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php/alfikru DIGITAL BASED MADRASAH HEAD LEADERSHIP IN EFFORTS TO IMPROVE TEACHER
PERFORMANCE IN STATE MADRASAH ALIYAH
Ridho Dwi Putra.
Muhammad Ali Murtadho.
Fauza Yanuarti Pertiwi.
Indah Wigati.
Asri Karolina Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang Jl.
Prof.
Zainal Abidin Fikri.
Kota Palembang.
Sumatera Selatan Email: ridodwi18@gmail.
com, alimarzaq144@gmail.
Fauzahyanuartipertiwi@gmail,.
indahwigati_uin@radenfatah.
id, asrikarolina_uin@radenfatah.
Abstract: This study aims to analyze the influence of digital-based madrasah leadership on teacher performance at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Palembang.
The study used a correlational quantitative method with a population of all teachers and madrasah principals, involving 45 teachers and 1 madrasah principal as Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression.
The results show that the digital leadership of the madrasah principal is in the good to very good category, especially in terms of digital vision and technology-based communication indicators.
Overall, teacher performance is classified as good, especially in digital learning planning and implementation, although teacher professional development still needs to be Regression analysis showed a positive and significant influence between digital leadership and teacher performance ( = 0.
p < 0.
indicating that digital leadership improves learning effectiveness and teacher The novelty of this study lies in the integration of digital leadership with Islamic values, strengthening a technology-based work culture in These findings provide practical and theoretical contributions to the development of digital leadership in Islamic education.
Keywords: Digital Leadership.
Teacher Performance.
Madrasah Aliyah Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh kepemimpinan kepala madrasah berbasis digital terhadap kinerja guru di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Palembang.
Penelitian menggunakan metode kuantitatif korelasional dengan populasi seluruh guru dan kepala madrasah, melibatkan 45 guru dan 1 kepala madrasah sebagai responden.
Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner dan dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif dan regresi.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan digital kepala madrasah berada pada kategori baik hingga sangat baik, terutama pada indikator visi digital dan komunikasi berbasis teknologi.
Kinerja guru secara keseluruhan tergolong baik, terutama dalam perencanaan dan pelaksanaan pembelajaran digital, meskipun pengembangan profesional guru masih perlu ditingkatkan.
Analisis regresi menunjukkan pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara kepemimpinan digital dan kinerja guru ( = 0,62.
p < 0,.
, menandakan kepemimpinan digital meningkatkan efektivitas pembelajaran dan motivasi guru.
Novelty penelitian ini terletak pada integrasi kepemimpinan digital dengan nilai-nilai keislaman, memperkuat budaya kerja berbasis teknologi di madrasah.
Temuan ini memberikan kontribusi praktis dan teoretis bagi pengembangan kepemimpinan digital di pendidikan Islam.
Kata Kunci: Kepemimpinan Digital.
Kinerja Guru.
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INTRODUCTION
The a p-ISSN: 1978-1326 a e- ISSN: 2721-4397 manager but also as a transformational leader who is able to motivate teachers technology has brought major changes to and the entire madrasah community to the world of education, including in the innovate in utilizing digital technology as a means of improving the quality of institutions such as State Islamic High However, the reality in the field Schools.
Digital transformation is no shows that not all madrasah heads have longer an option but a necessity for every educational institution to adapt to the developments, and there is still a gap in dynamics of the times.
The leadership of digital competence among educators.
Islamic the madrasah principal is key in this Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Palembang, as one of the state Islamic educational institutions with a large performance amid the paradigm shift in technology-based competency backgrounds, faces serious system (Subaidi, 2.
In this context, the challenges in optimizing the use of digital-based leadership of the principal at educational technology.
Based on initial Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Palembang is an observations, some teachers show high important theme to be studied in depth enthusiasm for the use of digital media because this madrasah is one of the such as Google Classroom, madrasah e- leading Islamic educational institutions in learning, and interactive video platforms.
the city of Palembang that is undergoing a However, on the other hand, there are also transformation of its learning system teachers who still find it difficult to towards full digitalization, but faces integrate technology into their teaching various complex challenges in the field Some of them still rely on (Siregar, 2.
conventional methods due to limited Education is essentially a means of technical capabilities or lack of training.
This condition indicates that the role of knowledge, and competence in facing the madrasah principal in building a digital culture and improving teacher From Islamic education perspective, spiritual values crucial aspect cannot be separated from the modern (Zamroni & Fajri, 2.
learning process.
This requires madrasah Digital-based leadership requires leadership that is capable of combining madrasah principals to have strategic Islamic values with technological skills as capabilities in managing change, fostering teacher motivation, and ensuring that The head of the madrasah digital transformation aligns with the plays a role not only as an administrative madrasah's vision and mission.
The 322 | Digital Based Madrasah Head Leadership in Efforts to Improve Teacher Performance Al-Fikru: Jurnal Ilmiah.
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Thus, this study monitoring teacher performance through is expected to contribute conceptually to the development of Islamic educational creating a collaborative and modern leadership theory in the digital era and offer an adaptive leadership model that is data-based This leadership not only touches on managerial aspects, but also touches on the spiritual, social, and pedagogical dimensions that are characteristic of madrasahs.
digital-based The novelty of this research lies in A number of previous studies have leadership has a significant effect on empirical analysis of the leadership improving teacher quality (Subroto et al.
practices of madrasah principals and Putri et al.
, 2.
However, most of these studies focus on the context of leadership values.
This research does not public schools and do not specifically only focus on digital capabilities, but also examine madrasahs as Islamic educational places leadership as a spiritual process institutions with different values and oriented towards empowering teachers' s management systems.
In the context of through the values of trust, responsibility, and innovation.
By researching MAN 1 measured by managerial abilities, but also Palembang as the research location, this by spiritual abilities in guiding and study also aims to reveal the unique inspiring teachers to adhere to Islamic digitalization and the preservation of This is where the distinction religious values that form the identity of of this study liesAithat digital-based Islamic The contribution of this research is interpreted as technological ability, but as an integration of spiritual leadership and Theoretically, this research enriches the digital competence that are combined in a modern Islamic leadership system.
leadership by adding a new perspective The main objective of this study is Islamic digital-based Islamic to analyze in depth the forms and Practically, the results of this research can be used as a reference by the Ministry of digital-based Religious Affairs.
Ridho Dwi Putra.
Muhammad Ali Murthado.
Fauza Yanuarti Pertiwi.
Indah Wigati.
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Islamic spirituality.
In addition, this Sugiyono, 2.
This study was conducted from October 24 to November recommendations for madrasah principals 26, 2025.
in creating a conducive and productive This correlational study focuses on work climate through leadership that integrates technology, collaboration, and independent variable of digital-based akhlakul karimah values.
madrasah leadership and the dependent Thus, this research is expected to variable of teacher performance.
The first be the first step in strengthening a new variable includes the dimensions of digital paradigm of madrasah leadership in the vision, technology-based communication, digital era.
Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 digital supervision, teacher training in Palembang is used as a representation of educational technology, and innovation in Islamic educational institutions that are in madrasah management.
Meanwhile, the the process of full digitalization, while still teacher performance variable includes striving to maintain the spirit of Islam in aspects of digital learning planning, every step of its renewal.
Through visionary and spiritually-based digital leadership of madrasah principals, it is This study aims to measure the level of relationship between the two performance can improve continuously, variables through a structured research improvement in the quality of Islamic education in Indonesia.
The research population included all teachers and principals at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Kota Palembang, totaling METHOD 46 people.
Due to the relatively small This study uses a quantitative population size, the sampling technique approach with a correlational method to criterion being teachers who had actively digital-based madrasah leadership and used digital devices in learning activities for at least the past year.
The respondents Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Palembang.
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were then interpreted with reference to The main instrument in this study was a Likert scale questionnaire with five according to Sugiyono .
The entire answer choices, which was compiled based on indicators from each variable.
ensure the validity of the instrument, digital-based content validity testing was conducted through assessment by experts in Islamic improvement at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 education and educational management.
Kota Palembang.
Reliability testing used Cronbach's Alpha This RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Research Results questionnaire was designed to measure This respondents' perceptions of the digital Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Palembang, involving 45 teachers and 1 principals and their performance in the madrasah principal as respondents.
Based context of teacher professionalism.
on demographic data, 62% of teachers Kota Data collection techniques were were aged between 31 and 45 years, 27% carried out through the distribution of were under 30 years, and 11% were over 45 years.
The majority of teachers, namely digital forms.
In addition, documentation 80%, had participated in Information and was used to obtain supporting data on Communication Technology (ICT) training organized by the madrasah and the technology-based Ministry of Religious Affairs, while the other 20% had never participated in development program documents.
The formal training on the use of digital collected data was then processed and This data illustrates that, in analyzed using Pearson's Product Moment general, teachers at MAN 1 Palembang correlation analysis to determine the have a fairly good level of digital direction and strength of the relationship readiness, although there are still a small between the two variables.
number of teachers who need further Data analysis was carried out with the help of statistical software to ensure guidance to adapt to the demands of digital learning.
the accuracy of the calculations.
Before the Ridho Dwi Putra.
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Fauza Yanuarti Pertiwi.
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measurement results are shown in the technology-based communication, digital The following table.
Table 1.
Digital Leadership Indicator Measurement Data Indicator Average Score Category Digital vision Very good Digital Supervision Good Technology-based communication Very good Digital teacher training Good Madrasah management innovation Good Overall average Good These principal of Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 leadership patterns to participatory and technology-based leadership.
Palembang has demonstrated high digital Meanwhile, digital teacher training leadership competence.
The indicators 95, indicating that although with the highest scores are digital vision madrasah principals are already actively .
technology-based providing internal training, there is still a communication .
, which reflect the need to increase the frequency and depth of training so that all teachers are able to direction of the madrasah's digitalization and establish effective communication with teachers through online media such Teacher performance is measured as WhatsApp groups.
Google Meet, and e- through four main indicators, namely The implementation of digital digital-based supervision through the Google Classroom delivery, lesson evaluation , and teacher professional development.
storage-based documents shows a shift from traditional Table 2.
Teacher Performance Measurement Data Indicator Average Score Category Digital learning planning Good Learning Implementation Good Learning evaluation Good Teacher professional development Fair Overall average Good 326 | Digital Based Madrasah Head Leadership in Efforts to Improve Teacher Performance Al-Fikru: Jurnal Ilmiah.
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Most in the good category with an average teachers stated that the principal provides score of 4.
Teachers have been able to motivation through direct examples, such carry out learning by utilizing digital as using digital platforms in classroom management and internal meetings.
The PowerPoint, and Google Forms for student digital transformational leadership style However, teacher professional creates a work atmosphere that is open to development is still classified as fairly Canva, good because some teachers have not However, this study also found been actively participating in digital several obstacles that are still faced in the learning communities or competency improvement webinar activities.
leadership at MAN 1 Palembang.
The main The Pearson correlation test shows obstacles are limitations in technological a significant positive relationship between infrastructure, such as unstable internet the digital leadership of the madrasah access in some classrooms and a limited principal and teacher performance .
= number of computers.
In addition, there is p < 0.
This value indicates a still a digital competency gap among teachers, especially among senior teachers In other words, the more who are less familiar with cloud-based learning applications.
Nevertheless, the This approach through internal training and peer mentoring, where teachers who are more proficient in technology assist other reinforces the results of Avolio and teachers in developing learning media.
Kahai's .
research, which states that The findings of this study show that digital leadership is the ability of leaders digital-based madrasah leadership is a to utilize technology to achieve the major driving factor in shaping an organization's vision collaboratively and innovative work culture in the madrasah The madrasah principal acts In the context of MAN 1 Palembang, as a digital role model who fosters the principal has built a digital culture teachers' confidence to experiment with through regular online meetings, a Google Through transparent digital Drive-based reporting system, and the supervision, teachers are more motivated to improve the quality of learning and e-supervision This strategy not only improves work accountability.
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use, but also in the principal's ability to These The most prominent indicators of digital leadership are digital vision .
technology-based findings confirm that in the context of .
This is in line with the view that Islamic digital leaders must have a vision that can Palembang, digital leadership can be guide institutions in understanding the aligned with the spiritual and moral direction of technological transformation values that characterize madrasahs.
The as well as effective communication skills novelty of this research lies in its through digital media (Sunu, 2.
The integrative approach, which combines digital leadership with the principles of Palembang is able to build a digital vision Islamic exemplarity in an effort to improve teacher performance.
channels with teachers shows that the MAN
MAN
Thus, the results of this study foundation of his digital leadership is confirm that the digital-based leadership quite strong.
This role is reminiscent of of the principal at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri transformational leadership theory, in 1 Palembang not only strengthens the which leaders function as agents of change technical aspects of digital learning but who encourage innovation and adaptation also strengthens the competitiveness of (Supriadi, 2.
Thus, the quality of this Islamic educational institutions in the era digital vision and communication becomes of digital transformation.
a key element that enables teachers to feel empowered and ready to innovate in Discussion learning (Hidayat, 2024.
Hijrawan, 2019.
The results of the study show that digital-based Pribadi et al.
, 2.
The scores for digital teacher obtained an average score of 4.
ood management innovation .
, although obtained an average score of 4.
ood good, indicate that aspects of teacher Furthermore, the correlation test shows a positive and significant innovation can still be further improved.
influence between digital leadership and study by Lukman and Yune.
found teacher performance ( = 0.
p < 0.
that digital leadership is not only about This the use of technology, but also about relationship between the success of building teacher capacity and a school .
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with international research showing a the context of MAN 1 Palembang, although significant correlation between digital training and peer mentoring, the scores For example.
Dela Rosa .
, found that digital leadership in optimally reached all teachers.
This is Philippine secondary schools correlates with teacher performance.
With = 0.
implementers of digital learning, need at MAN 1 Palembang, the effect is continuously developing competencies so strongAiindicating that the influence of digital leadership on teacher performance can be maximized madrasah has had a real effect on teacher (Supriadi, 2.
In terms of teacher performance.
The discussion of the results also the highest scores were in learning indicates that the principal's role as a "digital .
Principals actively use platforms such as Google indicator scored 3.
airly goo.
Ai Classroom, indicating that professional development meetings have created an innovative and remains a weak point that requires collaborative work environment.
This is This is consistent with the findings of Supriadi (Supriadi, 2.
, leadership is not just about the use of competencies often function as mediators technology, but how that technology is between digital leadership and learning used to build an adaptive school culture outcomes because digitally competent (Sidiq, 2025.
Silalahi, 2.
This kind of teachers are better able to implement work environment allows teachers to feel technology-based learning.
At MAN 1 supported and motivated to improve their Palembang, e-Supervisi, (Alwis professional development scores indicate Antonopoulou et al.
, 2025.
Wening & that although teachers are quite good at Santosa, 2.
However, the discussion must also learning, they have not fully followed the highlight the obstacles that arise: limited ICT .
nstable connectio.
, the digital competency gap The among senior teachers, and some teachers relationship between digital leadership who still have difficulty using learning and teacher performance is consistent These Ridho Dwi Putra.
Muhammad Ali Murthado.
Fauza Yanuarti Pertiwi.
Indah Wigati.
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Thus, even leadership strategies that are relevant to Islamic values and local conditions.
implemented well, structural barriers and Overall, the discussion of the research results shows that the digital- factors that can reduce the effectiveness of principal at MAN 1 Palembang has a real leadership and teacher performance.
Further analysis shows that the Indicators such as digital vision and technology-based communication are the professional development needs strategic main drivers, while aspects of teacher The literature shows that training and management innovation still teacher professional development in the performance in the aspects of planning and implementing digital learning has peer-mentoring been good, but teacher professional (Siregar, 2020.
Subaidi, 2.
Ai elements development is still a vulnerable point.
that are not yet fully mature at MAN 1 Structural obstacles such as infrastructure Palembang based on the score of 3.
and senior teacher competence also need Therefore, the head of the madrasah to be overcome so that the influence of needs to direct a program specifically for digital leadership can be strengthened teacher digital development so that the These results are in line influence of digital leadership can be with previous theories and research, strengthened and felt by all teachers.
while also offering practical insights for Teacher The novelty of this research lies in the development of madrasah leadership in the digital era .
Islamic institutions .
in Indonesia and the application of digital leadership that CONCLUSION combines Islamic values with learning Based on the results of research at Most of the literature on Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Palembang, it can digital-based schools or higher education in developed leadership of the madrasah principal is in countries, while studies in the madrasah the good to very good category.
The environment are still very limited.
Thus, principal demonstrates strong abilities in this research at MAN 1 Palembang integrating information and communication technology in various managerial aspects, 330 | Digital Based Madrasah Head Leadership in Efforts to Improve Teacher Performance Al-Fikru: Jurnal Ilmiah.
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ICT-based supervision and performance in the era of educational communication have created an adaptive, collaborative, and innovative work culture in the madrasah environment.
Overall teacher performance is in the good category, particularly in the implementation of learning and the use of digital media, although teacher professional development still needs to be continuous training and peer mentoring.
Correlation and regression analysis showed a positive and significant influence between principals and teacher performance ( = p < 0.
, confirming that improving the quality of digital leadership contributes directly to the effectiveness of learning and The encountered include limitations in ICT capabilities among teachers, and limited principals are able to overcome these obstacles with adaptive strategies, including among teachers, available resources.
The novelty of this research lies in the integration of digital leadership with Islamic values, which strengthens the relevance of technologybased work culture while affirming moral and collaborative principles in madrasahs.
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