Islamic Senior High School Research Articles

Strategy for Improving the Quality of Education at the YAPIS Oesmaniyah Madrasah Aliyah, North Jakarta

This study aims to examine the strategy for improving the quality of education at the Yapis Al-Oesmaniyah Islamic Senior High School focusing on content standards, process standards, and educator standards. This study uses a qualitative phenomenological approach with data collection through interviews, observation, and document collection. Data analysis begins with the review, reduction, explanation, and conclusion while checking the validity of the source type data, which is carried out to confirm new data or information obtained from other sources. The results of the study in this study found a strategy for improving the quality of education at the Yapis Al-Oesmaniyah Islamic Senior High School through the development of 3 National Education Standards including content standards, namely by combining the Islamic boarding school curriculum with the school curriculum, then the process standard uses an approach based on field practice and the educator standard has 5 teacher competitions including competence, personality, pedagogical, social, professional and one ideology. Keywords: Strategy, Quality Improvement, Madrasah Education

Sosialisasi dan Motivasi Pentingnya Menabung Kepada Anak-anak Sejak Usia Dini untuk Bekal Masa Depan

KKN Mandiri is a real work lecture activity carried out by students individually. It aims to increase awareness and understanding of early childhood children about the importance of saving as a provision for the future. The activity was carried out in two schools, namely Nur Ilmi Kindergarten, Jaranguda Village and Muhammadiyah 01 Medan Mandala Islamic Senior High School. Through socialization and motivation to save, it is hoped that children can develop a habit of living frugally and being responsible in managing money from an early age. The methods used in this activity include lectures, discussions, questions and answers, and making creative piggy banks from recycled materials. This activity is designed to provide an understanding that is easily accepted by children with a fun and interactive approach. The results of this community service activity show an increase in students' understanding of the benefits of saving. Students become more enthusiastic in setting aside their pocket money to save, both in piggy banks and in the bank. Through making creative piggy banks, students gain direct experience in the practice of saving and feel motivated to continue this habit at home. In addition, the involvement of parents and teachers also strengthens the positive impact of the program, where they are expected to continue to support children in saving. The conclusion of this activity is that the socialization of saving in early childhood has a positive impact in raising awareness of the importance of saving. The creative approach taken has proven effective in motivating students to start saving. This program is expected to be a foundation for children in forming good financial habits in the future. Continuous support from schools and families will greatly assist in maintaining the sustainability of saving habits in children.

Digital interactive English teaching materials for Islamic senior high school students in Indonesia

Digital interactive English teaching materials for Islamic senior high school students in Indonesia

Teacher Strategies in Implementing Guidance Counseling To Improve Students' Morals

This research aims to determine teachers' strategies in implementing guidance and counseling to instill morals in students. This research uses a qualitative method in which data collection is carried out through observation, in-depth interviews, and analysis of written documentation. Meanwhile, the data was analyzed using a thematic approach to find themes in the data collected in the field. The research results show that the teacher's strategy in implementing counseling guidance to instill student morals has been carried out well through several methods that the school has determined. Teacher strategies in implementing counseling guidance include oral form. The second strategy is counseling guidance in the form of practice. The results of this research also show that the supporting factors in cultivating students' morals at the Alkahiraat Senior Islamic High School are the family environment and infrastructure, and the inhibiting factors are the lack of support and attention from parents and the influence of peer environment. Suggestions for students at the Alkhairaat Alkahiraat Islamic Junior High School Palu are that they always be aware of their responsibilities as servants, obey the commands of Allah SWT, and stay away from his prohibitions. This will create students with noble morals, as we all hope for, according to the teachings of the Al-Qur'an and Hadith.

The Effectiveness of Communicative and Test-Focused Approaches in TOEFL® Preparation Classes

This study investigates the effectiveness of the Communicative Approach and the Test-Focused Approach in TOEFL® preparation classes. Sixty-four students from Islamic Senior High School Madrasah Aliyah Al-Insan (pseudonym) in Jombang, East Java, Indonesia, were divided into two groups: one receiving instruction based on the Communicative Approach and the other on the Test-Focused Approach. Using a quasi-experimental design, pre-test and post-test scores were analyzed to measure improvements in TOEFL performance. The results showed significant score increases in both groups. The Communicative Approach group’s mean pre-test score of 456 improved to 483 post-intervention, while the Test-Focused Approach group’s mean score rose from 460 to 493. The paired sample t-test results indicated statistically significant improvements within each group, with p-values of 0.00 for the Communicative Approach and 0.00 for the Test-Focused Approach. Additionally, the independent sample t-test revealed that the Test-Focused Approach group performed significantly better than the Communicative Approach group post-intervention, with a p-value of 0.030. These findings align with existing theories on language learning and test preparation, suggesting that while communicative methods enhance overall language proficiency, test-focused strategies more effectively boost immediate test performance. The study concludes that integrating both approaches in TOEFL preparation programs can provide a balanced and comprehensive strategy, optimizing both language development and test readiness. Future research should explore the long-term effects of such integrated methods on students' language proficiency and academic success.

Are Aqidah Akhlak Teachers In Private Madrasahs More Creative than Those in Public Madrasahs? A Case Study

Moral education plays a crucial role in shaping student characteristics. The lack of creativity in teaching Aqidah Akhlak poses a barrier to effective character development. Therefore, this study analyzed the creativity of teachers in teaching Aqidah Akhlak in public and private senior high schools. This study employs a qualitative approach using a case study method. The research participants were six Aqidah Akhlak teachers, 12 students from two public Islamic senior high schools, and four private Islamic senior high schools in Bantul Regency, Indonesia. The results indicate that teacher creativity in teaching Aqidah Akhlak is more prominent in private schools than in public schools. Teachers in priate schools show better performance in developing creative learning strategies, presenting more interesting material, and creating a more interactive learning environment so that students can be actively involved in the learning process, understand religious values, and internalize them in their daily lives. One creative approach that resonates with students is the "confide-in" session during lessons, which boosts their enthusiasm and encourages positive behavior.

Pendidikan Karakter Religius Melalui Budaya Literasi Al-Qur’an Di Madrasah Aliyah Swasta Amaliyah Sunggal

This study explores the implementation of religious character education through the culture of Quran literacy in Amaliyah Sunggal Private Islamic Senior High School. The main objective of this study is to identify and analyze how the culture of Quran literacy contributes to the formation of students' religious character and its impact on their learning and daily lives. The research method used is qualitative descriptive, involving observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Data analysis begins with data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. Then to ensure the validity of the data, this study uses triangulation in order to increase the accuracy and credibility of the findings. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the culture of Quran literacy has a positive impact on the development of students' religious character, increasing discipline, understanding of Islamic values, social sensitivity, and strengthening religious identity. However, this study also identified obstacles such as lack of student interest, limited teacher resources, dense curriculum, and negative influences of the social and technological environment. Strategies involving improving teacher competence, effective time management, and support from parents and the community are needed to overcome these obstacles.

Motivation Profiles in L2: Exploring the Interplay of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation: A Case Study of Senior Islamic High School in PPMIA Surakarta

Motivation Profiles in L2: Exploring the Interplay of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation: A Case Study of Senior Islamic High School in PPMIA Surakarta

Utilizing Quizzes on the Duolingo to Promote Students Vocabulary Mastery

This research aims to find out the effectiveness of Duolingo games to help students' vocabulary mastery and describe students' perceptions of learning English using the Duolingo application. One of problems found in learning English is a lack of vocabulary that can make it difficult for students to understand texts, speak, listen, and write effectively. Limited student emphasis on acquiring vocabulary in class. In addition, schools that still use conventional learning methods make students bored. This research was conducted using qualitative methods using questionnaires and interviews to determine student perceptions. This research was conducted in one of Islamic senior High School in Tasikmalaya involving 33 students from class X participants. The results of this study indicate that students give a positive perception about the Duolingo application because most students (79%) agree more with learning English vocabulary using the Duolingo application as a medium of learning vocabulary. Apart from it, there are several advantages that can be drawn from using the Duolingo application as a medium for learning English vocabulary: 1) the Duolingo application make the students easy to understand the material; 2) the Duolingo application made the students more enthusiastic in learning English vocabulary; 3) the Duolingo application can eliminate boredom in learning; and 4) the Duolingo application encourage the students for generating new idea in learning.

The Impact of Repetitive Methods to Enhance Students' Pronunciation in The Post-Pandemic

The obstacles that students face when learning pronunciation in the post-pandemic becomes the topic of the present study. This study aims to explore the impact of repetitive methods on the pronunciation phenomenon that affects high school students to address this issue. The present study used a qualitative case study. To gather the data, first, a questionnaire was administered to 23 students of the tenth grade from one of the Islamic Senior High School in Ciamis. Then, interview was conducted to an English teacher and three students as representatives of three pronunciation levels. To address the problem, the purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of repetitive methods on the pronunciation phenomenon that appears in Islamic Senior High School students. This study explores the obstacles encountered, the possible causes of the obstacles, the state of English-speaking ability, and the use of repetitive methods in pronunciation learning based on the perspectives of students and the teacher. The findings of the study showed a significant positive impact experienced by students from the use of repetitive methods as seen from several statements, namely increased confidence, fluency, and memory related to the pronunciation they learned during the post-pandemic. In addition, this study provides new insights into the use of repetitive methods as a powerful method in improving students' English-speaking ability.

Enriching Students’ Vocabulary through Quizlet in Reading Class

This study explored teaching media “Quizlet” to enrich students’ vocabulary in reading class. This study aimed to analyze the students’ perceptions on the use of Quizlet as teaching media in reading class. This qualitative case study research was conducted in one of an Islamic Senior High School in Ciamis. This study involved a tenth- grade consisted of seventeen students which were chosen purposively as the sample of the study. The data were collected by using questionnaire. The results of this study indicate that students have positive perceptions about using Quizlet as a learning media to enrich their vocabulary. Students agreed that the Quizlet application motivated them to learn English vocabulary and improved their learning performance. It can be concluded that the Quizlet application is considered as a useful and fun learning media to enrich students' vocabulary. Furthermore, the researcher recommends that further researchers investigate the use of Quizlet at various levels of education to get more in- depth and specific results regarding the use of Quizlet media in learning vocabulary.

Video-Based Laboratories in Physics: A Quasi-Experimental Study on Rotational Dynamics and Critical Thinking Enhancement

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Video-Based Laboratories (VBL) in enhancing critical thinking skills among state Islamic senior high school (Madrasah Aliyah Negeri) students in Hulu Sungai Tengah, Kalimantan Selatan, specifically in the context of rotational dynamics. Using a quasi-experimental design, we compared the performance of an experimental group that utilized VBL with a control group that followed traditional teaching methods. Data were collected through pretest and posttest assessments on critical thinking skills, and various statistical analyses were performed, including the paired samples t-test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and Mann-Whitney U test. The findings indicated significant improvements in critical thinking skills for both groups; however, the experimental group demonstrated substantially greater gains. This suggested that VBL, through interactive and hands-on learning methods, effectively enhanced critical thinking skills in physics education. The results underscored the potential of integrating VBL into physics curricula to foster deeper understanding and reflective reasoning. Future research should explore the long-term impacts of VBL and its application in diverse educational settings.

Analysis of the Implementation of the Tahfizh Program at State Islamic Senior High School 1 Pasaman

The development of the tahfizh program in schools has not been fully successful in achieving its targets, and many have even failed. This study aims to analyze how the implementation of the tahfizh program is carried out at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Pasaman. This study uses method qualitative with approach descriptive. Data sources were taken from twelve informants through in-depth interviews selected using the snowball sampling technique , all informants were active teachers and students at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Pasaman in the 2023/2024 academic year. The results of the analysis show i) the planning of the tahfizh program at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Pasaman, such as the Learning Implementation Plan (RPP) exists and is made at the beginning of each semester with the K13 type. ii) the implementation of the tahfizh program at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Pasaman is carried out once a week with a time allocation of two hours outside of structured class hours. iii) evaluation of the implementation of the tahfizh program is carried out at the end of each semester and is only carried out by the curriculum representative and tahfizh teacher. iv) related to the obstacles that occur in the implementation of the program consisting of student factors, teacher factors, environmental factors, time factors, and infrastructure factors. The results of this study can be used as initial data for subsequent researchers in examining this problem in different contexts and issues.

Madrasah Head's Strategy for Improving Self-Efficacy and Teacher Performance in Islamic Senior High School

The head of the madrasah plays an important role in managing and developing human resources in the educational environment. This qualitative research with a phenomenological approach aims to gain an in-depth understanding of the experiences and perceptions of teachers and madrasah heads related to self-efficacy and performance in MAN 2 Model Medan. Data collection was obtained through semi-structured interviews, observations, and documentation. The data sources were obtained from teachers and madrasah heads and then analyzed using the Miles-Huberman technique. The study results show that: 1) internal and external factors influence the efficacy and performance of teachers in MAN 2 Model Medan. Internal factors are age, teaching experience, and ability to master technology. In contrast, external factors are salary, peer support, and emotional condition, and 2) Strategies used by madrasah heads to improve the efficacy and performance of teachers in MAN 2 Model Medan are implementing strategic management, providing motivation, instruction, good supervision, and creating a conducive learning environment. Through the right strategy, it appears that the head of the madrasah has succeeded in improving the effectiveness and performance of teachers in MAN 2 Model Medan.

PENGEMBANGAN LKPD ELEKTRONIK BERBASIS KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KREATIF PADA MATERI KOLOID

This research was instigated with the lack of student involvement in the learning process because the conventional learning model use, monotonous teaching material, and the lack of training on the use of student creative thinking ability. This research aimed at developing creative thinking ability-based student electronic worksheet on Colloid lesson by using ADDIE development model and finding out validity level, practicality, and student response to the student electronic worksheet. It was Research and Development (R&D) with ADDIE development model consisting of 5 steps—analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. But, in this research, only limited to the development step. Practicality test and student response was conducted to a Chemistry subject teacher and ten the eleventh-grade students of Natural Science B at State Islamic Senior High School 2 Kepulauan Meranti. The data obtained were analyzed by using quantitative and qualitative descriptive analysis techniques. Creative thinking ability-based student electronic worksheet on Colloid lesson was tested valid with the percentage 80% by media experts, it was very valid with the percentage 95.45% by material experts, practicality test score by teacher was 85.92% with very practical criterion, and student response percentage was 64.5% with practical category. However, it is hoped that an effectiveness test will be carried out to find out the media effectiveness in the future.

The Implementation of Religious Moderation in the Quran and Hadith Learning At Islamic Senior High Schools in Aceh

The Implementation of Religious Moderation in the Quran and Hadith Learning At Islamic Senior High Schools in Aceh

Marketing Management Strategies of Islamic Education Services to Enhance Customer Loyalty: A Case Study of State Islamic Senior High Schools

Marketing Management Strategies of Islamic Education Services to Enhance Customer Loyalty: A Case Study of State Islamic Senior High Schools

Model Pengembangan Kurikulum Riset Konstruktif-Integratif dalam Meningkatkan Prestasi Akademik di MAN 2 Tulungagung

This research highlights significant differences between research approaches at State Islamic Senior High School (MAN) and University curricula. The research curriculum development, adjustment, and modification at the madrasah level are the main attractions for researchers who want to continue their research and in-depth study of the research curriculum at MAN 2 Tulungagung. This research seeks to explore the curriculum development model at MAN 2 Tulungagung to explain the research curriculum development at MAN 2 Tulungagung by borrowing Tyler's curriculum development theory. This research was explored using in-depth interviews, documentation and participant observation. The approach used in this study is qualitative. The data obtained was analyzed using the stages of data collection, presentation, condensation, and conclusion. This research concludes the research curriculum development model at MAN 2 Tulungagung using a constructivist-integrative model with the steps: (1) Using a clear legal basis, (2) Integrating the independent curriculum and research curriculum, (3) Carrying out a preliminary study, (4) ) Designing intracurricular, extracurricular and incidental development activities, (5) Developing research curriculum components, (6) Organizing the curriculum, (7) Collaborating with other agencies, and (8) Evaluating research programs which are carried out sequentially and continuously.

Paradigm of Religious Moderation in Curriculum Design for Islamic Religious Education at State Islamic Senior High School of Bangka Belitung

The results of several observations regarding the religious tolerance attitudes of students in Bangka Belitung are pretty worrying, even though some tend to be radical. This research explores the paradigm of religious moderation in the Islamic religious education curriculum at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Bangka Belitung. This research explores qualitatively the application of religious moderation in the curriculum of Islamic religious education material. Research data was taken from the MAN Pangkal Pinang and MAN 1 Muntok curriculum documents. Researchers also surveyed by distributing questionnaires to 346 students from the two schools. The research results show that the content of religious moderation has been integrated into the Islamic religious education curriculum, both in Jurisprudence, History of Islamic Culture, Al-Qur'an Hadith, and Aqidah Akhlak. However, the tendency towards a radical and robust understanding of Islam is still strong. It is evident from the survey results, namely 55.4% of respondents from MAN Pangkal Pinang and 53% of respondents from MAN 1 Muntok stated that adhering to the Pancasila ideology is more important. Almost half of the students do not agree that Pancasila should be made the state ideology. This phenomenon must receive serious attention from the government so that they comply with the laws and regulations of the Republic of Indonesia. Hasil beberapa pengamatan terhadap sikap toleransi beragama para siswa di Bangka Belitung cukup memprihatinkan, bahkan di antaranya cenderung radikal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi paradigma moderasi beragama dalam kurikulum pendidikan agama Islam di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Bangka Belitung. Penelitian ini mencoba menelusuri secara kualitatif penerapan moderasi beragama dalam kurikulum materi pendidikan gama Islam. Data penelitian diambil dari dokumen kurikulum MAN Pangkal Pinang dan MAN 1 Muntok. Selain itu, peneliti juga melakukan survey dengan menyebarkan angket terhadap 281 siswa dari kedua sekolah tersebut. Hasil penelitian menyebutkan bahwa muatan moderasi beragama sebenarnya telah diterapkan secara terintegrasi dalam kurikulum pendidikan agama Islam, baik dalam mata Pelajaran Fikih, Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam, Al-Qur’an Hadis, maupun Akidah Akhlak. Akan tetapi, kecenderungan terhadap pemahaman Islam secara radikal dan kuat masih kuat. Hal ini terbukti dari hasil survey, yakni 55, 4% responden dari MAN Pangkal Pinang dan 53% responden dari MAN 1 Muntok menyatakan bahwa berpegang teguh ideologi Pancasila lebih utama. Artinya, hampir separuh dari siswa tidak setuju kalua Pancasila dijadikan ideologi negara. Fenomen ini harus mendapat perhatian serius dari pemerintah agar mereka taat pada aturan perundang-undangan Republik Indonesia.

An Analysis of the Arabic Language Proficiency of Students in Mahārah Al-Istima’ at an Islamic Senior High School

An Analysis of the Arabic Language Proficiency of Students in Mahārah Al-Istima’ at an Islamic Senior High School