Implementation of Servant Leadership in the Context of Islamic Boarding School-Based Excellence and International Curriculum
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https://doi.org/10.37812/josse.v4i1.1880Keywords:
Servant leadership; Islamic education; pesantren; international curriculum; value-based leadershipAbstract
This study aims to analyze the implementation of servant leadership in an outstanding Islamic boarding school (pesantren)-based institution that adopts an international curriculum. The research was conducted at SMA Darul Ulum 2 Unggulan BPPT Jombang, a Cambridge International School. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis. A surprising finding of this study is the school's success in consistently internalizing servant leadership principles such as empathy, mentoring, and empowerment within a globally standardized educational environment. The study contributes a new perspective by demonstrating how Islamic values can be integrated with international education demands, while also confirming previous research on the effectiveness of servant leadership in enhancing teacher well-being and student motivation. Adaptation strategies identified include teacher training, communication forums among students, teachers, and parents, flexible scheduling, and tiered evaluation systems. Despite its success, this study is limited in scope, focusing on a single case and lacking variation in educational levels and locations. Future research involving more diverse settings and a mixed-method approach is needed to provide a more comprehensive understanding and to inform effective policy development for value-based Islamic education in the era of globalization.
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