Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences

Applying an Islamic Boarding School’s English Vocabulary Teaching Model at a Boarding Based Vocational School

Walidin, Bahrul (Unknown)
Purnomo, Maslathif Dwi (Unknown)
Daulay, Sholihatul Hamidah (Unknown)
Mardhiah, Ainol (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study examines how a modern Islamic boarding school’s English vocabulary delivery model is used in a boarding based Vocational School. The study aimed to describe the model's use, its benefits, and students' learning processes in vocational education. To investigate this, a qualitative case study was used. Data was collected through class observation, interviews, and documents from SMKS IT Manahilul Irfan in North Aceh, Indonesia. The findings reveal that boarding-school learning practices such as daily vocabulary routines, peer-assisted learning, and the establishment of an English-speaking environment, substantially enhance students’ vocabulary development and communicative confidence. The dormitory context provides continuous language exposure and frequent opportunities for authentic interaction, thereby strengthening both students’ linguistic competence and character formation. Teachers reported that this learning model effectively motivates students and fosters discipline, although challenges remain, such as limited instructional time and varying proficiency levels among learners. Therefore, integrating contemporary boarding-school pedagogical approaches with vocational education offers a comprehensive and contextually relevant framework for vocabulary learning. This integration not only improves students’ English proficiency but also cultivates moral values, self-regulation, and responsibility, thereby contributing to curriculum innovation and offering practical insights for character-oriented language education

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JES

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

Description

JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...