Sampling used a total sampling technique considering the number of samples was less than one hundred. The instrument used was a questionnaire with a Likert scale model with 48 items. The data collection instrument was carried out with five answer choices, namely Always (SL), Often (SR), Sometimes (KD), Rarely (JR), Never (TP). The implementation of students' religious character education seen from the Tolerance dimension obtained an average score of 4.05. The implementation of students' religious character education seen from the Honesty dimension obtained an average score of 3.86 in the good category. The implementation of students' religious character education seen from the Ikhlas dimension obtained an average score of 3.7 in the good category. Student services seen from the Collaborative Responsibility dimension obtained an average score of 3.78 in the good category. The implementation of students' religious character education seen from the Ikhlas dimension obtained an average score of 3.95 in the good category. Thus, it can be concluded that 5 indicators out of 11 sub-indicators achieved good criteria with an average score of 3.87.

In the digital era, educators must adopt innovative strategies to integrate learning technology effectively. Digital literacy culture serves as a key approach to strengthening students' religious character education. This study explores strategies for enhancing religious character education through the implementation of digital literacy culture in schools. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach, utilizing interviews, observations, and documentation for data collection. The study examines how digital literacy initiatives contribute to character development within the school environment. Findings indicate that the integration of digital literacy culture in religious character education is facilitated through various literacy programs, character-building activities, and technology-based innovation movements. These initiatives not only improve students' engagement with digital tools but also reinforce essential moral values. The implementation of digital literacy culture significantly enhances the quality of innovative learning while fostering core religious values such as honesty, discipline, skills, independence, responsibility, and tolerance. These attributes prepare students to navigate the challenges of the globalized world. The study concludes that digital literacy culture is an effective strategy for strengthening religious character education. Future research should explore broader educational settings and assess long-term impacts to further optimize digital literacy initiatives in character development.

The formation of religious character is indispensable for children in elementary education to face the negative effects of global challenges.This religious character education is obtained by the children of the Religious Education in the school. Islamic Religious Education has a very important role to shape the child's religious character. The full curriculum of Islamic Education requires teachers to be able to provide additional extracurricular activities. The most effective extracurricular program of Islamic Religious Education to shape the child's religious character is readingand writingQur'an (In Indonesia : Baca Tulis Al-Qur’an / BTQ) by memorizingAl-Qur'an versesand daily prayers. This paper discusses the implementation of religious character education through memorized of short verses of Qur'an and daily prayers in elementary school as an effort of teacher in implementing the character education goals proclaimed by the Government of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.

Character education is a major issue in the development of national education. Character education or character education plus is a necessity in the success of humans in the future. This research was conducted in order to look the forms of religious and nationalist education in school. The study was conducted by using the literature review method in the library with data collection techniques through reading various books as a comparison of opinions between several authors, then the reading results were analyzed through grouping and categorization, so that finally found the concept of religious character education and true nationalism. From the results of the study it is known that the concept of fostering religious character education and nationalism is carried out in an integrated manner through three main elements, namely educational support devices, intervention in character values into three components of education in schools, and habituation in the school environment. The values of Religious character and Nationalism that are developed are values related to divinity (relegius), character values related to oneself (honest, responsible, disciplined, hard work, curious, independent and love of science), related character values with others (polite, respecting the work of others, adhering to social rules and democracy), character values related to the environment (social and environmental care). The implementation of religious character and nationalism education is carried out by incorporating the values of religious character and nationalism into the syllabus and plans for learning devices

Globalization has a significant impact on various aspects of life, including character education in Indonesia. Character education is a fundamental foundation in forming a generation with integrity, morals, and strong national values. This study aims to analyze strategic management in fostering religious character education in MAN 1 Central Lombok and SMAN 1 Praya. This study uses a qualitative approach with data collection methods through interviews, observations, and documentation. The research was carried out for six months involving the principal, deputy principal for curriculum, student affairs, and public relations, as well as teachers, students, and parents. Data analysis uses the Miles and Huberman interactive model which consists of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion retrieval and submission. The results of the study show that the planning of religious character education is carried out at the beginning of the new school year through coordination between the principal, curriculum, student affairs, and teachers in formulating policies outlined in school rules, rules, as well as syllabus and lesson plans. The implementation of religious character education is carried out through various activities, such as flag ceremonies, discipline, cleanliness of the school environment, the implementation of congregational prayers, the integration of character values in subjects, and the example of teachers. The main supporting factors in fostering religious character education include the active role of teachers in providing examples, guidance, and advice, as well as support from parents and the community. With the implementation of the right strategies, religious character education can be effectively integrated into the formal education system.

Discussing the urgency and relevance of civic education and religious character education from an early age has several challenges as well as opportunities. The research in this paper is qualitative with an analytical descriptive approach using documentation methods. The general objective of this study is to understand not only the urgency but also the relevance of citizenship education and religious character education from an early age in Indonesia? What are the challenges and opportunities for implementing civic education and religious character education for an early age in Indonesia? In general, strengthening civic education and religious character education from an early age in Indonesia is still important because this is part of a process that has never been completed. This is relevant to the spirit of change and sustainability from era to era. In this case, the challenges can be said to be not small. More than that, the opportunity may also be greater to be optimized for the realization of unity in diversity and the progress of the nation.

The research title is "Nasrullah's Perspective Spiritual Meter as an Effort to Strengthen Religious Character Education." A spiritual meter is a measuring instrument to determine the position and condition of a certain spiritual soul in a human body. The spiritual meter is important to learn because the source of the emergence of one's character, including the educators and the students comes from thoughts, feelings, and spirituality.The purpose of this study is to determine the Nasrullah's perspective spiritual meter, spiritual meter as an effort to strengthen the education of religious character, and its contribution to overcoming the problems of religious character education. The type of this research is library research, the research instrument is the researcher himself, and the data analysis technique is the content. The primary data of this research is a book entitled "Secrets of Magnet Sustenance" by Nasrullah. Secondary data is in the form of writings such as journals, books, newspapers, and audio and video recordings that are relevant to the topic.Nasrullah's perspective of spiritual meter in religious character education in this study prioritizes three spiritual souls, namely: the spiritual soul of obtrusion, the spiritual soul of exploration, and the spiritual soul of devotion and love. Spiritual meter as an effort to strengthen religious character education in this study prioritizes two spiritual souls, namely the spiritual soul of exploration and the spiritual soul of devotion and love. The contribution of Nasrullah's spiritual meter is in the form of an exercise program based on the spiritual meter of the soul of exploration as well as the spirit of devotion and love. The training program seeks to overcome the problems of religious character education which tend to be in the cognitive aspect.

The recent talk of character education in Indonesia has strengthened. The rampant character education movement cannot be separated from the concerns of all components of the nation who judge that the character of this nation is increasingly fading day. SDIT SUIS Sukamantri Bogor is one of the educational institutions that has implemented religious character education and honesty in its curriculum. The results of this study are: First , the curriculum used is the Education Unit Level Curriculum (KTSP), 2013 Curriculum, and local content. Second , character education is integrated in all teaching and learning activities in the classroom according to their respective subjects, self-development and Islamic cultural habituation, and several learning methods such as question and answer and others. Third , supporting factors in improving the implementation of honest and religious character education include: family or parents, teachers or schools, and the community or peers. Fourth, the inhibiting factors in improving the implementation of religious character education and honest are all forms of negative value experienced by students due to the interaction or influence of these three main factors. Fifth, solutions to the inhibiting factors in improving the implementation of honest and religious character education include: teachers must optimize their positive roles and increase awareness in order to be a good role model for students. Keywords: character education, religious character and honest, curriculum.

This study aims to describe the professionalism of Catholic religious education teachers as a determining factor for the quality of the faith of students in the city of Palangka Raya. The quality of students' faith is considered important in the context of religious education, because it can shape the character and morals of students in depth. This research is a qualitative research with a descriptive method, the data source of the research was taken from 7 teachers spread across various public elementary schools and public junior high schools in Palangka Raya. This research was conducted in July 2023 in the city of Palangka Raya. The data collection technique used interviews. Data analysis techniques used the theory of Miles and Huberman, which consisted of 3 stages, namely data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions.
 The results of this study describe the professional competence of Catholic religious education teachers in shaping the quality of students' faith by using strategies that are given not only through theory in class but teachers also have creativity in creating learning that is able to achieve learning goals. The hope derived from the results of this study can be concluded that it is expected to provide valuable information to Catholic educational institutions in Palangka Raya to improve the competence and quality of religious education and to support the spiritual development of students holistically.

Students need a religious character to deal with changing times and moral degradation. The value of religious character includes three dimensions of relationship: the relationship of the individual with God, family and peers, and the universe. Religious character education that is sourced from religious teachings and muamalah and applicable moral values has been implemented and is firmly embedded in the educational institutions of Indonesia. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced teachers to keep their distance in educating, accompanying, and controlling students’ worship habits and morals, disrupting the character-building process. Routine activities such as habituation of worship and morals carried out in schools are no longer optimally instilled in students. Therefore, in an educational institution, effective and efficient management is needed so that the implementation of character education can run optimally, effectively, and efficiently during a pandemic. The strengthening of religious character is expected to continue even though teachers and students cannot meet face to face. Several studies have been synthesized with previous research to explain the description of character education management during the pandemic. A systematic literature review has been carried out to overcome this problem by documenting and reviewing all articles related to students’ religious character education from 2019 to 2020. The articles used in this study are 26 national and international accredited journal articles accessed from Lens, Google Scholar, SINTA, DOAJ, and Scopus. The results proved that there is a need for strategically managing religious character education to improve students’ religious character during the pandemic. Keywords: religious character, strengthening, COVID-19 pandemic