Implementation of the Itqon Method in Islamic Education Management to Improve the Quality of Al-Qur'an Learning in Modern Islamic Boarding Schools

  • Zainal Abidin Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda'wah
  • Ahmad Qusairi Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda’wah, Pasuruan, Indonesia
Keywords: Effectiveness of the Itqon Method, Al-Quran Learning, Educational Innovation

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the Itqon Method in improving the quality of Qur'an reading at Ar-Rohmah Putra Islamic Boarding School. To achieve this goal, the methods used include in depth interviews, direct observation, and data analysis using NVivo software with a phenomenological approach. Data were collected from eight informants, including teachers and students, as well as through documentation of teaching and learning activities for three months. The main findings show a significant increase in fluency, tajwid mastery, and self confidence of students in reading the Qur'an after the implementation of this method. The results of this study are expected to provide significant benefits for the development of curriculum and Qur'an learning practices in Islamic boarding schools and other Islamic educational institutions, especially in the Malang area. The main novelty of this study lies in the integration of a direct practice approach and innovative teacher competency standards, which have not been widely implemented, thereby enriching the literature and pedagogical practices in innovation-based and sustainable Qur'an teaching. This research also contributes to the development of knowledge regarding effective and innovative methods of teaching the Qur'an, and opens up opportunities for further research for long-term validation and development of broader learning models.

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Published
2026-01-31
How to Cite
Abidin, Z., & Qusairi, A. (2026). Implementation of the Itqon Method in Islamic Education Management to Improve the Quality of Al-Qur’an Learning in Modern Islamic Boarding Schools. Tarbawi Ngabar: Jurnal of Education, 7(1), 1-22. https://doi.org/10.55380/tarbawi.v7i1.1166
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