Indonesian Islamic Boarding Schools Research Articles

The caliphate in learning resources of Indonesian Islamic boarding school: a view of kyai and santri Pesantren Lirboyo Kediri

The caliphate in learning resources of Indonesian Islamic boarding school: a view of kyai and santri Pesantren Lirboyo Kediri

Multilingualism, Technology, and Religious Moderation in Indonesian Islamic Boarding Schools

Communities that can speak more than one language as a daily habit are not only happening in the present era but have long existed in the pesantren environment. However, multilingualism in pesantren is often only seen as a capacity enhancement of the santri's knowledge. On the other hand, the multilingual ability of the Santri is an asset in forming an attitude of religious moderation. This article then presents the results of qualitative research using the concept of additive multilingualism which focuses on pesantren students in Indonesia. Through observations, interviews, and literature review, this research can describe the reality of multilingualism in pesantren and its impact on the religious attitudes of its santri. It turns out that the religious moderation attitude of the students is closely related to the multilingual learning process in pesantren that takes place with technological restrictions. The application of additive multilingualism is aligned with the pillars of religious moderation in four ways. First, respect for locality is reflected in the Santri's habit of using local languages. Second, multilingualism is an expression of anti-violence, this is reflected in Santri's acceptance of linguistic and ethnic diversity as a brotherhood base. This is what manifests in the Third pillar by making santri a tolerant community as a result of learning from the reality of ethnic and linguistic diversity in their environment. Fourth, the introduction of santri to foreign languages is directed to reaffirm their national commitment through the use of foreign languages in flag ceremonies. The limitation of technology in multilingual learning is also intended to keep students from the bad influence of technology and to maintain the discipline of students in maintaining a pesantren culture that is friendly to locality and sensitive to the times

Context-responsive pedagogy in English language teaching in Indonesian Islamic boarding schools

Context-responsive pedagogy in English language teaching in Indonesian Islamic boarding schools

Why Do Religious Ideas Matter? The Multidimensionality of the Indonesian Public Sphere

In this paper, I challenge the claim of the universalistic public sphere by providing contextual complexity of the national and local public sphere in Indonesia. In the original version of the Habermasian public sphere, people sat together in the salon and the café to exchange their ideas, sustaining the secular, capitalistic, and individualistic public sphere. However, further critics have shown the problems of putting secular ideas as the central force of the public sphere, particularly as it overlooks the complexity of the public sphere in religious contexts. These critics are particularly relevant to understanding the Indonesian public sphere in which the Muslim-majority population aims to dominate public life, as the religiously motivated political agenda has a further consequence for democratisation in Indonesia, which has been heralded as a prime example of harmony between Islamic values and Western democracy. At the same time, digitalisation has facilitated a religious revival in the national public sphere, combining religious sentiment within a highly individualised and digitalised society. This paper analyses the challenges of the digital divide in the local public sphere of pondok pesantren (Indonesian Islamic boarding schools). With a lack of digital access and democratic practices in day-to-day pondok pesantren life, communalistic religious practices have dominated the public sphere of these boarding schools. Within such complexity, this paper deliberates on how the local and national contexts in Indonesia shed light on the multidimensionality of the public sphere.

Beyond Personal Factor: A Multilevel Analysis for Predicting the Effect of Moral Self-regulation and School Climate on Muslim Adolescent Aggressivity

Aggressive behaviors among adolescents have been increasingly observed in Indonesian Islamic boarding schools (pesantren), garnering significant attention due to their incongruity with the schools' ethos. Addressing these behaviors in pesantren requires a different approach from mainstream schools due to their unique characteristics. This study investigates the impact of moral self-regulation and school climate on aggressiveness among Muslim adolescents, using a multilevel analysis that considers both individual and institutional factors within the educational setting as units of analysis. This quantitative study involved 428 participants (mean=16.45, SD=1.01) both males and females from ten pesantren in three provinces in Indonesia selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected using the modified version of the aggressivity scale, moral self-regulation scale, and school climate scale. They were analyzed using multilevel regression analysis techniques with the aid of the R lmerTest program. An initial evaluation of the need for multilevel analysis was done by checking the significance of the Likelihood Ratio Test (LRT) results for the Intercept models and Intraclass correlation (ICC) above 5%. LRT and Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) were used as the selection criteria for the best hierarchical models involving random intercepts and random slopes. The study found that better moral self-regulation in students significantly reduces adolescent aggressivity. Additionally, a positive school climate helps prevent aggressive behavior among students. Addressing aggression in Muslim adolescents in Indonesia requires focusing on both individual and school factors that promote positive behavior, emphasizing the importance of moral self-regulation and a supportive school environment.

The Position of English in the Linguistic Schoolscapes in an Indonesian Islamic Boarding School

The choice of use of languages ​​in schools, including in the linguistic schoolscapes, represents the contestation of language identities, ideologies, and power. This study looks at the position of English, as opposed to Indonesian, Arabic, and Javanese, in the linguistic schoolscapes in an Indonesian Islamic boarding school in Central Java. A descriptive qualitative method and the theoretical framework of language planning and policy (Spolsky, 2004) are used to analyze the data. The findings show that Javanese and Indonesian are used in daily communication. English and Arabic are taught in the language program. In the signs at the boarding school, English is the second language to be used frequently at the linguistic school cape, after Indonesian, while Javanese, as the students' everyday language, is far behind. The implication of the linguistic school landscape finding in this research is that foreign languages ​​such as English, Arabic, and others considered necessary have the potential to become a new development in language teaching and learning.

The Development of Student Reading Skills in Arabic for Reading Islamic Classical Books Using the Arabic Learning Model at Indonesian Islamic Boarding Schools

Arabic literacy skills are essential for Muslim learners to comprehend religious texts; however, when trying to improve these skills, students face numerous obstacles which require immediate attention. This study aims to develop and evaluate an Arabic learning model designed to enhance the capability of students in Indonesian boarding schools to read religious books. The research follows a three-stage approach: introductory study, model development, and model validation. The study takes place in Al-Jawami and Al-Falah boarding schools in West Java Province, Indonesia. These schools were selected due to the emphasis they place on the Arabic reading skills needed for comprehending religious scriptures. The findings demonstrate that the Arabic learning model utilized in this study effectively enhances the reading capacity of students. As a result, other boarding schools can also adopt this learning model to improve the Arabic literacy skills of their students.

Preparing millennials for tomorrow: The evolution of character education in Indonesian Islamic Boarding Schools

The golden generation of the Indonesian nation is superior, and the millennial generation needs to be prepared to face the social order culture, world of work, scientific advances, technology, and digitization of big data. Therefore we need an educational process that links and matches with the industrial world and global changes in the future without abandoning noble character. Character education for Indonesia's golden generation is also carried out in Islamic educational institutions, namely Islamic boarding schools; Islamic boarding schools can be seen as social capital in developing Indonesian human resources. The concept of character education is also carried out and applied at the Aufia Thayyiba International Islamic Boarding School Agam West Sumatra Islamic Boarding School, with the principles of Panca Jiwa Pondok, in building the character of the golden generation of the Indonesian nation. This study aimed to determine the formation of the nature of the golden age of the Indonesian country based on the Panca Jiwa Pondok at the Aufia Thayyiba International Islamic Boarding School Agam Islamic Boarding School, West Sumatra. This research is qualitative research using a phenomenological approach. The subjects of this study were the director of the boarding school, the leadership of the boarding school, and the teachers. Data collection methods are interviews with purposive sampling techniques, observation, and documentation. The data is then analyzed using the inductive method, which emphasizes and describes the words and draws conclusions from these observations. The study results show that the formation of the character of the golden generation of the Indonesian nation is Aufia Thayyiba Agam International Islamic Boarding School by making the Panca Jiwa Pondok a philosophical foundation for its students to build character coupled with excellent programs and suitable methods.

Enhancing Arabic Speaking Skills: A Societal Approach at an Indonesian Islamic Boarding School University - Implementation Challenges and Remedies

The research explores the implementation of teaching speaking skills to first-semester Arabic language students at the University of Islamic Boarding School in Indonesia, using a social approach. It aims to comprehensively describe the process, covering objectives, the roles of lecturers and students, discussion themes, teaching methods, media, and evaluation. The study employs a descriptive qualitative method with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. Insights from the findings highlight the sociological perspective of learning objectives, emphasizing the lecturer's role in fostering social interactions through discussions. Both the lecturer and students' roles are examined in a societal context, underlining the lecturer's societal responsibilities and students' readiness for societal engagement. Discussion themes include social elements such as good behavior, Islamic education, and youth. The teaching method involves a conversational approach with cooperative learning strategies. Classroom media is limited to books and boards, while dormitories are equipped with LED TVs broadcasting Arabic-language religious speeches. Challenges faced by students are categorized into internal (lack of personal motivation) and external problems (shortage of classrooms and inadequate bathroom facilities). The study provides insights into the practical and sociological aspects of teaching speaking skills in an Islamic educational environment.

Risk Factors Associated with Scabies Occurring in Islamic Boarding Schools: Literature Review

Background: Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia, in particular, have classic health problems. Some diseases that are common in Islamic boarding schools are scabies, shortness of breath, fever, fainting, cough and cold with influenza, gastritis/ulcer, and so on. And the most common health problem in Islamic boarding schools is scabies. It seems that students who live in boarding schools are "obliged" to experience an itchy disease characterized by symptoms of mruntus (pustules), redness, and itching. There is a saying that being a boarding school student is not valid if you don't suffer from itchy skin. Scabies and hut children's diseases are the same. Personal health, knowledge, teacher and peer support are some of the causes. Aims: The purpose of this literature review was to identify some risk factors for scabies in Indonesian Islamic boarding schools. Method: The research was conducted using relevant literature databases, such as google scholar,n SageJournal and PubMed. The keyword used for this literature review was "scabies in Islamic boarding schools". The literature search was limited from 2013 - 2022. There were 11 articles that were relevant and related to scabies that occurred in boarding schools. Results: The results of the 11 articles showed that personal hygiene has a lot to do with and even influences the incidence of scabies in some boarding schools. Conclusion: So improving the personal hygiene of students is one of the important factors in preventing the incidence of scabies in Islamic boarding schools.

Development of Calligraphy Art in Indonesian Islamic Boarding Schools

Islamic boarding schools are known to the public because many of the students' works are introduced through culture and religion so that these works are known to the outside community. In Islamic boarding schools, students are also taught to study religious knowledge and deepen it in an effort to create a generation whose character is formed in accordance with Islamic law. So it is no longer surprising to find Islamic boarding school alumni who have good scientific character. If you find a work of calligraphy art in a shop, what comes to mind is that this work is one of the works of Islamic boarding school children. So that it attracts the attention of parents to enroll their children in Islamic boarding schools because of the works created by these students. The developments that can be seen at this time are the many impacts of the influence of calligraphy in Islamic boarding schools and outside Islamic boarding schools. The impact of the art of calligraphy has had an influence on the development of Islam. The purpose of writing this article is to find out about the art of calligraphy in Islamic boarding schools. In this research, the author used a descriptive qualitative method through a literature study approach, taking reference material from journals, books, articles, and others, as mandatory material for this research.

How Psychological Ownership Increases Subordinate Commitment in Islamic Spirituality Workplace? A Case of Indonesian Islamic Boarding School

How Psychological Ownership Increases Subordinate Commitment in Islamic Spirituality Workplace? A Case of Indonesian Islamic Boarding School

Community Economic Development through a Sufism Perspective In Indonesian Islamic Boarding School

This article explored how to develop a Sufism-based community economy at the Al- Hanif Islamic Boarding School in Bandar Lampung City, Indonesia. The authors used qualitative field research with a descriptive analysis technique to describe economic development. The results of this study were one of the teachings highly emphasized in the Sufism-based Islamic boarding school conducted by Al-Hanif Lampung is the belief that religious perfection consists of three dimensions: Imān, Islām, and Iḥsān. Economic development in the Boarding School community empowerment process is carried out independently without assistance from the government through Bait al-Māl wa Tamwīl (BMT), drinking water companies, and schools. This Islamic Boarding School also applies the Islamic economic system in its business, such as the profit-sharing (muḍārabah) system, and prioritizes community empowerment to benefit the surrounding community. Moral Sufism values are implemented in the industrial economy, including the concepts of Ikhlāş ‘sincerely’, zuhd ‘asceticism’, takhalī (emptying the heart from despicable qualities), tahalī (filling the heart from commendable qualities), and tajalī (self-approach to Allah). The business aims to open up employment opportunities for the local community, which will later bring prosperity to the community; a profit-sharing system is also implemented in the trading system; whatever profits are obtained will be shared with the manager, and then the existing profits will be used for operations and activities that benefit the local community. Running an independent business will become a source of income for carrying out religious activities and become a job opportunity for the local community. Practicing the concept of Sufism in a modern ascetic manner is also hoped that it can foster spiritual values.

Single-sex “Pesantren” schools: Unravelling girls’ and boys’ peer connections and their impacts on wellbeing and learning outcomes.

This study investigates the intricacies of single-sex education in Pesantren/ Indonesian Islamic boarding schools by examining student social interactions and their impacts on wellbeing and learning outcomes. Using a two-stage-stratified sample of 547 students in single-sex classrooms, notable disparities were revealed through Independent sample t-tests. Boys displayed lower academic achievement and higher incidences of verbal and cyberbullying compared to girls. Multigroup Path analysis emphasized the greater impacts of peer belonging and bullying on girls' wellbeing and learning outcomes in contrast to boys. Within male classrooms, differences in happiness and learning motivation based on age were observed, indicating heightened positive emotions and enthusiasm for learning among younger male students. The study uncovered intricate relationships between wellbeing and learning attitudes in both groups, highlighting their interconnected nature. These findings underscore the importance of fostering collaborative, supportive, and tailored educational environments in single-gender settings to effectively address gender-specific challenges and promote effective learning.

Eco-Theology; Habits and Lifestyle of Santri in Indonesian Islamic Boarding Schools

Eco-Theology; Habits and Lifestyle of Santri in Indonesian Islamic Boarding Schools

Ecopedagogy in Action: An Ethnographic Exploration of Environmental Preservation Strategies in Pesantren

The exploitation of gold mining, environmental degradation, and the evident impacts of global warming signal a societal lack of awareness regarding ecological and social hazards. Recognizing the significance of ecological awareness, educational institutions, particularly Islamic boarding schools, are mandated to contribute to the creation of environmentally conscious communities. This research employs a qualitative ethnographic approach to elucidate the practical strategies employed by Indonesian Islamic boarding schools in environmental preservation. The study encompasses four institutions: Islamic Boarding School Biharul Ulum, Agroecology, Bogor; Islamic Boarding School Daarul Falah Bogor; and Islamic Boarding School Ath-Thoriq, Garut. Findings reveal that all three Islamic boarding schools have cultivated environmental consciousness through ecopedagogy, engaging in activities such as planting productive trees within their premises and the surrounding communities. Ecopedagogy involves selecting superior seeds, planting, fertilizing, and harvesting. Additionally, these institutions partake in environmental conservation by raising livestock, including chickens, goats, cows, and fish. Rooted in the teachings of the Al-Qur'an and Hadith, ecopedagogy is delivered through face-to-face instruction, in-depth discussions, and practical field guidance. This ecopedagogical approach, aligned with Islamic teachings, showcases the commitment of these Islamic boarding schools to instilling environmental preservation values in their students, reflecting a comprehensive approach to ecological consciousness.

Exploring Modernity, Nurturing Tradition: The Pesantren Leaders' Journey in Japan

The COVID-19 pandemic, from early 2020, compelled rigorous border restrictions among nations. Travel between countries became virtually impossible to curb the virus's rampant spread. All plans involving face-to-face human interactions had to be abandoned except for essential pandemic-related activities. Consequently, the scheduled leaders' visits from Indonesian Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) to Japan during this period had to be withdrawn as well.This annual event, initiated in 2004 through collaboration between the Center for the Study of Islam and Society (PPIM) at Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University of Jakarta and the Government of Japan, aims primarily to enhance understanding and cultivate friendship between Japan and Indonesia, particularly among the Muslim community. Over nearly two decades, this program facilitated the participation of 157 leaders (kiai and nyai) from diverse regions in Indonesia, enabling them to observe contemporary developments in Japanese society while exchanging insights into the characteristics of Indonesia's Muslim community with the local people. Domestically, this initiative also desired to strengthen networks among pesantrens.

Implementation of a Philosophical Framework to Foster Critical Thinking in Islamic Education for Boarding School Students in Indonesia

Indonesian Islamic education, with its rich traditions, must change quickly to keep up with the times. This study investigates how philosophical frameworks are used in Indonesian Islamic boarding schools, or pesantren, and how they affect students' development of critical thinking abilities. A mixed-methods approach was used in the research, incorporating document analysis, observations, interviews, and surveys. With an average score of 3.78, the quantitative results showed a moderate level of philosophical framework integration within the program. With an average score of 4.21, students felt they had significantly improved their critical thinking abilities, indicating the usefulness of these frameworks. These outcomes were supported by qualitative data that emphasized students' excitement, teachers' acknowledgment of their ability, and administrators' support. Obstacles such limited resources, cultural awareness, and the requirement for teacher preparation were noted. Nonetheless, there are advantages to these difficulties as well, such as the chance to foster critical thinking and global competency. The study provides guidance for curriculum creators and policy makers, highlighting the possible advantages of incorporating philosophical frameworks into the larger educational environment.

Breaking The Silence: Civil society organizations promoting women’s personal security against sexual violence in Jombang Islamic boarding schools

The prevalence of sexual violence against women (SVAW) in Indonesian Islamic boarding schools highlights that these institutions have not yet become safe spaces. The physical and psychological harm of sexual violence experienced by women poses a significant threat to their human security, a fundamental right that the state should ideally ensure. However, promoting personal security requires the collective support of society as a whole. This study focuses on Jombang Regency's pesantren (Islamic boarding schools), which is renowned as a city of Islamic education or “Kota Santri”. It explores the role of local civil society organizations (CSOs) in promoting personal security against sexual violence in these settings. Through qualitative methods such as in-depth interviews with CSOs’ representatives and a comprehensive literature review from 2017 to 2022, the research reveals that CSOs in Jombang Regency engage in prevention, protection, and empowerment. However, the roles are not fully optimized, particularly in terms of protection, due to limited implementation and a focus on case management. The findings highlight the importance of implementing binding policies to govern pesantren management and encourage active participation in preventing and addressing sexual violence within religious educational institutions.
 CSOs, islamic boarding school, personal security, pesantren, sexual violence against women

A Corelation between Poor Motivation and The Efficiency of Female Students in Speaking Skills at Indonesian Islamic Boarding School | 'Alaaqah bayna Dha'f Al-Daafi'iyyah wa Kafaaah Thaalibah fi Mahaarah Al-Kalaam bi Al-Ma'had Al-Islaamiy Al-Induuniisiy

Most demotivating research focuses on the factors of students’ low interest in learning a second language. The purpose of this study is to find out if the state of demotivation in Darullughah Wadda’wah Islamic Boarding School, the female students’ speaking proficiency, and the influence of demotivation towards the female students’ speaking skills. The techniques used to complete data in this study were questionnaires, observation and interviews. The data were then analyzed by the Pearson correlation coefficient to measure variable X (Demotivation) and variable Y (Proficiency in speaking Arabic). The results of this study showed that 1) 3.2% of students did not feel demotivated, 41.93% of students at a low level of demotivation, 48.48% were at a moderate level of demotivation, and 6.54% felt a high level of demotivation. 2) 6.7% of students had excellent scores in Arabic speaking, 6.7% were fair, and 86.6% were good. Demotivation does not correlate with speaking skills because the ability to speak Arabic had a significant result of 0.571 which was greater than 0.000. This study recommends that the teachers need to perceive the level of student motivation to create a comfortable learning environment and provide solutions when demotivation occurs.