Strategi Kepala Sekolah dalam Mengembangkan Pendidikan Karakter Islami di Sekolah Dasar Islam Terpadu

Abstract

The rapid development of science and technology and communication has become an important concern for educational institutions. Education that seeks to produce the nation's next generation who are progressive and become agents of change needs to equip students with the cultivation of noble character. Islam, which exists as a teaching that prioritizes morals, will be maximized with effective and efficient management of Islamic character education. The aim of this research is to find out the strategies carried out by school principals as leaders in Islamic educational institutions in developing students' Islamic character, and how to overcome problems that occur in its implementation. The principal's strategy at SDIT Mufidatul Ilmi is to carry out his function as a manager by creating formulas and guidelines for character education and directing all stakeholders in implementing the program, as an innovator by making breakthroughs in character education that are able to integrate curricula and programs that have been prepared with the independent learning curriculum so that values Islam is maintained, as an educator, this is done by guiding teachers and students and providing role models whenever and wherever they are. The school principal establishes good communication and collaborates with parents and local government to establish cooperation and harmonious relationships to support the success of Islamic character education