SWOT Analysis of Integrated Islamic Curriculum During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

This study aims to know the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats at a private Islamic Elementary School in Bandarlampung during the COVID-19 pandemic reviewed from the integrated Islamic curriculum or special curriculum. SWOT analysis is used to formulate the steps to be taken by the school in repairing or developing the curriculum. The study used descriptive methods with a qualitative approach. Data collection involves interviews, observations, and documentation. That content analysis was used as a data analysis technique. The research participant of this study is the headmaster, five teachers, two staff, five parents, and four students. This study has shown that the integrated Islamic curriculum implemented in the school setting is a guide to creating school branding. A school branding meant excellent in reading and memorizing Al-Qur'an, making students capable and responsible in performing obligatory prayers in Islam, and have good character. According to SWOT analysis, there have been several possible strategies that can be implemented by the school to develop their integrated Islamic curriculum during the pandemic COVID-19. Based on the SWOT analysis result, 14 strategies can be executed by the school. The alternatives are realized in 5 SO strategies, 4 WO strategies, 2 ST strategies, and 3 WT strategies. Those strategies can be learning points to develop and improve the curriculum during pandemic COVID-19, so the excellence and branding of the school are maintained.