Exploratory Study on the Accreditation Framework of Dayah Institutions in Aceh: An Examination of Policy, Execution, and Organizational Efficacy

Mukhlisuddin Ilyas; Marwan Marwan; Munawar Munawar; Najmuddin Najmuddin; Muammar Khadafi

doi:10.47766/idarah.v9i2.6803

Authors

Mukhlisuddin Ilyas Universitas Almuslim Bireuen
Marwan Marwan Universitas Almuslim Bireuen
Munawar Munawar Universitas Almuslim Bireuen
Najmuddin Najmuddin Universitas Almuslim
Muammar Khadafi International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) Malaysia https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3664-1378

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47766/idarah.v9i2.6803

Keywords:

Dayah Accreditation, Islamic Education, Quality Assurance, Policy Evaluation, Institutional Governance

Abstract

This exploratory study examines the certification system of dayah (Islamic boarding schools) within Aceh Province as a strategic initiative aimed at improving the quality of Islamic education and reinforcing institutional governance. The study integrates data from contemporary empirical research, pertinent government regulations (Qanun Aceh No. 9/2018 and Pergub No. 64/2019), and the operational procedures of the Badan Akreditasi Dayah Aceh (BADA). Utilizing a comprehensive approach that encompasses literature review, organizational analysis, and policy evaluation, the findings indicate that accreditation serves as a pivotal mechanism for standardizing administrative processes, enhancing accountability, and advancing the professional development of educators. Nevertheless, the implementation of accreditation encounters challenges including limited resource availability, opposition to modernization initiatives, and conflicts between national benchmarks and local cultural traditions. Employing an exploratory qualitative methodology, the study highlights the imperative for a contextualized accreditation framework that harmonizes national quality standards with the cultural identity and autonomy intrinsic to dayahs. The study concludes with a proposed model to optimize accreditation efficacy through participatory governance, incorporation of digital innovations such as the E-SADA system, and adaptive leadership practices in dayah management.

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