The Role of the School Principal in Implementing the Basic Functions of Educational Management Based on Islamic Values to Improve the Quality of Learning in Senior High Schools in Bungo Regency

Abstract

This study is motivated by the need for schools to improve the quality of learning through the leadership of principals who are not only oriented toward administrative aspects. School management also needs to be strengthened by Islamic values so that the educational process can run in a more organized, meaningful manner and remain closely connected to the school culture. This study aims to analyze the role of the principal in implementing the basic functions of educational management based on Islamic values to improve the quality of learning in senior high schools in Bungo Regency. The approach used in this study is descriptive qualitative. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. The research informants included principals, vice principals, teachers, and school personnel involved in the management of learning. Data analysis was carried out through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study show that the role of the principal is reflected in the planning of learning programs, the organization of school resources, the implementation of teacher development, and supervision through monitoring and evaluation. Islamic values such as trustworthiness, consultation, responsibility, exemplary conduct, discipline, and ihsan were found to serve as the foundation of school management practices. The implementation of these values influences the regularity of teachers’ work, the strengthening of school culture, and increased attention to the quality of the learning process. This study concludes that the basic functions of educational management based on Islamic values can serve as a relevant approach to strengthening the quality of learning at the senior high school level.