Character Education Strategy Through Systemic-Integrative Model in Modern Pesantren Ar-Raudlatul Hasanah Medan

Abstract

This research aims to find out the character values developed in Ar-Raudlatul Hasanah pesantren and its implementation strategy. This research method uses qualitative methods with descriptive types of analytical. The results showed that the implementation of character education in Ar-Raudlatul Hasanah boarding school refers to a systemic-integrative model. All components of education in the formation of santri's character have a strong relationship with each other that is built systematically and integrated. All santri activities from waking up in the morning to going back to sleep at night accumulated in the pesantren system and culture based on the values of Panca Jiwa consisting of sincerity, simplicity, independence, Ukhuwah Islamiyah, Freedom. In addition, pesantren also developed the motto that is virtuous, able-bodied, knowledgeable, free-thinking, and charitable. These character-building values are applied and developed systemically-integratively through learning activities in the KMI curriculum, the formation of pesantren culture/ culture, and through co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Methods used in the application of character education values are direction, transparency, assignment, training, habituation, discipline, appreciation, and punishment. Therefore, it can be said that Pesantren Ar-Raudlatul Hasanah is a modern system pesantren that applies character education systematically and is integrated into the overall totality of education starting from the learning process, pesantren management, and daily activities.