Journal of Islamic Studies and Education (JISE)

An Appraisal of Reflective Teaching Practice among Secondary School Islamic Studies Teachers in Ilorin, Kwara State

Asmau Imam Abdulkabir — 2023-10-29

The main purpose of this study is to investigate the level of Islamic studies teachers’ reflection on the Qur’an and Prophetic Sunnah in Nigeria secondary school. Developing good moral and ethical character in learners has become an important matter in this age of globalization. Religious education curricula currently in use in Nigeria completely focused on learner’s academics achievement. The rate of immorality and many other social vices among the youths particularly those who are secondary school leavers is alarming. Against this background, the study focuses on teachers’ reflection on the Qur’an and Prophetic Sunnah to foster students’ intellectual upliftment and cultivate Islamic ethical values in them. The researcher purposively selected six teachers from selected secondary school in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. The results of semi-structured interviews revealed that the participant teachers believed that reflection on the Qur’an and Prophetic traditions has the potential to instil knowledge, cultivate intellectual skills and inculcate good values and Islamic ethics in the learners. It was also found that insufficient period, negligent attitudes of parents towards their children’s education as well as students’ lack of interest had to some extent influenced teachers’ effort to fully implement the curriculum to inculcate the right type of values in the students.

Students’ Perception on Public Speaking Skill

Patria Handung Jaya — 2023-10-29

Idea or creativity is sometimes useless without the ability to tailor it to wider society. Not to mention in this industrial revolution, communication skill is urgently needed by everyone without any exception. This article aims to find out the students’ perception on public speaking skill. There were several students from the International Relations Department who took Public Speaking in their English class as the objects of the research. The result found that students realize that public speaking is important to support their studies. However, they found some obstacles during doing public speaking such as feeling unconfident and the fear of sharing their opinion or as known as Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA). Public speaking is the thing that students can not escape from, even if there are a lot of difficulties they would find. It is expected that after reading this research, students will be more aware of the importance of having public speaking skills.

The Role of the School Principal In Improving Teacher Discipline at the Madrasah Aliyah in Indonesia

Ivan Riyadi — 2023-10-29

Supervision carried out by the principal means carrying out the leadership of the management function, where the supervision of the principal is one of the determining factors in achieving educational goals. In this study, the researcher wanted to see the process of supervision carried out by the principal in improving teacher discipline. This study used qualitative research methods. Sources of data from this study were the principal and 2 teachers. The data collection techniques in this study used observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique was done by means of data reduction, data display, data leveraging and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that it is quite good with several aspects, namely the procedure stage, standard stage, improvement and accuracy. It can be said that the supervision of the principal at Madrasah Aliyah Paradigma through several aspects, namely First, the Procedure Stage carried out is quite good. Second, the Standard stage was carried out well, the principal supervised the teacher by looking at the attendance of each existing class, checking the learning tools before the new teaching began. Third, improvements, if the teacher makes mistakes in doing a job or is not disciplined at work, there will be improvements. Fourth, the research was carried out with the principal in uniting teachers at Madrasah Aliyah Paradigma. In accordance with the Decree of the division of work tasks that have been given. Where there are two factors, namely supporting and inhibiting factors. The supporting factor for the supervision of discipline teachers at Madrasah Aliyah Paradigma is the absence of teacher attendance and return. The inhibiting factor for supervising teacher discipline at Madrasah Aliyah Paradigma is the head of the madrasa who has a work agenda outside of teaching and learning hours at the madrasah.

The Influence of Knowledge, Perception, Promotion, and Religiosity of the Community on the Interest in Becoming Customers of Islamic Banks

Ubaidillah Ubaidillah — 2023-10-29

Sharia banks are financial institutions that are operationally different from conventional banks. As a newcomer, the concept of sharia banking is experiencing a difficult situation because people are familiar with conventional banks so not many people understand about sharia banks. This research aims to determine the influence of knowledge, perception, promotion and community religiosity on interest in becoming sharia bank customers in the people of Purwokerto City, Banyumas Regency. This research uses a quantitative method by determining the sample using a simple radom sampling technique with a total of 400 respondents. The data source for this research is primary data. The data collection method was carried out using a questionnaire. Meanwhile, the data was analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. This research variable consists of independent variables which include knowledge, perception, promotion and religiosity, as well as a dependent variable regarding people's interest in becoming sharia bank customers. Partially, the variables knowledge, perception, promotion and religiosity have a significant positive effect on people's interest in becoming sharia bank customers. Then simultaneously the variables of knowledge, perception, promotion and religiosity influence the interest of the people of Purwokerto City to become sharia bank customers.

Strategic Management in Empowering Economic Independence of Islamic Boarding Schools

Moch. Rusli — 2023-10-29

An Islamic boarding school, known as "Pondok Pesantren," serves as an institution for religious education and a place for practical engagement in social, artistic, and economic activities. These schools have the potential for economic development and the realization of economic self-reliance through their cooperative units, referred to as "Koperasi Pondok Pesantren." However, many Pesantren have yet to fully harness their potential due to a lack of knowledge in strategic management. Strategic management can be implemented under the guidance of leadership to achieve the institution's vision and mission. Riyadlotut Thalabah Islamic Boarding School is one such Pesantren that possesses a cooperative unit (Kopontren). This research aims to assess the extent to which strategic management and stakeholder theory are applied in this context. Through a qualitative descriptive analysis method, which includes interviews and primary reports, the study has revealed several factors that influence the economic self-reliance of the Pesantren. The findings indicate that the planning function is the most influential aspect in achieving economic self-reliance for the Pesantren. Additionally, strong leadership from the school's administrators, teachers (ustadz/ustadzah), students (santri), stakeholders, an effective information system, and a viable market are all crucial factors in realizing the economic self-reliance of Riyadlotut Thalabah Islamic Boarding School in the economic field.