Journal of Educational Management Research
Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026)

Curriculum Management Practices in Pesantren-Based Education for Students' Character Development

Fika Wahdatul Ummah (Universitas Islam Zainul Hasan Genggong)
Poppy Rachman (Universitas Islam Zainul Hasan Genggong)
Arifia Retna Yunita (Universitas Islam Zainul Hasan Genggong)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of pesantren-based curriculum management in fostering students' character within an Islamic boarding school. A qualitative approach employing a case study design was adopted to obtain an in-depth understanding of curriculum management practices. Data were collected through observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis involving school leaders, teachers, boarding administrators, and students. Data analysis followed the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, while the trustworthiness of the findings was ensured through source and technique triangulation. The findings reveal that pesantren-based curriculum management is implemented through integrated curriculum planning that combines formal and religious education within a twenty-four-hour boarding system, systematic implementation of religious, academic, and character-building activities, and continuous evaluation through attendance records, student monitoring, and direct supervision. These practices effectively cultivate students' religious values, discipline, independence, responsibility, humility, and social awareness through sustained habituation and exemplary role modeling. The study implies that integrating formal education with pesantren values through comprehensive curriculum management provides an effective framework for strengthening character education and may serve as a reference for developing value-based curriculum management in other Islamic boarding schools.

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Journal Info

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jemr

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Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Educational Management Research is an international peer-reviewed journal which publishes original and significant contributions to educational management, administration, and leadership, in its broadest sense, from all over the world. This includes primary research projects in schools ...