Implementation of Kyai Policies in Improving a Culture of Reading and Writing in Islamic Boarding Schools Lirboyo Kediri Indonesia

Abstract

The background of this research is the process of implementing policies into actions that aim to strengthen literacy culture. Students at the Lirboyo Islamic boarding school, Kediri. This study aimed to find the implementation of Kyai’s policies in improving the culture of reading and writing at the Lirboyo Islamic boarding school, Kediri. This study uses a qualitative approach. The research design used was field research using a case study design where the subject studied was leadership and literacy culture at the Lirboyo Islamic boarding school, Kediri. Data collection is used through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out inductively, which included condensing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. Checking the validity of the data provides credibility, dependability, and confirmability. The results of the study show that the implementation of the cleric’s policy in strengthening the culture of reading and writing at the Lirboyo Islamic Boarding School, Kediri is (1) the cleric gives a mandate to the sections that handle it, (2) instructs the teacher to oversee the implementation of the program, (3) carried out by students with supervised by administrators, advisors, and teachers.