AN EVALUATION OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP IMPLEMENTATION IN ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF MAN 2 TRENGGALEK
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Transformational Leadership, Islamic Religious Education, Outstanding Madrasah, Islamic Educational Management, Case StudyAbstract
This study examines transformational leadership practices in outstanding madrasah aliyah, emphasizing their role in enhancing Islamic Religious Education (PAI). The research addresses the need for a leadership model that transcends administrative management, integrating transformative approaches grounded in Islamic values. Employing a qualitative case study design, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 Trenggalek. The findings reveal that the four dimensions of transformational leadership, idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration are implemented synergistically to foster a reflective, collaborative, and spiritually rooted work culture. The principal functions not only as an administrator but also as a murabbi (spiritual mentor) and facilitator of teachers’ professional growth. Despite these strengths, implementation faces challenges, including varied teacher readiness, structural limitations, and policy support that remains insufficiently contextualized. The study concludes that Islamic values-based transformational leadership has strong potential to improve PAI learning management and can serve as an alternative leadership model for Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia
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