This study investigates the influence of planning and coordination in quality assurance practices on management of instruction in public secondary schools in North-Central Nigeria. The study examined how planning activities and coordination mechanisms enhance instructional effectiveness within the school system. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The study covered Kwara, Kogi, Niger, Benue, Nasarawa, and Plateau States. The population comprised 1,730 principals, 30,232 teachers, and 402 quality assurance officers. Using a multi-stage sampling technique, a sample of 785 participants (274 principals, 375 teachers, and 136 quality assurance officers) was selected from 274 public senior secondary schools. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire titled Influence of Planning and Coordination in Quality Assurance Practice on Management of Instruction in Public Secondary Schools (IPCQAPMIPSS). Reliability was established through Cronbach’s alpha (α = 0.889), indicating strong internal consistency. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) were used to answer research questions with a decision mean of 2.50. Findings revealed that planning practices such as timely preparation of timetables and lesson plans were generally accepted, while coordination practices showed moderate implementation across schools. The study concludes that strengthening coordinated quality assurance strategies is essential for improving instructional management and educational outcomes in the region
This study aims to describe about the transformation of Islamic organizational culture in madrasah as a strategic effort to develop a quality-oriented learning environment. Using a literature review approach, that examine the role of spirituality, leadership, and management innovation in enhancing educational quality within Islamic institutions. The results reveal that Islamic organizational culture anchored in values such as sincerity (ikhlas), trustworthiness (amanah), and collective responsibility serves as a moral and managerial foundation for creating effective and sustainable educational systems. Furthermore, spiritual leadership emerges as a key driver in strengthening teachers' professional commitment and fostering continuous quality improvement. Madrasah that successfully integrate Islamic values into their management practices demonstrate higher levels of teacher satisfaction, student engagement, and institutional effectiveness. However, challenges remain in bridging the gap between ideal Islamic values and real-world administrative practices, particularly in resource-limited institutions. The study concludes that the transformation of Islamic organizational culture must be positioned as a central agenda in the quality development of madrasah. By harmonizing spiritual values with modern quality management principles, Islamic educational institutions can not only improve academic performance but also cultivate ethical and holistic human resources
این مطالعه با هدف توصیف تحول فرهنگ سازمانی اسلامی در مدارس بهعنوان تلاشی راهبردی برای توسعه محیط یادگیری مبتنی بر کیفیت انجام شده است. این پژوهش با رویکرد مروری بر ادبیات، نقش معنویت، رهبری و نوآوری مدیریتی را در ارتقای کیفیت آموزشی در نهادهای اسلامی بررسی میکند. نتایج نشان میدهد که فرهنگ سازمانی اسلامی مبتنی بر ارزشهایی چون اخلاص، امانتداری و مسئولیتپذیری جمعی، بهعنوان زیربنای اخلاقی و مدیریتی برای ایجاد نظامهای آموزشی اثربخش و پایدار عمل میکند. افزون بر این، رهبری معنوی بهعنوان عامل کلیدی در تقویت تعهد حرفهای معلمان و ارتقای مستمر کیفیت مطرح میشود. مدارسی که موفق به ادغام ارزشهای اسلامی در شیوههای مدیریتی خود شدهاند، سطوح بالاتری از رضایت معلمان، مشارکت دانشآموزان و اثربخشی نهادی را نشان میدهند. با این حال، چالشهایی در پر کردن فاصله میان ارزشهای ایدهآل اسلامی و رویههای اداری واقعی، بهویژه در نهادهای دارای منابع محدود، وجود دارد. این مطالعه نتیجه میگیرد که تحول فرهنگ سازمانی اسلامی باید بهعنوان دستور کار مرکزی در توسعه کیفیت مدارس قرار گیرد. با همسوسازی ارزشهای معنوی با اصول مدیریت کیفیت نوین، نهادهای آموزشی اسلامی نهتنها میتوانند عملکرد تحصیلی را بهبود بخشند بلکه منابع انسانی اخلاقمدار و جامعنگر نیز پرورش دهند.