The Implementation of Curriculum Diversification of Madrasah

The objective of this present research is to explain: 1) reasons for the application of curriculum diversification; 2) the implementation of curriculum diversification management; and 3) implications of the curriculum diversification for an image. It is qualitative in nature with a multicase study. The data were collected through interviews, participative observations, and documentation. The data were then analysed using a case-qutain dialectic made during and after the data were collected. This data analysis followed a flow model consisting of data collection, reduction, presentation, verification and conclusion drawing. From the results of the analysis it is found out that the diversification of Madrasah Aliyah (MA) curriculum is made on the basis of the following considerations: 1) its students ’ and alumni’s low competence on religion and general sciences; 2) responding to rapid globalization and development of science and technology; and 3) inadequate materials of the national curriculum of madrasah to reach the vision and missions. The implementation of the curriculum diversification of Madrasah Aliyah covers planning, organizing and directing and also controlling the diversification. This diversification implies for the improvement of the image of Madrasah Aliyah. It is concluded that MA Darul Hikmah Tulungagung, Indonesia applied an integrated curriculum model, namely integrating curriculum materials related to the needs of madrasah institution, students, stakeholders, or the society. Key words: curriculum diversification, implementation 1