Managing Tawhid-Based Education In Early Childhood: Institutional Transformation And Internalization Strategies

Abstract

Tawhid-based education is fundamental to the development of children's religious understanding, moral orientation, and everyday behavior during early childhood. However, rapid social transformation and changing educational environments require Islamic early childhood institutions to develop management strategies that ensure the meaningful and sustainable internalization of tawhid values. This study aims to examine how tawhid-based education is managed through institutional transformation and internalization strategies at RA Miftahul Ulum, Sukorambi, Jember, Indonesia. This study employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through interviews with the head of the institution, vice principal for curriculum affairs, teachers, and students, complemented by observations and institutional documentation. Data were analyzed is strengthened when institutional policies, curriculum, teacher practices, school culture, and children's experiences operate coherently. The study contributes to Islamic education management by positioning institutional transformation as a strategic mechanism for sustaining tawhid-based education beyond formal religious instruction.