TARBIYAH: Journal of Educational Science and Teaching

The independent curriculum is the latest innovation in the education system in Indonesia which is designed to provide flexibility and autonomy to schools in developing the learning process according to the needs of students. In its formulation, this curriculum is based on two main pillars, namely the philosophical pillar and the juridical pillar. The philosophical pillar reflects the holistic and humanist goals of education, while the juridical pillar provides the legal framework that governs its implementation. This article aims to examine the relationship between the two pillars and their implications in the implementation of the independent curriculum in schools. The method used is qualitative with literature study. This analysis shows that the integration of philosophical and juridical pillars is a strong basis for creating a curriculum that is responsive to the dynamics of society and the individual needs of students. The Independent Curriculum provides freedom for educators to design and implement learning that suits the needs and potential of students, while still being guided by nationally regulated competency standards. The results of this study show that the Independent Curriculum has a strong philosophical foundation in encouraging student-centered education, while adhering to a juridical framework that ensures uniformity of educational standards throughout Indonesia.

PTK is one of the research approaches that is widely used in the world of education. This article aims to examine the characteristics, objectives and benefits of PTK through a literature review. The method used is the library research method, where the author conducts a search for various library sources related to PTK. The results of the study indicate that PTK has unique characteristics, which distinguish it from other types of research, namely the existence of certain actions to improve the teaching and learning process in the classroom. PTK aims to improve the quality of learning and solve practical problems that occur in the classroom. The benefits of PTK include improving the quality of learning, increasing professional competence and increasing understanding of the teaching process.

This research aims to examine the use of information technology in improving the quality of learning. The problems encountered include the low use of information technology in lesson planning, document management is still done manually, some teachers have not fully mastered the use of information technology, there are teachers who have not attended training, limited information technology infrastructure. This research uses a qualitative approach by determining informants using purposive sampling techniques. The results of the research show that the use of information technology at Kindergarten Pertiwi III Mulo has been implemented. With indications that, in planning the learning process, appropriate learning approach strategies for early childhood, learning content that is in accordance with the curriculum, and assessments to improve the quality of learning have been implemented using information technology infrastructure, however, improvements still need to be made.

This study aims to examine the role of Islamic Religious Education in building a golden generation with superior character. The golden generation is a generation that is able to bring about improvements in the life of the nation to become a dignified, harmonious, and quality nation and a generation that has a greater productive age. This study uses a qualitative method using literature study analysis, which analyzes various literature and relevant sources regarding the role of Islamic Religious Education in building a golden generation with superior character. The results of the study show that Islamic Religious Education has an equally important role in forming a golden generation with superior character, among its roles as a moral and ethical foundation, understanding of Islamic teachings, developing spiritual awareness, forming noble morals, introducing good and bad values, preventing negative behavior, strengthening Islamic identity, developing moral independence, developing social and humanitarian understanding.

This research aims to analyze the role of the school principal’s visionary leadership in improving teacher performance at Pertiwi 12 Gading Kindergarten. The method in this research is a qualitative approach to descriptive research design. Data collection was carried out through interviews, observation and documentation involving school principals and teacher. The research results show that the principal applies an effective visionary leadership style as a direction setter, change agent, spokesperson, and coach. The application of this visionary leadership has a positive impact on teacher performance through professional abilities, social abilities and personal abilities. Then, there are supporting factors that play a role in the success of visionary leadership, such as good communication with stakeholders, teachers’ desire to develop the school, parental support, professional development training, and adequate infrastructure. However, there are inhibiting factors such as limited human resources, budget shortages, excessive workload and lack of support from related parties.

Leadership can be interpreted as a process of processing, empowerment and supervision that a leader applies to the person he leads. This research aims to determine the Transformational Leadership Style Of School Principals in Improving Teacher Performance at Pertiwi V Karangmojo Kindergarten. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods, using direct observation, interviews and documentation. The research subjects were school principals and teachers. The results of research on Analysis of the Transformational Leadership Style of School Principals in Improving Teacher Performance at the Pertiwi V Karangmojo Kindergarten are good. Transformational leadership indicators are manifested in six components, namely; reformer, sets an example, encourages subordinate performance, acts on a value system, continuously improves abilities and is able to face complex problems. Teacher performance indicators are realized in three components, namely; the ability to prepare learning plans, the ability to carry out learning and the ability to carry out assessment of learning outcomes.

This study aims to analyze the marketing strategies implemented by Islamic banks in increasing competitiveness in the increasingly competitive banking market. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with a literature study approach, which includes analysis of various literature, articles, and previous studies related to Islamic bank marketing. The results of this study indicate that the marketing strategies implemented by Islamic banks play an important role in increasing their competitiveness, by emphasizing market understanding, customer segments, and the application of sharia principles that avoid usury practices, thus attracting customers who prioritize Islamic values.

The entry and development of Islam in Indonesia has brought changes in many aspects of people's lives from the past to the present. Modernization and globalization eliminate the diversity of regional cultures while dominating regional cultures through global capitalism in the form of Westernization through the export of goods, values, and priorities. This research aims to examine Islamic movements and ideas in the archipelago. This research uses a qualitative approach method using literature study analysis, namely analyzing various relevant literature and sources regarding Islamic movements and ideas in the archipelago. The results show that Social and humanitarian engagement of liberal Islam encourages the active involvement of Muslims in social news, such as poverty, human rights, and the environment. Organizations such as Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama are involved in a wide range of social activities that reflect the values of social justice taught in Islam. This involvement shows that the teachings of Islam can be applied to improve the welfare of the people as a whole.

Education in the view of Islam is an effort made to prepare humans to have awareness, ability, and obligation to carry out the mission of caliph. this research uses qualitative research methods that aim to describe completely and in depth about the nature of Ethical Education in the View of Islamic Education Philosophy. The result of his research is that in education, important efforts are directed at developing the potential of human nature, so that after arriving at this development, he is able to play himself in accordance with the nature he carries, and is able to do good to the Creator. Development here is expected as a description of the ideal level of development achieved by each potential human nature.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model in improving the understanding of the concepts of the Qur'an and Hadith in grade IX students of SMP Negeri Raya. The background of this study is the low understanding of students on religious materials, especially the Qur'an and Hadith, which is caused by the dominance of conventional learning methods that do not actively involve students. The PBL model was chosen because it is considered capable of stimulating critical thinking, problem solving, and active involvement in the learning process. This study used a quasi-experimental method with a pretest-posttest control group design. Data collection techniques were carried out through tests to measure the level of conceptual understanding and observations of learning activities. The results showed that students who were taught with the PBL model experienced a more significant increase in understanding compared to students who followed conventional learning. These findings indicate that the PBL model is effective in fostering critical thinking skills and deepening students' understanding of Islamic values ​​contained in the Qur'an and Hadith. Based on these results, it is recommended that the PBL model be implemented as an alternative learning strategy in Islamic Religious Education subjects at the junior high school level.