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This study aims to analyze the effect of the inquiry learning strategy on students' critical thinking skills in Islamic Education (PAI) learning. The research employed a quantitative approach using an experimental design to examine the effectiveness of the strategy in improving students’ learning outcomes. The subjects of the study consisted of students who were divided into two groups, namely an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group received instruction through the inquiry learning strategy, while the control group was taught using conventional teaching methods commonly applied in classroom learning activities. Data collection was carried out through critical thinking tests and classroom observations to obtain comprehensive information regarding students’ learning processes and achievements. The results of the study indicate that students taught using the inquiry learning strategy experienced a significant improvement in their critical thinking skills compared to students who learned through conventional methods. Therefore, the inquiry learning strategy is proven to be effective in enhancing students’ critical thinking skills in PAI learning. This study is expected to become a useful reference for educators in developing more innovative, interactive, and student-centered learning strategies in the educational process.

This study aims to systematically analyze the literature on the implementation of external evaluation systems and accreditation management in improving the quality of Islamic education. It also seeks to provide a more comprehensive understanding of best practices that can be applied by Islamic educational institutions in responding to increasingly complex quality demands. Using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) approach, this study identifies themes, strategies, and challenges found in previous studies. Articles were identified from Google Scholar, Garuda, and ScienceDirect databases within the 2012–2024 period. The selection process involved a step-by-step screening of titles and abstracts, resulting in 15 main articles for further in-depth review. The findings indicate that external evaluation functions as a strategic instrument to enhance accountability, transparency, and quality control in educational institutions. Key themes identified include the importance of a Total Quality Management (TQM) culture, the strategic role of Management Information Systems (MIS) in data governance, and the gap between administrative compliance and substantive quality improvement. This study concludes that effective accreditation management requires a shift from a bureaucratic approach toward a culture of continuous improvement integrated with Islamic values and oriented toward overall educational quality enhancement.

This research is based on the reality that classroom management often tests teachers' emotional stability, especially when dealing with highly active students. This study focuses on how teachers use emotional intelligence to control themselves when facing challenging learning situations. The purpose of this study is to describe the forms of emotional regulation carried out by teachers and their influence on the effectiveness of classroom management. The research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive approach through observations and interviews with teachers. The results show that effective emotional management is carried out through several methods, such as increasing self-awareness to recognize stress triggers, pausing before responding to student behavior, and trying to understand the background of student activity through empathy. Teachers with good emotional intelligence tend to be able to direct student activity into more positive learning participation, rather than responding to it with reactive or authoritarian responses. This study emphasizes the importance of strengthening psychological aspects and emotional management skills in teacher professional development programs. Emotional maturity not only helps create a more harmonious classroom atmosphere but also forms the basis for inclusive learning interactions and supports the continuous development of student character.

This study explores the principal’s leadership strategies and the role of organizational climate in improving teacher work discipline. Teacher discipline is a crucial element in ensuring instructional quality, professional accountability, and sustainable school performance. A qualitative case study approach was employed to obtain an in-depth understanding of leadership practices implemented in the natural setting of the school. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and document analysis involving the principal, vice principals, and teachers. The findings reveal that discipline improvement is shaped by exemplary leadership, dialogic communication, continuous coaching, and the application of humanistic regulations supported by moral and social rewards. In addition, a collegial and supportive organizational climate strengthens collective awareness and encourages teachers to comply with professional standards voluntarily. Discipline is therefore constructed not merely through administrative control but through shared values and social interaction. This study contributes to educational leadership literature by providing contextual evidence of how leadership practices interact with organizational environments in shaping teacher behavior. Practically, the findings offer guidance for school leaders in designing participatory and sustainable discipline development strategies.

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the implementation of cooperative learning methods on learning outcomes and students' understanding of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) subjects for Class VIII at MT Hubbul Wathon Sangatta Selatan. This study uses a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental research type using a non-equivalent control group design. The study population was 48 students of class VIII A and VIII B, with a sample size of 44 students, each class consisting of 22 students from the experimental class and the control class. Data collection techniques were carried out through tests (pre- and post-tests), observation, and recording. Data analysis used descriptive statistics, normality tests, homogeneity tests, N-Gain tests, and hypothesis tests (t-tests). The results showed that the average learning outcomes of students in the experimental class increased from 61.14% in the previous class to 84.09% in the next class, while in the control class increased from 63.41% to 77.73%. The results of the normality test showed that the data were normally distributed and the homogeneity test showed that the variances of the two groups were identical. The t-test results showed a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05, so it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between the experimental class and the control class. Thus, the cooperative learning method has a positive and effective effect in improving student learning outcomes and understanding in the Islamic Religious Education subject for Class VIII MT Hubbul Wathon Sangatta Selatan.

Curriculum management is a strategic component of Islamic education because it plays an important role in achieving educational objectives and internalizing Islamic values within the learning process. Nevertheless, in practice, many schools continue to face managerial challenges in implementing the curriculum effectively. This study aims to evaluate curriculum management at MTs Persis 23 Cirengit based on the core functions of Islamic Educational Management, namely Planning, Organizing, Actuating, and Controlling (POAC). The research employed a qualitative approach using a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, direct observation, and document analysis, and were analyzed using an interactive analysis model. The findings reveal that the POAC functions have been formally applied but have not yet operated as an integrated managerial cycle oriented toward continuous quality improvement. Curriculum planning remains largely procedural, organizing is not sufficiently participatory, implementation depends heavily on individual teacher capacity, and supervision is mostly administrative with limited follow-up actions.

Quality control is a crucial aspect in various fields, such as education, the food industry, and manufacturing, as it functions to maintain the consistency of service or product quality. Inaccuracy in managing quality can cause financial losses, damage an institution's reputation, and reduce stakeholder trust. Based on this urgency, this study reviews recent literature to answer the main question of how quality control strategies can be effectively applied in diverse organizations. The review was conducted through a qualitative literature review approach by exploring scientific publications via Google Scholar and the Publish or Perish (PoP) application. Article selection was based on the relevance of keywords related to quality control and was limited to publications from 2020–2025. Out of 24 articles found, filtering was done until 5 of the most relevant articles remained for in-depth analysis. The analysis reveals three main findings. In higher education, a strong internal quality system and a sustainable quality culture are needed. The food industry emphasizes the standardization of raw materials and optimization of production processes. Meanwhile, the manufacturing sector makes extensive use of statistical techniques and tiered inspections. Overall, the effectiveness of quality control requires a combination of technical, managerial, and organizational culture aspects. Future research is recommended to explore the integration of digital technology and sustainability principles in quality control practices.

The research method employed is a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collection techniques including observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Informants for this study consisted of the school principal, teachers, students, and community members. The research findings indicate the implementation of quality assurance management. First, a plan is developed related to the vision and mission as the goals to be achieved. Second, organization by the Madrasah Quality Assurance Team focuses on quality. Third, implementation involves a series of activities, such as teacher training and the implementation of a structured evaluation system. Fourth, for control, the principal and the QAT (Quality Assurance Team) actively motivate all school elements. Fifth, the guidance phase involves continuous control through periodic monitoring and evaluation of the quality assurance program's implementation, supported by the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) theory. Efforts to enhance trust include an emotional approach, offering programs that align with community needs, and consistently providing updates on student progress through social media

Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) is one of the methods in inventory management used to determine the optimal order quantity to minimize total inventory costs, which include ordering costs and storage costs. This study aims to analyze the application of the EOQ model in managing inventory in a company. By using data on raw material usage, ordering costs, and storage costs, the results show that the application of EOQ can optimize the amount of purchases and order frequency more efficiently. The results of the analysis show that the application of the EOQ model contributes to reducing operational costs and increasing the effectiveness of stock management. Therefore, EOQ can be used as an appropriate inventory management strategy to support the efficiency and productivity of the company. Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) in controlling coffee inventory at the Suteki Medan Coffee Shop to minimize total inventory costs. The EOQ method is used to determine the optimal order quantity with the most efficient cost, as well as considering safety stock, reorder point, and total inventory cost.    

Social media has become an integral part of Generation Z's life, including elementary school students, who are known as the tech-savvy generation. This study aims to examine Generation Z students' perceptions of the influence of social media on their academic behavior and learning concentration through a literature study approach. Data were collected from various current literature sources and analyzed using thematic analysis methods. The results of the study indicate that social media has a dual impact: platforms such as YouTube and educational applications such as Kahoot increase motivation and access to learning resources, but uncontrolled use causes distraction, procrastination, and decreased learning concentration. The characteristics of Generation Z, such as dependence on technology and the need for digital existence, strengthen the influence of social media on their academic behavior. Therefore, a balanced educational approach is needed to maximize the benefits of social media while minimizing its negative impacts. This study provides insight for educators and parents in managing the use of social media wisely.

 This study aims to compare student learning outcomes between digital media-based learning and conventional methods. The research subjects consisted of two classes: Class VIII E as the control class, which learned through lectures, dictation, and summarizing, and Class VIII F as the experimental class, which used PowerPoint, the Kahoot application, and instructional videos. The study was conducted over four meetings within four weeks. Pretests and posttests were used to measure learning improvement and analyzed using the n-gain formula. The results showed that the average n-gain score of the control class was higher than that of the experimental class. This indicates that although the experimental class used interactive digital media, the control class demonstrated better comprehension of the material, most likely due to the summarizing activity that helped students focus and internalize the content more deeply. These findings suggest that conventional methods involving active student engagement through note-taking and summarizing still have high effectiveness in learning, and the implications may serve as a consideration in designing instructional strategies suited to students' learning characteristics.

In order to meet the difficulties of digital transformation and contemporary market dynamics, organizational innovation is essential.  The main concerns of organizational innovation are discussed in this article, along with obstacles such a lack of digital skills, high implementation costs, change aversion, and inflexible company culture.  A literature review using a qualitative methodology is the research strategy employed to examine sources pertaining to innovation, drivers, and inhibitors.  The findings demonstrate that technological integration, flexible leadership, a positive company culture, and efficient human resource management (HRM) procedures are all necessary for innovation to succeed.  Islamic principles like accountability (amanah), consistency (istiqamah), and honesty (shiddiq) also support the innovation culture. According to the article's conclusion, responsive HRM, adaptive culture, and controlled innovation can all help organizations become more resilient and competitive in the digital age.    

The digital era has brought major changes to various aspects of life, including in the world of education. One of the main challenges that has emerged is how to shape the character of the younger generation amidst the flow of information that is so fast, free, and uncontrolled. The negative influence of social media, the decline in direct social interaction, and weak control over digital content consumed by students are serious obstacles in the implementation of character education. This article discusses these challenges while offering strategies that can be implemented by educators, parents, and educational institutions. The strategies outlined include the wise integration of technology in character learning, strengthening the role of the family as the first and foremost educational environment, and the importance of role models and consistency of moral values in everyday life. Through an adaptive, collaborative, and sustainable approach, character education can remain the foundation in forming a generation that is not only intellectually intelligent, but also has integrity, responsibility, and noble character in the digital era.

This article discusses the Direct Instruction strategy, a teacher-centered learning approach that emphasizes systematic and structured delivery of material. The purpose of this study is to address the following research questions: (1) What is meant by direct instruction strategy? (2) What are the characteristics of the direct instruction strategy? (3) What are its strengths and weaknesses? and (4) How is the direct instruction strategy applied in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) subjects? This article uses a library research method by examining various relevant theoretical sources. The findings indicate that direct instruction is an effective approach for delivering factual and procedural knowledge, particularly when learning objectives focus on mastering basic skills and understanding concepts in stages. This strategy is characterized by clear teacher guidance, structured learning steps, and continuous assessment. Its advantages include time efficiency and ease of classroom control, while its drawbacks involve limited student participation and less development of critical thinking skills. In the context of PAI learning, this strategy can be effectively applied to memorization materials, basic conceptual understanding, and character formation through concrete examples and teacher modeling.      

In this research, researchers used a qualitative type of research with a case study approach, with data sources including madrasa heads and other stakeholders. Data collection techniques include interviews, observation and documentation. Meanwhile, the data analysis techniques used consist of data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this research are: 1) The management of the principal at SD Maarif Jogosari Pandaan has been running well and according to expectations, this includes planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating or what is usually called POAC (Planning, Organizing, Actuating, Controlling). At the innovative learning program stage, SD Maarif Jogosari Pandaan has two mainstay programs, namely a) Collaboration program with Sahabat Pena, an educational initiative program that involves the exchange of letters between students from different schools. The aim is to improve students' writing and communication skills, broaden their insight into other cultures and environments, and develop empathy and cooperation. b) Manziliyah Program, an educational initiative program that aims to create a learning environment that resembles a family atmosphere at home. This program focuses on developing student character, attitudes and behavior through integrated habituation, coaching and supervision. 2) The obstacles experienced by SD Maarif Jogosari Pandaan in improving learning programs are, a) Lack of socialization and school communication with related parties. b) Lack of support from parents who do not implement these programs at home, such as daily behavioral activities.

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.

Students' personal and character development relies heavily on education. An important aspect of education is the development of self-control, which is the foundation for a child's ability to control their emotions, behave appropriately, and make educated decisions. Students' academic and social success are significantly impacted by self-control, which is a key indicator of long-term success. The point of this exploration is to figure out how the impact of Islamic strict training instructors at SD Negeri 1 Tanah Luas has on understudies' discretion. The objects of this examination are: understudies of SD Negeri 1 Tanah Luas. The supporting hypothesis utilized for restraint is the hypothesis of M. Nur Ghufron and Rini Risnawita S, in their book Mental Hypotheses, Cet. The 3rd. This exploration is subjective examination with a distinct methodology, the examination information sources comprise of essential information sources (school head, class educator, PAI instructor and most significant level understudies at SD Negeri 1 Tanah Luas) and optional information sources (writing). Information assortment through perception, meetings and documentation. Information from research interviews were examined utilizing information examination procedures which were brought out through information decrease, information show and afterward reaching determinations. The aftereffects of the exploration reason that: (1) the job of Islamic Strict Training educators in expanding understudies' poise at SD Negeri 1 Tanah Luas is partitioned into a few structures: (a) Conduct Control (b) Mental Control (c) Decisional Control, which is then expressed in This job is exemplified by strict exercises, for example, congregational supplications and Al-Qur'an tadarus, religions, and other strict exercises which are regularly done by all understudies, educators and instruction staff and are planned by plan (2) Supporting variables for Primary School Islamic Strict Schooling Educators Negeri 1 Tanah Luas in its endeavors to build understudies' restraint incorporates support from school directors, staff and representatives, guardians, as well as joint effort between Islamic Strict Schooling instructors and other grade school teachers. One nation has a huge area. The purpose of this study is to provide readers with an understanding of the significance of strict Islamic education in developing students' self-control and preventing students' ethical losses, as well as providing educators with a perspective for teaching and gaining experience.

The learning process of students can be assessed through evaluation methods. The purpose of this evaluation is to assess learning outcomes as well as to evaluate the learning process. The concept of learning evaluation involves the control, assurance, and establishment of learning quality for all components at various levels and pathways of education, which is the responsibility of educational management. Assessment is the process of using various methods and tools to collect information about specific learning outcomes. Measurement, in English, refers to an action taken to adjust something. The basic way of measuring is by comparing something to a certain standard. Educators provide a series of tasks or questions to students to gauge their understanding and reach an agreement between students and teachers regarding the taught material, in line with current learning objectives, commonly referred to as tests. Therefore, it can be concluded from the table that tests are a benchmark for success in delivering education through educational assessment.

Students are the nation's successors, so students need to have good morals and morals. This character will grow through the family, school and community environments. One way to instill good morals and morals is through discipline at school. The words discipline are sometimes a scourge for students, because some teachers still apply violence in disciplinary education. Punishment is not an effective method for creating self-control in students. The punishment imposed will encourage bullying at school. The impact of punishment has a negative impact on students not only physically but also mentally. Therefore, it is necessary to apply positive discipline in every school, because by implementing positive discipline, long-term self-discipline will be created. This research on the application of positive discipline was carried out at Mts PUI Ciwedus Kuningan. We hope this research provides a new picture of nonviolent discipline patterns. It is hoped that this research will provide a new picture of non-violent discipline patterns when examining incidents of teacher violence for disciplinary reasons.    

This research was motivated by the large number of students who scored below the KKM in the History of Islamic Culture subject at MTsS Thawalib Gunung Padang Panjang class VIII. To help solve this problem, researchers are interested in trying out a Reciprocal Learning learning model to improve student learning outcomes. This learning model will enable students to help students so that they are able to jointly use rational thinking skills and emotional awareness, to understand feelings, values, attitudes and behavior patterns. This research was conducted from November 8, 2023 to December 18, 2023. This research was an experimental study with a Randomized Control Group Posttest Only Design. The population in this study was class VIII MTsS Thawalib Gunung Padang Panjang. The sample was selected purposively from a certain population. Researchers chose class VIII C as the experimental class, and class VIII A as the control class. The instrument used is a test. To test the research hypothesis, the researcher used the t-test and processed the data using SPSS. Based on data analysis, the tcount results are greater than ttable. tcount is 3.180 and ttable is 1.679 with the average value of the experimental class being 84.38 and the control class being 72.57. So it can be concluded that the Reciprocal Learning learning model is effective on student learning outcomes in the Islamic Cultural History subject.