Participatory Planning and the Co-Educator Model in Islamic Education: A Qualitative Study at a State Islamic Senior High School in Bandung
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https://doi.org/10.35445/alishlah.v18i3.9278Keywords:
participatory governance, and Islamic Education, community participation, co-educator model, school–community partnershipAbstract
Community participation is important for sustaining Islamic education, yet existing studies have rarely explained how community involvement can be institutionalized as both a governance mechanism and a co-educational force in madrasahs. This study examines the forms of community participation, its integration into participatory planning, and the factors that support or constrain participation at MAN 1 Bandung. Using a qualitative single-case study design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with five key institutional actors, non-participatory observation, and analysis of institutional documents, including the Rencana Kerja dan Anggaran Madrasah (RKAM). Data were analyzed through coding, categorization, and thematic interpretation, supported by source and methodological triangulation. The findings show that community participation takes financial, material, moral, social, and institutional forms. Community input is institutionalized through consultation and RKAM-based planning, while trust, shared Islamic values, and transparent communication strengthen participation. Socioeconomic disparities and perceptions of free education constrain participation and require equitable participation mechanisms. Based on these findings, the study develops a Co-Educator Model that conceptualizes the community as a complementary moral, social, and governance partner rather than merely a donor or external stakeholder. The model links community moral agency, participatory planning, collaborative implementation, resource management, and shared accountability in a cyclical governance process. The study contributes a context-specific framework for strengthening participatory and equitable governance in Islamic education.
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