Islamic Boarding School Education Research Articles

Strategi Peningkatan Kualitas Pendidikan Pesantren Melalui Pengembangan Program Pesantren Ramah Anak

The quality of education is a pillar of human resource development which is very important for national development. The Child Friendly Pesantren Program (PRA) is one of the efforts made to improve the quality of Islamic boarding school education. This research is important because so far the quality of pesantren education has only been studied on aspects of learning related to the academic field which have an impact on certain aspects. The purpose of this study was to identify and understand the strategy for improving the quality of education at the Serambi Mekkah Integrated Islamic Boarding School through the child-friendly pesantren program. In addition, to find out the impact or implications of implementing a child-friendly pesantren program on the quality of education. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study design. Data collection techniques were carried out by means of in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out by means of data collection, data coding, data classification, data reduction, and data exposure. The results showed that the strategy carried out included several stages, namely: Formation of a child-friendly boarding school implementing team, conducting program socialization, human resource development (teachers and staff), Building collaboration, Fulfilling indicators for child-friendly pesantren components, Implementing a monitoring and evaluation process, and Responsive to inputs for improving child-friendly school programs. The program's implications for the quality of education can be seen in three aspects, namely teachers, students and institutions.

PERUBAHAN POLA TRANSFORMASI PENDIDKAN ISLAM DI BAWEAN DARI MASA KEMASA

Education is something that must develop towards a better and more advanced, both in all its aspects. Education is a constructive form of building superior human resources, both physically, spiritually, pedagogically and others. Therefore, education should be the spearhead in building the nation's human resources. Therefore, the development of education needed here is from all aspects. Therefore, education on the island of Bawean inevitably must be able to harmonize with the development of education both in terms of the system and others. This needs to be done because education must be in line with the development of technological advances. So that the system that is built must also run in a straight line with the existing conditions. Educational transformation is indeed important in response to the challenges of future civilization. Bawean with all its limited access, inevitably must also proceed properly so that in all fields of education, both formal and non-formal, must move towards progress, including in the world of Islamic boarding school education on the island of Bawean. Keywords: transformation pattern, bawean education

Bridging Al-Dunya Wa Al-Diin: A Case Study on Prophetic-Integrative Education on Madrasah-Based Pesantren

Purpose – This study aims to analyze the practice of integrating education in Islamic boarding schools based on the perspective of prophetic education.
 Design/methods/approach – This study used a case study design and was conducted in Madrasah Tsanawiyah and Aliyah Modern Boarding School (PM) Al-Islam. Data were collected using interview observations and documentation and then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model.
 Findings – This study’s findings show that the spirit and practice of education in Madrasah Tsanawiyah and Aliyah Al-Islam align with prophetic values by prioritizing transcendent spirituality with critical humanist principles framed in the form of institutional integration and content.
 Research implications/limitations – This study strengthens and complements previous research findings on integrating Islamic scholarship in Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia. However, it is also important to continue conducting similar research with a broader scope to strengthen related research findings.
 Practical implications – The findings of this study can be a bridge to close the dichotomous gap and balance the gap in educational orientation to achieve educational goals between religious and pragmatic educational goals.

INNOVATION OF THE MULTICULTURAL BASED BOARDING SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM

The innovation of the education system in Islamic boarding schools must be carried out with the aim of finding new breakthroughs in its development, so that it is hoped that there will be new findings that can give any changes in the Islamic boarding school education system. In its way, Islamic boarding school education runs dynamically in forming a multicultural community that is socio anthropologically stated as Islamic boarding school society. This is shown by the two main functions of Islamic boarding school . The first one is as an educational institution with an educational system and typical teaching learning pattern. The second one is Islamic boarding school always internalizes Islamic values in the middle of the Islamic boarding community as well as the community in general. In this case , Islamic values that are accordance with multicultural values.Multicultural education encourages educational institutions to play a role in instilling awareness in a pluralistic society and developing an attitude of tasamuh tolerance to create cooperation with all the difference that exist . Multicultural based Islamic boarding school education is a progressive approach to transform education that holistically provides critics and shows the weaknesses of failure and discrimination in the world of education. Innovation steps taken by Islamic boarding schools in responding to the dynamics of education in Indonesia, students have a formal education diploma in addition to maintain their existence as traditional educational institutions. This then makes Islamic boarding schools innovate in their policies and education systems.This research is located in two places, namely Islamic boarding school Tebuireng Jombang and Islamic boarding school Sirojul Ulum Kediri. This study aims to describe, analyze, and interpret (a) The types of innovations in the multicultural Islamic education system in the Tebuireng Islamic boarding school in Jombang and the Sirojul Ulum Islamic boarding school in Kediri. (b)The process of innovation in the multicultural Islamic education system at the Tebuireng Islamic boarding school in Jombang and the Sirojul Ulum Islamic boarding school in Kediri (c) the results of the innovation of the multicultural Islamic education system at the Tebuireng Islamic boarding school in Jombang and the sirojul ulum islamic boarding school in Kediri.The type of research used is a qualitative with a case study research approach, data collection techniques use three ways, namely observation, interview, and documentation. Then the data is analyzed by condensing the data, presenting the data, and drawing conclusions or verification. While the source of data in this study : the caretaker of the boarding school, the administrator of the foundation, the head of teacher unit ,ustadz.The results of the study show that: The innovation of a multicultural – based education system is seen in : (a) the form of the salafiyah madrasah education unit (b) form of education unit madrasah diniyah (C) madrasah nidzomiyah (d) form of education unit tahfidzul quran (e) form of formal education unit consist of : (1) Islamic junior high school A and Islamic junior high school B (2) Islamic junior high school salafiyah syafiiyah (MASS) : (3) Islamic senior high school salafiyah syafiiyah (MASS) : (4) (Junior high school) and (senior high school )A Wahid Hasyim : (5) Transeins senior high school (6) Islamic Muallimin Hasyim Asy’ari. (f) the form of a higher education unit consisting of : (1) Ma’had Aly Hasyim Asy’ari : (2) University of Hasyim Asy’ari .The innovation process of a multicultural based education system includes : (a) the need of the problem (b) development (c) teaching methods. The results of the innovation of a multicultural based education system are revealed in educational institutions under the auspices of Islamic boarding schools which includes : (a) tafaquh fiddin (b) mujtahid (c) proficient in Arabic (d) intellectual intelligence, social, skill, and spiritual ( e ) academic ability ( f) ahlaqul karimah (g) Muallim.The Islamic boarding school education system is actually full of multicultural life contained in it because the teachings of islam itself are very compatible with multicultural values. Therefore it is necessary to explore (observe) all matters related to the boarding school education system to heal an open attitude that can adapt at any time to change times. Therefore when the religious community presents a closed interpretation of religion that is exclusively radical and even shows hostility to others, it is necessary to innovate a multicultural based education system.Keywords: Innovation, Islamic Boarding School Education, Multicultural

Analisis Kemampuan Guru SMP dalam Mengintegrasikan Nilai-Nilai Islami pada Pembelajaran Seni (Studi Penelitian di MTsS Darul Ulum Banda Aceh dan SMP IT Al-Fityan Aceh Besar)

Art learning as one of the sciences taught in schools must be able to answer the challenge that Islamic values education can be taught through learning in class. The fact shows that art learning which has been carried out in schools is considered less effective. The purpose of this study was to determine the teacher's ability, the application process and the supporting and inhibiting factors in integrating Islamic values in art learning. This research use desciptive qualitative approach. Data obtained by interview, observation and documentation. The research informants were school principals, curriculum representatives, art teachers, and students at MTsS Darul Ulum Banda Aceh and SMPIT Al-Fityan Aceh Besar. The results of the study show the teacher's ability to integrate Islamic values in art learning: (a) MTsS Darul Ulum Banda Aceh; Teachers find it difficult to find Islamic values that are exactly equivalent to material concepts. (b) SMPIT Al-Fityan Aceh Besar; The teacher is able to relate Islamic values by following the hadith references narrated by Bukhari and Muslim. The implementation process carried out: (a) MTsS Darul Ulum Banda Aceh; at the discussion stage the teacher tries to associate it with Islamic values. (b) SMPIT Al-Fityan Aceh Besar; The teacher tries to explain points about the afterlife messages as well as Islamic teachings. Supporting factors include the educational environment that combines general education and Islamic boarding school education, while the inhibiting factors are the teacher's ability level, which still has difficulties in integrating material.

The Role of Kyai Implementing Character Education at As-Suniyyah Islamic Boarding School

Pesantren is the oldest Islamic educational institution in Indonesia which has a noble purpose. Kyai as the leader of the Islamic boarding school plays an important role in developing character education for the students so that later after completing education at the Islamic boarding school it can be useful for the community, religion, country and nation. KH. Hisyam Tantowi is a compassionate and patient figure in educating the students, so many of the students or alumni admire him very much. This study departs from the actualization of the kiai's leadership role in character education of santri in Islamic boarding schools which consists of the role of rationality of purpose, spirituality and interpretation of the vision of education in Islamic boarding schools The method used in this study is a qualitative method in which the source of the results is obtained from interviews with predetermined sources. The results of this study prove that the Kyai's leadership role is very important for success in implementing character education in As-Suniyyah Islamic boarding schools, because of the example or real example given by the Kiai as the central leader in the Islamic boarding school and also the teacher council or ustadz and ustadzah who assist the Kiai in carrying out the wheels of education in the Islamic boarding school.

Modernisasi Pendidikan oleh Kyai Wahid Hasyim di Pesantren Tebuireng, 1934-1953

This article aims to analyze the modernization of education that occurred at the Tebuireng pesantren during the Kyai Wahid Hasyim era. The problems raised in this study are: 1) how was the condition of the Tebuireng Islamic boarding school in 1934-1953; 2) how the modernization of the education system at the Tebuireng Islamic boarding school was; 3) Why the modernization of the Tebuireng Islamic boarding school education occurred in the changes in institutions and learning systems. The method used is the historical method which consists of four steps, namely heuristics, verification, interpretation, and historiography. The limitation or focal point of this research is modernization at the time of Kyai Wahid Hasyim. The results showed that the modernization of the Tebuireng pesantren was carried out by Kyai Wahid Hasyim after returning from Mecca. Modernization is carried out so that santri can compete with the outside world, in order to contribute to the community, and as a form of improving general education in pesantren.

Management Of Character Education To Improve The Quality Of Education In Islamic Boarding School (Qualitative Study at Cipasung Islamic Boarding School and KH Zaenal Mustofa Sukamanah Islamic Boarding School in Tasikmalaya Regency)

Islamic boarding schools are one of the educational institutions that are expected to be able to build Islamic character for all students who produce graduates who have various competencies to face various changes in today's era. legality is very much needed by both the world of work or the world of education for pesantren graduates. who have combined religious learning in pesantren with formal education and the quality of pesantren graduates is strongly influenced by the learning process in the pesantren.Therefore, Character Education in Islamic Boarding Schools is very important to balance the existing knowledge in Islamic boarding schools and schools. It is very necessary to research with a focus on character education issues, the objectives are: 1) Knowing the character education and materials developed by the Cipasung Islamic Boarding School and Sukamanah Islamic Boarding School. 2) Knowing the implementation used in the character education process developed by Cipasung and Sukamanah Islamic Boarding Schools. 3) Knowing the results of students' character education graduates who are the result of the education process in Cipasung and Sukamanah modern Islamic boarding schools. The theory that underlies this research is as follows: 1) Love of God and truth, 2) Responsibility, discipline, and independence, 3) Trust, 4) Respect and courtesy, 5) Compassion, care, and cooperation, 6) Trust self, creative, and never give up, 7) Fair and leadership spirit, 8) Kind and humble, 9) Tolerant and peace-loving. Research methods and procedures refer to Qualitative research approach. the location of the research was carried out at the Cipasung Islamic Boarding School and the Sukamanah Islamic Boarding School Tasikmalaya. The main findings of this study are. 1) The goals and materials for character education applied by the Kyai at the Islamic boarding school are Character Education in paternalistic religio education based on religious values that are based on the character of the Prophet Muhammad SAW by setting the goals and content of character education. 2) Implementation of character education developed in Islamic boarding schools, 3) Knowing the results of graduate learning that is applied is totality education by prioritizing the application of all knowledge in daily life and students' perceptions of the character education they experience in Islamic boarding schools. The implications of these findings are: 1) The objectives and materials of religious paternalistic character education by setting the goals and content of character education. 2) the implementation of character education developed in Islamic boarding schools. 3) knowing the results of graduate learning that is applied is totality education by prioritizing the application of all knowledge in everyday life and students' perceptions of the character education they experience in Islamic boarding schools.

Implementasi Pendidikan Moderasi Beragama Pondok Di Pesantren Kabupaten Sorong

The purpose of this study is to reveal how the phenomenon of implementation and implementation model of religious moderation education in Islamic boarding schools in Sorong Regency which has a pluralist, multiethnic and multicultural population. This is a descriptive-qualitative research with three Islamic boarding schools as research locations. Data were obtained from Kiayi, educators and students, using observation techniques, in-depth interviews, FGDs and documentation. The results of the study indicate that the process of implementing religious moderation education in the three Islamic boarding schools implemented automatically by the lessons of the students at the Islamic Boarding School. The implementation of religious moderation is reflected in several aspects, namely; national commitment through activities that contain the spirit of nationalism and respect for differences, understanding of tolerance and anti-radicalism obtained through the understanding of teachers and teaching materials; accommodative behavior towards local culture is reflected in the implementation of barzanji, yasinan, and tahlil. The implementation of moderation education is also accommodated through the integration of general formal education with Islamic boarding school diniyah education, then the teacher perspective through religious moderation and the most by the kitab kuning which contains a message of moderation through lessons on Aqidah, Sharia and Morals, especially in the kitab Aqidatul Awam, Akhlakul lil banin, Khulasoh and Risalah. Moderation model pattern in Islamic boarding schools in Sorong shows pattern, (1) The integration model of learning with Islamic material content that contains moderation values, especially through the teaching of The kitab kuning. The next pattern is (2) The collaboration model of Islamic boarding school curriculum with formal madrasas, dan the collaboration model of Islamic boarding school curriculum with local culture, and globalization.

Implementasi Pendidikan Moderasi Beragama Pondok Di Pesantren Kabupaten Sorong

The purpose of this study is to describe the phenomenon of implementation and implementation model of religious moderation education in Islamic boarding schools in Sorong Regency which has a pluralist, multiethnic and multicultural population. This is a descriptive-qualitative research with three Islamic boarding schools as research locations. Data were obtained from Kiayi, educators and students, using observation techniques, in-depth interviews, FGDs and documentation. The results of the study indicate that the process of implementing religious moderation education in the three Islamic boarding schools implemented automatically by the lessons of the students at the Islamic Boarding School. The implementation of religious moderation is reflected in several aspects, namely; national commitment through activities that contain the spirit of nationalism and respect for differences, understanding of tolerance and anti-radicalism obtained through the understanding of teachers and teaching materials; accommodative behavior towards local culture is reflected in the implementation of barzanji, yasinan, and tahlil. The implementation of moderation education is also accommodated through the integration of general formal education with Islamic boarding school diniyah education, then the teacher perspective through religious moderation and the most by the kitab kuning which contains a message of moderation through lessons on Aqidah, Sharia and Morals, especially in the kitab Aqidatul Awam, Akhlakul lil banin, Khulasoh and Risalah. Moderation model pattern in Islamic boarding schools in Sorong shows pattern, (1) The integration model of learning with Islamic material content that contains moderation values, especially through the teaching of The kitab kuning. The next pattern is (2) The collaboration model of Islamic boarding school curriculum with formal madrasas, dan the collaboration model of Islamic boarding school curriculum with local culture, and globalization.
 Keywords: 
 Islamic Boarding School, Religious Moderation, The Kitab Kuning, Salafiyah-Modern

Continuous Improvement : Alternatif Strategi Pondok Pesantren dalam Mempertahankan Eksistensinya di Era Post pandemic

Pesantren is an Islamic educational institution that is also affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To maintain its existence in the post-pandemic era, Islamic boarding schools need appropriate and fast strategies so as not to interfere with the vision and mission of the institution. With the right strategy, it is hoped that the quality of education in Islamic boarding schools will be maintained, and the public's trust will not be lost that pesantren is the center for studying religion. This research belongs to the type of qualitative research using the literature review method. The author uses data from previous research results and takes related concepts that are still related to the title, to be able to support the formulation of strategies that can be applied to Islamic boarding schools to maintain their existence in the post-pandemic era. The results of the study reveal that the theory of continuous improvement can be an alternative strategy that can be applied in Islamic boarding schools to improve the quality of the institution. The implementation of this strategy can be adjusted to the vision and mission of the Islamic boarding school so that the characteristics of the institution can still be a unique and distinct advantage.
 
 Keywords: strategy, pesantren, post pandemic, continuous improvement

Islamic Boarding School Education Model (IB-SEM) to Create Leadership Integrity: Using NVivo 12 Analysis

The purpose of this research is to create the character of a leader with integrity. Many problems are related to the honesty of the leader. This research method uses qualitative Design-Based Research (DBR), the qualitative data obtained is then processed using the NVivo 12 Plus application. The participants consisted of twenty-one participants, who came from two different Islamic boarding schools. The participants’ character consists of the principal, vice principal, kyai, mudaris, musyrif, and Islamic students. The results of the study show that there is a very strong impact on the formation of leader character and integrity through coaching in Islamic boarding schools. Educational guidance is carried out through 24-hour supervision every day while the students are in boarding school. The conclusion is that based on the results of the study, the coaching carried out at this Islamic boarding school must be a model for fostering Islamic students or students in Indonesia, especially students in Islamic boarding schools. integrated Islamic boarding school environment.

Management of Religious Learning Curriculum at Al-Ma'soem Boarding School Bandung

This study aims to explain the management of the religious learning curriculum at Al-Ma'soem boarding school. This study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The results of this study indicate that boarding schools or boarding schools combine the Islamic boarding school education system and the national education system. The integration of these two education systems gave birth to a more synergistic and independent form of education. There is a model of integration of Islamic boarding school education with school education which is the forerunner of boarding schools or boarding schools. boarding school places more emphasis on morality and upholds the values ​​of independence, simplicity and the like. Al-Ma'soem boarding school aims to create a perfect human being (Insan Kamil) which later becomes the motto in Sundanese "Cageur, Bageur, Pinter", this goal is realized through a religious learning curriculum that is implemented through material and student habituation.

Integration of Quality Education System to Increase The Competitiveness of Graduates Pesantren

This article reveals the contribution of the education quality system in increasing the competitiveness of Miftahul Midad Lumajang Islamic Boarding School graduates. Integration of the quality of the education system in order to increase the competitiveness of graduates Islamic boarding schools, with their salaf characteristics, continue to innovate continuously in the management of inputs, processes, and outputs to the outcome of the competitiveness of graduates. This type of research is qualitative with a case study approach, data obtained from interviews, observations, and documentation, then analyzed by condensing, displaying data, and drawing conclusions. The research findings show that the quality of the Miftahul Midad Lumajang Islamic Boarding School education system begins with the integration of visions between institutions under the auspices of the Miftahul Midad Lumajang Foundation. They were followed by setting goals and strategies for improving the academic quality of students through three models of quality development, namely coaching in the recitation, extracurricular activities, and activities in the pesantren environment.

FORMING STUDENT CHARACTER THROUGH THE ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT SMP-IT TARBIYATU BANIN DUKUHPUNTANG CIREBON

Education is an effort to shape students' characters, one of which is to develop students who are independent, cooperative, tolerant, and critical thinkers. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study is to collect data on the process and application of character education, as well as data about the difficulties that teachers face when implementing character education in Islamic boarding schools. This study included several respondents, including Islamic boarding school supervisors, school principals, teachers, and eighth grade students. Interviews, observation, and documentation were used to obtain and collect data on character education in Islamic boarding schools. The results of this research demonstrate that character education at the Islamic Boarding School Tarbiyatul Banin Dukuntang Cirebon is consistent with national education goals, namely character formation. According to the data, the character education implemented at Tarbiyatul Banin Integrated Islamic Junior High School, Dukupuntang, Cirebon uses the implementation of programs provided at schools and also at boarding schools such as the dhuha prayer program, fardhu prayer in congregation, tahajjud prayer, and dhikr in the form of istighfar to build the students' religious character. extracurricular activities, cults to develop student leadership and self-confidence, programs such as Qur'an translation, Tahfidz, and book recitation to explore religious knowledge.

PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DALAM KONSEPSI LEMBAGA DAN AJARAN

Islamic boarding school education today can be classified into three forms. First, Islamic boarding schools, whose education and teaching methods use the sorogan or dam method, namely a kyai, teach students based on classical books written in Arabic by medieval scholars with a translation system. Generally, this kind of Islamic Boarding School is "sterile" from general knowledge. People usually call it by the name of the Salaf Islamic Boarding School. Second, Islamic boarding schools, in addition to maintaining the education and teaching system mentioned above, also include general education. Third, Islamic boarding schools in their education and teaching system integrate the madrasa system into pesantren with all their souls, values ​​and other attributes, and their teaching uses the classical system plus with strict discipline with full dormitories or students are required to stay in the dormitory.The specific purpose of pesantren education in question is to prepare students to become pious people in the religious knowledge taught by the kyai concerned and to practice it in society. Meanwhile, the general purpose of pesantren is to guide students to become human beings with Islamic personalities who are able with their religious knowledge to become Islamic missionaries in the surrounding community through their knowledge and deeds.

The implication of Islamic Boarding School policy in developing the quality of Islamic religious education in East Java, Indonesia

This paper discusses the implication of Islamic boarding school education quality policy in Indonesia. The presence of state in developing quality began with the issuance of Law Number 18 of 2019 concerning Islamic Boarding Schools and Presidential Decree 82 of 2021 concerning funding for implementation of Islamic Boarding Schools which later affected its existence in Indonesia, especially Islamic boarding schools in East Java. The results have implications for 2 aspects, namely the management of macro aspects and micro aspects. Management on macro aspects, among others; first, the regulatory aspect of Islamic Boarding School quality assurance, second, the funding aspect of Islamic Boarding School, and third, the managerial aspect of Islamic Boarding School. While the management of the micro aspects, among others; (1) The philosophical values and vision and mission of Islamic Boarding School; (2) Human resource management; (3) Management of facilities and infrastructure.

Peran Pondok Pesantren Dalam Pembentukan Karakter Religius Anak Di Desa Mranggonlawang

This research is motivated by the existence of unfavorable behavior that occurs in society, namely first, the habits of the younger generation today do not have a good religious character in everyday life. Second, the lack of parental attention in shaping the religious character of children so that they have good habits and are inherent in carrying out worship according to Islamic teachings. Roudlotul Hikmah Islamic Boarding School education has a curriculum that prioritizes religious character education in the learning process. This research method uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach to explore the core of theproblems that occur in research with data collection techniques and using interviews in managing teaching to children. The theories used as references in this study include the theory of religious character education, the theory of management of Islamic boarding schools, and the concept of education outside the Islamic boarding school, namely education from parents. The results of the study were (1) From several interviews conducted on all board of Islamic boardingschool teachers, Roudlotul Hikmah explained that all students experienced development in religious character during their stay at the Islamic boarding school. (2) From interviews conducted with several parents of children, it was explained that all children experienced very drastic changes and developments in carrying out religious activities in daily life, especially when they were at home, so that it became an inherent habit of children in carrying out activities. religion in everyday life. (3) One of the supporting factors in the character education process is the parenting pattern of parents while at home and the pattern of education in Islamic boarding schools.

PROGRAM POLICY OF BLENDED LEARNING IN ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

This research studied blended learning policy in the institution of Islamic education. The research purpose is to analyze educational philosophy to examine the paradigm of Islamic educational policy concerning blended learning. The research method in this study is a descriptive method used to find the elements, characteristics, and characteristics of phenomena. This research shows that Islamic education can transform culture, values, skill development, and knowledge in this covid-19 period with a blended learning model. Islamic education has characteristics that are different from other educational institutions, primarily Islamic boarding schools. Islamic boarding school education emphasizes the characteristics based on Islamic values ​​and national values. In addition, the learning process does not solely transfer knowledge; Islamic boarding schools oblige Santri (another term for student) that present to Islamic living and learning to live together.

Pembangunan Pendidikan Karakter Berbasis Multikultural di Pondok PesantrenBahrul Ulum Tambakberas Jombang

The purpose of the study was to determine the values of the application and learning model of character education in the Bahrul Ulum boarding school in Jombang Rice ponds. Empirically, Islamic boarding schools have a very strong culture to implement character education, both through formal and non-formal education. Character education through formal education by inculcating discipline, politeness,obedience to the rules, respect for caregivers, kiai, clerics, learning to seek knowledge, and simplicity.While character education through non-formal education includes discipline in congregational prayers,tahajjud prayers, respect for caregivers, kiai, ustadz, senior students, administrators, respect and respect for everyone. With this character education model, all students' activities are very dense and always oriented to good activities and oriented to religious activities, thus preventing students from doing negative things, both thoughts, speech, and actions. Character education has been implemented in Islamic boarding schools for a long time through habits in everyday life in the pesantren environment and through various examples or uswatun repertoires by caregivers, coaches, kyai, ustad, both in the form of behavior, ethics, morals, and speech in everyday life. -days in the boarding school environment as well as in the formal school environment. Character education in Islamic boarding schools can be used as a preventive medium to do negative things for students, both in the form of words, thoughts, and actions. The results of this study can contribute to the development of character education-based education that can be applied in formal and non-formal education, both in public and private schools.