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This research aims to determine the professional competence of teachers on student learning achievement at Al-Ulum Terpadu Islamic Middle School, Medan. This research uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive method using a questionnaire as a data collection instrument. The population in this study was 32 teachers, so the sample size in this study was 32 teachers, because the population was less than 100, based on Suharsimi Arikunto's opinion, the entire population was used (population study). The main data collection technique uses a 5 Likert scale answer choice form. Data is analyzed using simple linear regression to test the research hypothesis. Based on the data processing carried out, statistical testing resulted in Ho being rejected and Ha being accepted, which explains that there is an influence of teacher professional competence on student learning achievement. This is obtained from the results of the F test which shows Fcount is 19.072 and Ftable = (k-1; nk) namely (2-1; 32-2) = (1;30) = 4.17, so the value of Fcount > Ftable is 19.072 > 4.17 with a sig value. 0.001 < 0.05 which means there is an influence of teacher professional competence on student learning achievement in the F statistical significance test. Apart from that, a simple linear regression test was carried out to obtain the regression equation Y' = 105.683 – 1.44 1.44. However, if the teacher's professional competency value is 105.683 when X is 0, then student learning achievement will decrease by 0.144 for every one unit increase in %. Meanwhile, the remaining 61.1% is explained by other variables not studied.

The research that has been carried out is entitled "Implementation of School Performance Management in Improving the Quality of Education at SMA PAB 4 Sampali". This research aims to: Find out how school performance management is implemented in improving the quality of education, find out the steps in implementing school performance management in improving the quality of education. To obtain data in this research, the author used qualitative research methods from data produced through observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis used was data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. This research was carried out in the principal's room and the teacher's room. From the results of research at this school, it can be concluded that SMA PAB 4 Sampali has implemented part of the process of implementing school performance management in improving the quality of education. In implementing school performance management there are inhibiting and supporting factors in this education. And activities for implementing school performance management have running well, but not yet fully implemented, because the school principal has not held regular meetings to evaluate the program of activities that have been planned and implemented so that the implementation of school performance management in improving the quality of education runs well.

This study aims to reconstruct the Islamic education model during the time of the Prophet Muhammad in the context of 21st-century modern education. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method using a literature review as its research type. Data was collected and analyzed from various relevant literature sources, such as the books of the Prophet's biography (sirah nabawiyah), Qur'anic commentaries (tafsir), books on Islamic education, and academic journals. The research findings indicate that the Islamic education model during the Prophet's time has high relevance to the challenges of modern education. Noble values such as faith, piety, good morals, and knowledge taught by the Prophet are essential in shaping quality young generations. However, in the context of modern education, the Islamic education model needs to be reconstructed by adapting teaching methods, developing relevant curricula, and utilizing technology. This study concludes that the reconstruction of the Islamic education model is a crucial endeavor to produce young generations who are faithful, knowledgeable, and virtuous, thus enabling them to face the challenges of the times.    

This investigation was motivated by the low average academic achievement of Islamic Religious Education students at SMPN 2 Ampek Angkek. In the 2022/2023 academic year, the low midterm exam scores of students in class IX 1 of SMPN 2 Ampek Angkek provided empirical support for the statement. A total of 25 student responses were received for the exam; however, only five students achieved the minimum score of 75 required to complete SMPN 2 Ampek Angkek. A prospective approach to improving Islamic Religious Education learning outcomes at SMPN 2 Ampek Angkek is to incorporate video media into the established curriculum. This study aims to determine whether the application of video media affects the academic achievement of Islamic Education students at SMPN 2 Ampek Angkek. The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not there is an effect of the application of video media at SMPN 2 Ampek Angkek on PAI learning outcomes. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the adoption of video media has an impact on the academic achievement of PAI students at SMPN 2 Ampek Angkek. This research was categorised as a pseudo-experiment and used posttest control group design as the only research methodology. The student participants in this study were members of grade IX. In this investigation, purposive sampling, a type of non-probability sampling, was used. The experimental class in this study consisted of students of grade IX 3, while the control class consisted of students of grade IX 1. Data for this investigation was collected through assessment of students' progress in Islamic Religious Education. The Sig α value was ascertained to be 0.00 ± 0.05, based on the results of hypothesis testing conducted using SPSS software. Thus, it can be concluded that the utilisation of video media is able to influence the academic achievement of Islamic Religious Education students attending SMPN 2 Ampek Angkek.

This thesis describes several problems, namely 1) the problematic application of literacy in Islamic religious education subjects at SMAN 02, Kapur IX District. 2) supporting factors and inhibiting factors in implementing literacy in Islamic religious education subjects at SMAN 02 Kapur IX District. The method used in research studies in this thesis is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The data collection techniques used in this research are: observation, interviews, documentation. The results of the research concluded that the problems with the literacy program in Islamic Religious Education that occurred at SMAN 02, Kapur IX District for the 2023/2024 class It was shown in interviews that there was a lack of motivation given by teachers to students when implementing literacy. Teachers also do not focus too much on implementing literacy because teachers consider literacy as additional learning and students' interest in literacy is still low. The contributing factor to the problem of implementing literacy in Islamic religious education subjects at SMAN 02, Kapur IX sub-district is that the school principal has informed the students' parents that they will be facilitated to support literacy activities, giving teachers encouragement to supervise literacy activities. The inhibiting factors are the lack of non-textbooks in schools and students' feelings of laziness.

This research aims to determine the condition of educational facilities and infrastructure, the management of educational facilities and infrastructure, as well as what supporting and inhibiting factors exist in implementing existing facilities and infrastructure at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 2 Deli Serdang. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques in the form of interviews and observations supported by data and documentation such as photos of madrasa facilities and infrastructure. The research subjects are the head of the madrasa, deputy head of the madrasa for facilities and infrastructure and curriculum as well as administrative staff at MTsN 2 Deli Serdang. Data analysis techniques using data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. Data validity techniques with research expansion, increased persistence, and triangulation.

The purpose of this study is to find out the most important effect of transformational leadership on teacher professionalism. Development at SMP Swasta Muhammadiyah 01 Medan. This study method is a quantitative study survey research type. 60 teachers participated in this study. Principals and teachers were used as examples. The research instrument was a questionnaire. Dat collection instruments with questionnaires and data analysis techniques with normality test, linearity test and homogeneity test and hypothesis testing (using t-test). The result of this study show that there is a positive and significant effect between the main variable and teacher professionalism ini Muhammadiyah 01 Medan Private High School.  This is eviident form the result of the hypothesis testing, which shows that the main transformational leadership contributes 0.388 X 100% = 38.8% to teacher professionalism. The t-test performed gave a tnumber = 3.870 whilw the ttabel  value = 2.042. Since tnumber (3.870) > ttabel (2.042), it showsjthat there is a positive and significant effect in the form of a linear and predictive relationship between the main variable and professionalism of teachers in SMP Swasta Muhammadiyah 01 Medan. Regression line Ŷ = 46.654 + 0.322 X.

This research aims to determine the influence of the managerial competence of school principals at Al-Ulum Integrated Islamic Middle School in Medan. This research uses a quantitative approach with descriptive methods using a questionnaire as a data collection instrument. The population in this study was 30 teachers, so the sample size in this study was 30 teachers, because the population was less than 100, based on Suharsimi Arikunto opinion, the entire population was used (population study). The main data collection technique uses a 5 Likert scale answer choice form. Data is analyzed using simple linear regression to test the research hypothesis.  Based on the data processing carried out statistical testing resulted in Ho being rejected and Ha being accepted, which explains that there is an influence of the principal's managerial competence on teacher performance. This is obtained from the result of the Pearson correlation test which shows that the value is 0.512 > tubel 0.361 and the results of the simple linear regression test produce contribution Y’ = 100.242 + 0.322 X, so the results of this test explain that there is a correlation between the managerial comptence of school principals and teacher performance.apart from that, tests are carried out T-test which produced a t-count of 3.157 > t-table, namely 2.048, with a significance value of 0.004 < 5% (0.05). The results in the ANOVA table also support the acceptance of Ha, where the sig. 0.004 < alpha value or 0.05. So, the hypothesis simultaneously proves that there is a significant influence between the managerial competence of school principals on teacher performance. Calculation of the coefficient of determination shows that the principal's managerial competency variable is able to explain the student learning achievement variable by 26,2%. Meanwhile, the remaining 73.8% is explained by other variables not studied.  From the results of these calculations, it can be concluded that there is an influence between the principal's managerial competence on teacher performance at Al-Ulum Terpadu Islamic Middle School, Medan. This influence can be seen from the school principal in making a defined plan, making decisions, organizing the resources they have, and carrying out evaluations to improve teacher performance.

The use of YouTube Social Media is a new thing in learning Islamic Religious Education at SDI Alexandria Tangerang City. The implementation of YouTube Social Media on the material Aku anak Saleh is expected to be able to make students reflect the attitude of Saleh in their daily activities. This study aims to determine how the implementation of Islamic Religious Education Learning through YouTube Social Media in Class IV SDI Alexandria. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods using data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observations and documentation studies. Data validity checks using triangulation. Data were analyzed through the steps of data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. Interviews were conducted with an Islamic Religious Education teacher and 5 class IV students. The results of this research are that the implementation of Islamic Religious Education Learning via YouTube Social Media in class IV SDI Alexandria is said to be effective and improves students' ability to understand the material of I'm Saleh's Child in accordance with the research focus.

This study aims to analyse the application of Merdeka Curriculum in the formation of the Pancasila Student Profile in Islamic Religion lessons in class VII MTsS Teladan Gebang. This research method uses a qualitative approach with a case study method, this research collects data through observation, interviews, and documentation to understand how this curriculum is implemented in the context of religious learning. The results showed that MTsS Teladan Gebang has successfully adapted the Merdeka Curriculum in accordance with the Decree of the Minister of Education No. 56 of 2022, by giving teachers the freedom to adjust learning methods. The character building of Pancasila students is carried out through various activities that emphasise religious and social values, such as joint prayers, congregational prayers, and creative projects. The implementation of this curriculum shows success in integrating Pancasila values into students‘ daily activities, as well as adaptive assessment to monitor students’ overall development. This research shows that Merdeka Curriculum can effectively support students' character and skill development, making them religious, responsible and Pancasila-minded learners.

Student management is needed to improve student achievement. Students will achieve maximum achievement with good management. Therefore, it is necessary to have effective student management in regulating all activities related to students so that educational goals are achieved efficiently.The objectives of this research are: 1) Analyzing the planning of student affairs management in improving student achievement at MAN 5 Jombang, 2) Analyzing the organization of student management in improving student achievement in MAN 5 Jombang, 3) Analyzing the implementation of student management in improving student achievement in MAN 5 Jombang, 4) Analyzing the evaluation of student management in improving student achievement in MAN 5 Jombang.The research approach used is qualitative with the type of case study in MAN 5 Jombang. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The analysis is carried out during data collection and after all data is collected. The validity test of the data is carried out with credibility standards.The results of this study show that: 1) Student management planning in improving student achievement is planned at the beginning of the year and praised by the head of the madrasah, teachers and supervisors. Planning includes PPDB Planning, Olympic programs, and extracurricular programs. 2) The implementation of student management in improving student achievement is coordinated with the head of the madrasah, deputy head of the madrasah, teachers, Olympic Coaches, and extracurricular Coaches, as well as students. 3) Evaluation of student management in improving student achievement by assessing in accordance with their respective fields, both academic and non-academic by teachers and coaches who are experts in their fields.    

This research aims to evaluate the influence of extracurricular activities on students' learning motivation at SMP Muhammadiyah 02 Medan. Extrinsic motivation is often needed to encourage students who lack an internal drive to learn, especially at elementary school age, where play activities are often more interesting than learning. It is hoped that extracurricular activities can function as a source of additional motivation and improve student learning outcomes. This research uses a quantitative approach with a survey method, where data is collected through questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS 25.0. The research results show that the significance value of the t test for the extracurricular activity variable is 0.000, which is smaller than 0.05, and the calculated t of 1.848 is smaller than the t table of 2.052. Thus, the hypothesis that extracurricular activities influence learning motivation. The coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.112 indicates that only 11.2% of the variation in learning motivation can be explained by extracurricular activities, while the remainder (88.8%) is influenced by other factors outside this research. These findings indicate that although extracurricular activities are an important element, their influence on students' learning motivation at SMP Muhammadiyah 02 Medan is not significant.

This research aims to determine the effectiveness of the use of learning media starting from the use of effective learning media, supporting and inhibiting factors in the use of learning media, and the efforts made by schools to increase the effectiveness of the use of learning media at Tritech Informatics Vocational School, Medan. There are some teachers who still lack the ability to use school facilities to develop learning media. Teachers are not effective in utilizing existing learning media, making students less motivated to learn and not effective in designing interesting learning media. Apart from that, the audiovisual learning media that has been provided by the school in the podcast room is very rarely used or used and there are still some teachers who are not effective in using and choosing learning media. This research uses a type of qualitative descriptive research, namely by using a detailed approach to research objects sourced from primary and secondary data. In this study, the research subjects were school principals, teachers and students. The data collection technique used is first observation, then interviews and finally documentation. The instrument in this research uses interviews in the form of guidelines consisting of several questions. The data analysis technique in this research uses source triangulation, technique triangulation, and time triangulation. Based on the results of the research and discussion, it can be concluded that the effectiveness of using learning media is going well. Effective use of learning media has been implemented in the procedures for procuring learning media, maintaining learning media and using various learning media. Supporting factors are the completeness of learning media and designing learning media, inhibiting factors are media that depend on electricity which will become an obstacle if the lights go out. Efforts to effectively use learning media at Tritech Informatics Vocational School in Medan are carried out by paying attention to choosing the right use of learning media and effective and efficient management of learning media.

Abstract How can you be close and loved if you don't know each other? If you don't know, you won't love, if you don't, you won't love. Likewise, every Muslim community tries to be close to and love Allah SWT. Closeness and love to Allah SWT can only be achieved with perfect Ihsan. And the perfection of Ihsan can only be learned through the science called Sufism. All of its implementation is related to and related to the inner/spiritual. It is with this love that a Muslim happily carries out all commands and stays away from the prohibitions of Allah SWT. Ridha as the highest station must be achieved by every Muslim, who can let go and expel feelings of displeasure from within his heart, so that there are no more feelings other than joy and joy in carrying out the commands and prohibitions of Allah SWT. Humans who perfectly carry out commands and prohibitions are called Insan Kamil. This study of journal to describe and review the relevance of achieving maqam in sufism with insan kamil. This research is library research because the data sources is in the form library materials such as books, journals and scientific articles. In accordance with its type, data collection in this study uses library research methods which are analyzed using the method of description and data analysis. The results of this study indicate that there is a relevance of the achievement of maqam in sufism with insan kamil.

This research uses a qualitative research method with a case study approach. Data collection techniques using observation, interview and documentation. Data sources in this study include principals, Islamic Religious Education teachers and students. Data analysis techniques used in this study are data collection, data reduction, data presentation, conclusion drawing. Triangulation used to test the validity of data triangulation techniques and sources. Research Results: (1) The method of strengthening responsibility character education through Islamic religious education learning is by habituation, exemplary, and advice carried out by students to carry out their duties and responsibilities as a Muslim-muslimah: (2) The implications of the method of strengthening responsibility character education through Islamic religious education learning The results of research findings in the field Attending school on time makes students more disciplined, throwing garbage in its place awareness that the need to keep the environment beautiful, clean and cleanliness is part of faith. Obeying worship through gemajusa learning makes students more accustomed to worship so that it becomes a habit that is always done and almsgiving is carried out by all students to make students care about others through almsgiving.

This research aims to describe the implementation of literacy culture programs in elementary schools. This research uses a qualitative phenomenological approach. The subjects were school principals, teachers, students selected using purposive sampling techniques. Test the validity of the data using triangulation techniques by comparing the results of observations, interviews and documentation. The research results show that: 1) The policy of implementing a literacy culture in elementary schools using the government's School Literacy Movement program. This is based on Minister of Education and Culture Regulation no. 23 of 2015 which focuses on character development. (2) Implementation of literacy culture in elementary schools. This is based on the habituation stage which involves 10 minutes of reading the Koran and story books before learning. The activity development stage carried out was responding to the contents of reading books by reading independently, giving appreciation to students' literacy achievements, and having a school literacy team. The learning stage involves getting used to reading textbooks and using various strategies that support learning.  

This research aims to analyse the impact of modifications to the education system at Vocational School Darussalam Banyuwangi through empowering digital media and information skills in the Merdeka Curriculum. The main aim of this research is to analyse how digital media integration affects teaching methods, curriculum, and educational outcomes, as well as assess students' readiness to face future challenges. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with school principals, teachers, and students, classroom observations to observe the implementation of digital media in the learning process, and analysis of curriculum documents and teaching materials. Data analysis was carried out using thematic analysis techniques to identify main patterns and themes from interviews, observations, and documents. The research results show that integrating digital media into the Merdeka Curriculum has improved teaching methods by increasing interactivity and student involvement. In addition, empowering information skills helps students manage and utilize information sources effectively. Although there are challenges to implementation, such as the need for additional training for teachers and technical issues, this research identifies strategies that can overcome these obstacles and increase the effectiveness of the curriculum. This research provides valuable insight into the adaptation of the education system in the digital era and offers recommendations for improving the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in secondary schools.

This research is motivated by the problem of moral and moral degradation of students which is currently widespread. Therefore, religious extracurricular activities at MTs Darul Ulum Waru are present as a curative solution for the current generation and preventive for future generations. This article is the result of field research using qualitative research methods. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews and documentation. Then the data results were analyzed using descriptive research. The results of the research show that the formation of Islamic religious education values ​​in students at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Darul Ulum Waru Sidoarjo has begun to appear, is developing well and has begun to be implemented in everyday life. The factors that influence continuity during the activity process are oneself, teachers, family and the environment. The internal supporting factors include the many parties who support the continuity of activities, the availability of supporting facilities and infrastructure, the high level of enthusiasm of students. Meanwhile, externally, namely competent trainers, extensive organizational relationships and various events/competitions at various levels. Internally, the problems found were the low interest of students in taking part in extra qiro'ah and the busyness of trainers, while from an external perspective, namely parental permission.

The principal's policy in improving administrative services aims to create an efficient and effective school environment. The principal's policy in improving administrative services is a systematic effort to improve and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative services in the school environment. This involves developing procedures, empowering staff, investing in technology, and implementing good management principles. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach, collecting data through observation, interviews and documentation. The collected data was analyzed through a process of data reduction, presentation and drawing conclusions. The research findings show that the principal's policy in improving services is to carry out open communication both formally and informally. And another thing that supports improving administrative services is good human resources. The first obstacle is limited education funds, namely that it is difficult to provide facilities in the administration department, such as broken computers at school, and the second obstacle is poor discipline of teachers and staff, which is the cause of services at SMA Negeri 4 Merangin decreasing or not being good. And the solution to overcoming obstacles is maximizing funds, namely the principal makes a report first to the department or center, if there is not yet a principal, calls a meeting between the deputy and the treasurer to discuss together, and the second solution regarding discipline is that the principal tries to be an example or role model. first of all towards teachers, staff and students at the school, apart from that the principal will be strict with school members who violate it by calling them immediately to the office and asking for information after which they will be given sanctions.

This research is motivated by the leader's ability to make decisions in the field of education at SD Negeri 083 Pidoli and non-education at the Naposo Nauli Bulung Association, Pidoli Lombang Village. This research aims to see the difference between decision making in an educational environment and decision making in a non-educational environment in terms of the decision making process and the type of decision making. This research uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. This research data collection technique uses observation, interview and documentation techniques. The results of this research show that 1) there is a difference between decision making in the educational environment and non-educational decision making, the difference being that in the educational sphere the decision making made by the school principal is guided by government policy, while decision making in the non-educational environment is not guided by the government but is not violate government legal regulations. 2) supporting factors in decision making in both educational and non-educational environments are the commitment of all decision makers and users, support and cooperation as supporters. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors are the indifference of fellow members in the decisions made and in terms of costs that do not support the decisions/programs made.