Jurnal Epistemic : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): September 2026

Strategic Planning of Teacher Human Resource Development to Improve Teaching Quality in Pesantren

Deli Purnawan (Sunan Gunung Djati Islamic State Universiti Bandung, West Java)
Adi Rosadi (Kharisma Nusantara Institute Sukabumi, West Java)
Ade Nurpriatna (Kharisma Nusantara Institute Sukabumi, West Java)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2026

Abstract

The quality of education in pesantren is determined by teacher quality, yet pesantren in Indonesia face persistent challenges in managing teacher human resources, particularly regarding welfare, professional development, and recognition. This study analyzes the strategic planning of teacher human resource (HR) development to improve teaching quality at Pesantren Nurhasanat, Jatisari, Karawang, using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as the analytical framework. A qualitative narrative approach was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentary analysis with ten informants representing teachers, administrative staff, and institutional leaders. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model, with credibility ensured through triangulation and member checking. Physiological and safety needs remain partially unmet due to financial constraints, delayed salary payments, and the absence of pension and occupational insurance schemes. Social needs are moderately fulfilled through collegial relationships and kinship culture, though formal professional learning communities are absent and leadership support is inconsistent. Esteem and self-actualization needs are developing but remain sporadic and individualistic rather than systemic. Effective HR planning in pesantren must integrate Maslow's hierarchical framework with Islamic values, prioritizing foundational welfare before advancing to professional actualization. The study contributes an Islamic-Modified Maslow Hierarchy model for educational HR development..

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Journal Info

Abbrev

epistemic

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Epistemic Journal is an academic journal that publishes all studies in the fields of education, learning, teaching, curriculum development, learning environment, teacher education, educational technology, educational development from various types of research such as surveys, research & development, ...