Integrating Pesantren Practices into the Merdeka Curriculum: A Case Study of Pondok Kilatan and the Dimension of Faith in God
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https://doi.org/10.21274/taalum.2025.13.2.88-102Keywords:
Merdeka Curriculum, P5 Dimension, Pondok KilatanAbstract
Purpose – This research endeavors to investigate the operations of the lightning boarding school as a manifestation of the Strengthening the Profile of Pancasila Students Project (P5). One of which P5 dimension is the faith in God. Through the initiatives of the lightning boarding school, the dimensions of P5 can be actualized within the environment of the Tarbiyatul Falah Islamic boarding school, aligned with the boarding school's local curriculum.
Methods– This study employs a descriptive qualitative methodology, with data collection executed through participatory observation. Interviews were conducted with the boarding house administrators, participants, and educators. The interviews were carried out in an informal manner to ensure that the presence of the researcher did not impede the ongoing activities of the flash boarding house. The findings suggest that the pesantren (Islamic boarding house) as a collaborator with formal schools for facilitating the implementation of P5.
Findings – Dimensions of faith in God illustrate that religious education cannot be imparted solely through intraclass activities. Tarbiyatul Falah Islamic boarding has a islamic curriculum. The execution of the educational process is bolstered by a representative learning methodology, learning schedule, an adequate learning environment, and the sorogan and bandongan instructional techniques. Pondok Kilatan as a manifesting of intracuriculer education.
Limitations – This research is constrained by a brief research duration and participants of the flash camp who rotate every five days.
value – This study presents recommendations, innovations, and overarching insights for formal school. Pesantren elevates religious ethical values. Other school able to collaborate with pesantren or comparable religious institutions.
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