KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA MADRASAH DALAM MENDUKUNG PENINGKATAN MUTU PENDIDIKAN ISLAM

This research was conducted to: (1) Determine the quality of education in public and private MTs in Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi; (2) Knowing the role of madrasa heads in supporting the improvement of the quality of Islamic education; (3) Knowing the application of the leadership type of madrasah principals in supporting the improvement of the quality of Islamic education; (4) Knowing the implementation of madrasah leadership in supporting the improvement of the quality of Islamic education. This study uses three approaches, phenomenology, management and multiple case studies. The types of data sources in this research consist of primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques consist of observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique by data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. The results of this study indicate that: (a) the quality of education at public and private MTs has met 8 (eight) National Education Standards; (b) The role of the madrasa head in supporting the improvement of the quality of Islamic education in public and private MTs; (c) The leadership style of the head of the public and private MTs madrasah uses a democratic leadership style; (d) The strategy of the head of madrasa in improving the quality of Islamic education in the two madrasas has implemented several strategies, namely human resource development programs, curriculum, teacher professionalism, students, facilities and infrastructure, public relations, and fund management (finance).