Management Of Key Components For Enhancing International Islamic Educadion

Management of Core Components for the Improvement of Islamic Education at the International Level
By: Riska Ristiana (1222010161)
(Student of UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, Department of International Islamic Education Management, Bachelor's Program)

In the era of globalization, which demands efficiency and quality in education, international Islamic educational institutions are expected not only to uphold Islamic values but also to implement relevant managerial innovations. The essential components of management in enhancing Islamic education serve as crucial pillars in maintaining both the quality and relevance of Islamic institutions on the global stage. This study focuses on several key components: educational environment management, quality service management, and institutional change.

Management of the Islamic Educational Environment 

The environment plays a strategic role in achieving the goals of Islamic education. This includes both physical and non-physical aspects such as culture, Islamic values, and the social atmosphere of the community. In Islamic education, the environment is not merely a backdrop, but an integral part of the educational system itself. Therefore, environmental management must be carried out deliberately and systematically by fostering a learning atmosphere that is conducive, morally Islamic, and capable of shaping students' personalities holistically. 

Management of Quality Services in Islamic Education 

Educational service delivery is a core product of educational institutions. In the context of Islamic education, quality management is not only about meeting administrative requirements but also emphasizes the quality of teaching and learning processes as well as graduate outcomes. The concept of Total Quality Management (TQM) is highly relevant, as it focuses on stakeholder satisfaction, involvement of all institutional components, and continuous improvement. This includes establishing quality standards, evaluation systems, and ongoing monitoring of both academic and non-academic achievements of students. 

Managing Change within Islamic Educational Institutions 

Change is inevitable in all aspects of life, including within Islamic educational institutions. Change management is necessary to ensure that any transformation remains rooted in Islamic values. The goal is to adapt to both internal and external dynamics while ensuring institutional sustainability. Change management models such as Kurt Lewin's Force-Field Theory and Al-Attas' approach to the Islamization of knowledge offer important insights for managing change within Islamic institutions.

Strategies for Managing Change 

 Implementing change management must follow systematic stages---from the decision to change, preparation, launching, implementation, to stabilization. Challenges such as resistance to change can be addressed through communication, participation, facilitation, negotiation, and, if necessary, enforcement. Institutions like UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang serve as successful examples of strategically structured change management that successfully integrates Islamic values with the demands of modern educational reform. 

Source: This article is summarized from the Teaching Module of International Islamic Education Management, Part 10, on "Management of Core Components for the Improvement of International Islamic Education."
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. H. A. Rusdiana, MM.