The Influence of Transformational Leadership on the Quality of Education through Performance at Daarul Falah Islamic Boarding School Maliku

Abstract

Improving the quality of Islamic education in modern Islamic boarding schools requires strong integration between inspirational leadership styles and optimization of teacher performance (asatidz). This study aims to analyze and prove: (1) the influence of transformational leadership on the quality of education, (2) the influence of asatidz performance on the quality of education, and (3) the role of asatidz performance in moderating the influence of transformational leadership on the quality of education at the Daarul Falah Maliku Islamic Boarding School, Pulang Pisau Regency. This study uses a quantitative approach with an ex-post facto research type. The population in this study were all teachers/asanitz at the Daarul Falah Maliku Islamic Boarding School, totaling 96 people. Sampling was carried out using a total sampling technique (census) involving 96 respondents. Data collection used a Likert scale questionnaire (1-5) that had been tested for validity and reliability. The data analysis technique used was Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with the help of SmartPLS 4 software. The research results show that the vision and transformative style of Islamic boarding school leaders will have an optimal impact on achieving educational quality if supported by the high performance and dedication of the asatidz in the field. Managerial implications suggest the need to increase inspirational motivation from leaders as well as foster exemplary behavior and global language-based competencies for the asatidz.