Articles Open access

PDF Cite this article Article information

Article information

Journal
Journal of Education and Teaching Learning
ISSN
e-ISSN 2986-3015 · p-ISSN 2986-3791
Issue
Vol.4 No.1 July (2026)
Section
Articles
Pages
898-903
Article ID
241
Submitted
02-06-2026
Published
21-07-2026
Language
English
License
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
DOI
10.59211/mjpjetl.v4i1.241

 Implementation of Exemplary Leadership in Character Building of Students at Ra As Syifa, Tarakan City

Authors

  • Rusdiani Salikunna Rusdiani Salikunna

    DOI:

    https://doi.org/10.59211/mjpjetl.v4i1.241

    Keywords:

    Exemplary leadership; character education; early childhood; madrasa culture;, RA As-Syifa

    Abstract

    This study aims to analyze the implementation of exemplary leadership in developing student character at RA As-Syifa, Tarakan City, and to identify factors that support and hinder its effectiveness. The research used a qualitative approach with a case study method through observation, interviews, and documentation involving the RA principal, teachers, education staff, parents, and students.

    The results show that exemplary leadership is implemented through the concrete behavior of the madrasah principal and teachers, reflecting religious values, discipline, responsibility, honesty, social awareness, and polite communication. This exemplary leadership is manifested in the learning process, madrasah culture, daily habits, religious activities, and daily social interactions. The success of its implementation is supported by leadership commitment, a conducive organizational culture, collaboration between the madrasah and families, and the integration of Islamic values ​​into the curriculum. Meanwhile, inhibiting factors include the uncontrolled influence of digital media, differences in family parenting styles, limited time for teacher-student interaction, and challenges of the urban social environment. This research confirms that exemplary leadership is an effective strategy in shaping the character of early childhood learners if implemented consistently, collaboratively, and sustainably.

     

    Authors and contributors

    1

    • Indonesia

      Author

    Downloads

    Download data is not yet available.

    References

    [1] M. Jauhari and A. F. Devi, “Peran Orang Tua, Guru, dan Masyarakat dalam Mengatasi Krisis Moral Anak Madrasah Ibtidaiyah,” Al-Mubtadi J. Pendidik. Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 275–285, 2025, doi: https://doi.org/10.58988/almubtadi.v2i2.419

    [2] H. Usman, Kepemipinan Efektif: Teori, Kepemimpinan, Dan Praktik, Pertama. Jakarta: Bumi Aksara, 2019.

    [3] K. Pramudiantoro, H. Maharani, and B. A. Nindiatma, “Upaya Guru Dalam Mengimplementasi Teori Belajar Sosial Albert Bandura Di Kelas,” J. At-Tarbiyyah J. Ilmu Pendidik. Islam, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 17–24, 2025, doi: https://doi.org/10.54621/jiat.v11i1.1037

    [4] L. L. Alammy, O. Arifudin, and H. C. Haryanti, “Peran Guru Terhadap Perkembangan Karakter Anak Usia Dini Di PAUD TKIT Nuralima,” SIBATIK J. J. Ilm. Bid. Sos. Ekon. Budaya, Teknol. Dan Pendidik., vol. 4, no. 12, pp. 4721–4736, 2025, doi: 10.54443/sibatik.v4i12.3925

    [5] M. A. Akbar, M. Sularno, and F. M. A. Akbar, “Strategi Manajemen Pendidikan Islam dalam Membentuk Karakter Siswa Berbasis Akhlak Islam,” Ar Rasyiid J. Islam. Stud., vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 39–48, 2025, doi: https://doi.org/10.70367/arrasyiid.v3i1.27.

    [6] M. A. Kertamuda, Golden age-strategi sukses membentuk karakter emas pada anak, 1st ed. Jakarta: Elex Media Komputindo, 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.54298/tarunaedu.v3i2.624

    [7] M. H. Luthfi and F. Rosi, “Manajemen Kepala Madrasah dalam Mengembangkan Kualitas Pendidikan,” Tarunaedu J. Educ. Learn., vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 60–77, 2025, doi: https://doi.org/10.54298/tarunaedu.v3i2.624.

    [8] M. R. Althafullayya, “Peran pendidikan karakter untuk generasi muda berdaya tahan dalam mendukung ketahanan nasional: Analisis holistik,” J. Educ. Innov., vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 163–174, 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.65474/vwk6be70

    [9] N. Gumilar, Budaya organisasi dan kepemimpinan di dunia pendidikan, 1st ed. Bekasi: Pt Kimhsafi Alung Cipta, 2023.

    Downloads

    Published

    21-07-2026

    Issue

    Vol.4 No.1 July (2026)

    Section

    Articles

    URN

    https://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0000-mjpjetl.v4i1.2412

    License

    Copyright (c) 2026 Rusdiani Salikunna Rusdiani Salikunna

    Creative Commons License

    This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

    Authors grant the journal the right of first publication. which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that the original work is properly cited. Authors are responsible for ensuring that any third-party materials included in their work have proper permissions.

    Article metrics

    • 0Views
    • 0Downloads

    Article statistics

    • 0 Abstract views
    • 0 Downloads

    Views and downloads per month

    Abstract views Downloads

    No views or downloads in the last 12 months yet.

    Counted by OJS (COUNTER R5 usage statistics).

    References

    9
    1. M. Jauhari and A. F. Devi, “Peran Orang Tua, Guru, dan Masyarakat dalam Mengatasi Krisis Moral Anak Madrasah Ibtidaiyah,” Al-Mubtadi J. Pendidik. Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 275–285, 2025, doi: https://doi.org/10.58988/almubtadi.v2i2.419 DOI Google Scholar
    2. H. Usman, Kepemipinan Efektif: Teori, Kepemimpinan, Dan Praktik, Pertama. Jakarta: Bumi Aksara, 2019. Google Scholar
    3. K. Pramudiantoro, H. Maharani, and B. A. Nindiatma, “Upaya Guru Dalam Mengimplementasi Teori Belajar Sosial Albert Bandura Di Kelas,” J. At-Tarbiyyah J. Ilmu Pendidik. Islam, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 17–24, 2025, doi: https://doi.org/10.54621/jiat.v11i1.1037 DOI Google Scholar
    4. L. L. Alammy, O. Arifudin, and H. C. Haryanti, “Peran Guru Terhadap Perkembangan Karakter Anak Usia Dini Di PAUD TKIT Nuralima,” SIBATIK J. J. Ilm. Bid. Sos. Ekon. Budaya, Teknol. Dan Pendidik., vol. 4, no. 12, pp. 4721–4736, 2025, doi: 10.54443/sibatik.v4i12.3925 DOI Google Scholar
    5. M. A. Akbar, M. Sularno, and F. M. A. Akbar, “Strategi Manajemen Pendidikan Islam dalam Membentuk Karakter Siswa Berbasis Akhlak Islam,” Ar Rasyiid J. Islam. Stud., vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 39–48, 2025, doi: https://doi.org/10.70367/arrasyiid.v3i1.27. DOI Google Scholar
    6. M. A. Kertamuda, Golden age-strategi sukses membentuk karakter emas pada anak, 1st ed. Jakarta: Elex Media Komputindo, 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.54298/tarunaedu.v3i2.624 DOI Google Scholar
    7. M. H. Luthfi and F. Rosi, “Manajemen Kepala Madrasah dalam Mengembangkan Kualitas Pendidikan,” Tarunaedu J. Educ. Learn., vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 60–77, 2025, doi: https://doi.org/10.54298/tarunaedu.v3i2.624. DOI Google Scholar
    8. M. R. Althafullayya, “Peran pendidikan karakter untuk generasi muda berdaya tahan dalam mendukung ketahanan nasional: Analisis holistik,” J. Educ. Innov., vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 163–174, 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.65474/vwk6be70 DOI Google Scholar
    9. N. Gumilar, Budaya organisasi dan kepemimpinan di dunia pendidikan, 1st ed. Bekasi: Pt Kimhsafi Alung Cipta, 2023. Google Scholar

    Cite this article

    Rusdiani Salikunna, R. S. (2026).  Implementation of Exemplary Leadership in Character Building of Students at Ra As Syifa, Tarakan City. Journal of Education and Teaching Learning, 4(1), 898–903. https://doi.org/10.59211/mjpjetl.v4i1.241

    Similar articles

    Comments

    Comments are checked by the editorial team before they appear. Keep to the article's content; personal attacks, advertising and spam are removed.

    1. Loading comments…

    Write a comment

    Report a concern about this article

    Use this form to tell the editorial team about an error, plagiarism, image or data manipulation, an authorship dispute or another concern. The editors handle it under the journal's Corrections and retractions policy. The authors are not told who reported it. Read the Corrections and retractions policy

     Implementation of Exemplary Leadership in Character Building of Students at Ra As Syifa, Tarakan City

    What is the concern? *

    Your details (seen only by the editorial team)

    Publish your research with us

    Open access, peer reviewed, with DOI for every article.

    Submit manuscript Author guidelines