Evaluation of Islamic education using the Qur’anic approach at SMK 45 Surakarta

Abstract

Evaluation is a comprehensive activity involving the collection, processing, interpretation, and analysis of data and information to inform decision-making. In the educational context, it measures the extent to which established goals are achieved. Unfortunately, many teachers only conduct evaluations at specific moments—such as the end of a unit or semester—resulting in a limited understanding of students’ development. In Islamic education, the Qur’an offers principles relevant to evaluation, through terms such as al-balā’, al-ḥukm, al-qaḍā’, and al-naẓr, which though not directly defined as “evaluation,” carry conceptual implications. This study uses a qualitative literature review approach to explore these Qur’anic concepts and their relevance to evaluation practices in Islamic Religious Education (PAI). The study concludes that integrating Qur’anic perspectives in educational evaluation provides a meaningful framework that supports educators in monitoring and guiding student development more holistically, encompassing cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. The insights gained aim to offer practical guidance for educators, particularly in religious schools like SMK 45 Surakarta, to enhance their understanding and execution of effective evaluation processes in Islamic education.

Keywords: Evaluation; Islamic education; Qur’an; SMK 45 Surakarta; PAI