PEMANFAATAN BIG DATA PENDIDIKAN DALAM PENGAMBILAN KEBIJAKAN DI LEMBAGA PENDIDIKAN ISLAM

Abstract

Islamic educational institutions face complex policy-making challenges amid the surge of educational data that has not been optimally utilized. Purpose: This study aims to analyze the utilization of educational big data in the policy-making process at Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia. Method: The study employs a mixed methods approach with a sequential explanatory strategy, involving 15 Islamic educational institutions as research subjects through surveys and in-depth interviews. Results: Findings reveal that 73.3% of institutions have not systematically utilized big data in policy-making; however, institutions that have adopted data analytics demonstrated a 41.2% improvement in policy effectiveness. Conclusion: The structured utilization of big data is proven to enhance the quality of evidence-based policy-making in Islamic educational institutions.