JCARM Journal of Contemporary Academic Research and Methodologies JCARM 3139-7247 Ivory and Finch Publishers 10.5281/zenodo.21858711 JCARM_JUL_26_056 Original Research Article Integrating Islamic Values into School Management Practices to Enhance Teacher Collaboration and Organizational Effectiveness Rajih P. Bih Mohammad https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8239-7719 Teacher I/Graduate Student, Mindanao State University- Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography, Philippines. mohammadrajihbih@msutawi-tawi.edu.ph Laine B. Mama Aly Graduate Student Nur-Haliza A. Arip Sitti Graduate Student Jocelyn A. Pajiji Dr. Associate Professor 10 08 2026 1 6

This research study assessed the influence of an Islamic Values-Based Management (IVBM) intervention to enhance teacher collaboration and organizational effectiveness in elementary schools in Simunul, Tawi-Tawi. Using a quasi–experimental mixed methods design, the study examined schools that implement IVBM and those in a control group. Quade’s non-parametric ANCOVA showed a statistically significant improvement facilitated by the experimental schools in both collaboration and organizational effectiveness (p < .05). Qualitative findings indicated that communication, consultation, teamwork, and ethical leadership were improved, but concerns about time availability and increased workload were reported. Mixed-method triangulation provided strong supportive evidence that positive statistical outcomes were aligned with the lived experiences of educators. This research study extracts practical implications for enhancing the institutional effectiveness of Islamic education by integrating core Islamic values, such as shūrā (consultation), ta’āwun (cooperation), amanah (trustworthiness), ‘adālah (justice), and ihsān (excellence), as well as pathways to strengthen leadership, collaboration, and overall institutional effectiveness in Islamic education in the future among various stakeholders.

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