Leadership of the Principal of MTs Anwaha in the Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the leadership of the principal of MTs Anwaha in the era of artificial intelligence in developing and implementing Anwaha-specific AI through the A-Smart application as an institutional information service and data management system. The study employs a qualitative approach using a case study design conducted at MTs Anwaha. The research subjects consist of the school principal, teachers, educational staff, system administrators, and parents of students, selected through purposive sampling. Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation, while data analysis utilized the Miles and Huberman interactive model, encompassing data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research findings indicate that the principal’s leadership has undergone a transformation toward visionary and contextual digital leadership. A-Smart serves as an information platform for parents regarding their children’s well-being and boarding school programs, enhancing transparency and trust, while also functioning as a data backup system supporting the institution’s sustainable governance. The implementation of AI in this study is not only focused on administrative efficiency but also on strengthening social relationships and institutional accountability. The conclusion of this study emphasizes that the success of AI integration in educational institutions is largely determined by leadership’s ability to contextualize technology according to local needs. The implications of this study contribute to the development of an AI-based madrasah principal leadership model that is integrative, adaptive, and service-oriented in addressing the digital transformation of education.