Unveiling insights: A dataset analysis of Islamic quality management systems in educational institutions toward SDG-aligned education

Data Brief. 2024 Mar 18:54:110343. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2024.110343. eCollection 2024 Jun.

Abstract

This article presents data derived from a survey conducted to assess the validity and reliability of a newly developed instrument for Quality Management System items in the context of educational institutions. By analyzing the descriptive statistics, a concise overview of the main characteristics of the data set is provided, which facilitates the implementation and interpretation of the newly developed Quality Management System. Considering the need for quality education highlighted in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, organizations need to prioritize quality management, which can be achieved through the implementation of Quality Management Systems. The present data set focuses on Islamic Quality Management Systems in Malaysian educational institutions and includes responses from 35 Islamic private elementary school in different states in Malaysia. This dataset covers a wide range of variables relevant to the education sector and provides valuable insights for education stakeholders and curriculum developers. By aligning with the principles of quality education advocated by the SDGs, these findings offer significant opportunities to support educators and improve the quality of education.

Keywords: Education; Islamic education; Management; Quality education; Sustainable development goal.