THE ROLE OF THE MADRASAH PRINCIPAL IN THE CHARACTER BUILDING OF STUDENTS AT MTS DDI PASANGKAYU CITY
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https://doi.org/10.30868/im.v9i02.10709Keywords:
madrasah principal, character building, students, character education, Islamic education.Abstract
This study aims to describe the role of the madrasah principal in shaping the character of students at MTs DDI Kota Pasangkayu. Character building is one of the important aspects of education that seeks to develop students who possess noble morals, discipline, responsibility, and Islamic values. The madrasah principal has a strategic role as leader, manager, motivator, and role model in guiding all members of the madrasah community to support the achievement of character-education goals. Through effective leadership, the principal is expected to create a conducive educational environment that fosters positive character development among students. The role of the madrasah principal is therefore crucial in implementing programs and activities that support the shaping of students' character in accordance with educational and Islamic values. This study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive research design. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving the principal, teachers, and students as research informants. Data analysis was conducted through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The validity of the data was ensured through source and technique triangulation. The findings indicate that the principal plays a significant role in shaping students' character through the planning of character-education programs, the habituation of religious activities, the enforcement of discipline, the provision of role models, and the supervision and evaluation of character-building programs. The character values developed include religiosity, discipline, responsibility, honesty, cooperation, and social awareness. Supporting factors in character formation include collaboration among the principal, teachers, and parents, as well as a conducive madrasah environment, while inhibiting factors include the influence of the external environment and insufficient parental supervision at home. It can be concluded that the madrasah principal has a highly significant role in shaping students' character at MTs DDI Kota Pasangkayu through various integrated programs and policies implemented in both instructional and non-instructional activities.
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