Best Practices Supervision: A Literature Review On The Implementation Of Clinical Supervision In Islamic Educational Institutions

Abstract

This study aims to examine the implementation of clinical supervision as an approach to fostering teacher professionalism in Islamic educational institutions through a literature review. Clinical supervision emphasizes a collaborative, reflective, and relational approach between teachers and supervisors, in alignment with Islamic values such as trustworthiness (amanah), consultation (musyawarah), and self-evaluation (muhasabah). This research adopts a qualitative approach using literature study methods by reviewing three relevant and recent scholarly articles. The findings indicate that clinical supervision significantly contributes to the improvement of teachers' pedagogical competence, the enhancement of instructional quality, and the development of educators' character and spirituality. Despite facing challenges such as limited time, uneven understanding, and supervisors’ limited capacity, clinical supervision remains one of the most effective best practices for improving the quality of Islamic education. The integration of Islamic values into each stage of supervision strengthens the relevance of this approach in fostering a humane, participatory, and sustainable supervisory culture.