Strategies to Improve the Quality of Arabic Language Education at the Public Service Entity (BLU) State Islamic Higher Education

Abstract

The purposes of this study were to describe and analyze the strategies for improving the quality of Arabic language education in BLU State Islamic Higher Education at UIN SATU Tulungagung and UIN Maliki Malang. The main problem faced by BLU (Public Service Agency) organizers, including PTKIN (State Islamic Higher Education Institution) that has BLU status, is the lack of alignment in understanding among stakeholders. UIN SATU Tulungagung and UIN Maliki Malang have successfully implemented specific strategies in managing their BLU campuses. This qualitative study used theoretical orientation/perspective analysis method with a phenomenological approach. The strategies implemented in UIN SATU Tulungagung included: a) Forming a BLU acceleration unit, b) Funding for improving the quality of Arabic language education which came not only from UKT, and c) BLU UIN SATU Tulungagung supported the improvement of the quality of Arabic language education with a principle of not being profit oriented. The strategies implemented in UIN Maliki Malang consisted of three strategies: a) National Contribution, providing solutions to community problems while considering the priority of achieving UIN Maliki Malang's target criteria; b) International Reputation, accelerating the achievement of UIN Maliki Malang's target criteria as a research university and world-class university; and c) Organizational Transformation, ensuring the successful implementation of PKBLU by adhering to the principles of transparency, accountability, responsibility, independence, and fairness.

Planned Innovation in Improving the Quality of Islamic Education Management

“…These grants can be used for various purposes, such as purchasing technology devices, curriculum development, or teacher training (Fandir, 2024). MTA Surakarta High School has utilized this program to support various innovations in managing their education (Nurcholis et al, 2023).…”

“…In addition, this regulation emphasizes teachers' obligations to continue learning and developing themselves throughout their careers. This obligation encourages teachers to constantly innovate and look for new ways of teaching (Nurcholis et al, 2023). At SMA MTA Surakarta, teachers are encouraged to participate in seminars, workshops, and courses related to their field.…”

“…Through innovation to increase competency, a teacher will become more professional and innovative in implementing learning at school (M. Anshori et al, 2022). Education and learning can create the nation's next generation, who can compete and adapt to technology and the environment (Nurcholis et al, 2023). To increase teacher competency in Islamic education as a missionary institution, innovation needs to be carried out by paying attention to the existence of other components that support the success of the institution, such as governance, institutional status, school programs, infrastructure, environment, educational staff, and student needs (I.…”

Inequality of Arabic Subjects in the General Education Curriculum in Indonesia

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