From Strategy to Practice: A Roadmap for Implementing an Integrated Dormitory Curriculum for I’dadiyah Students in Islamic Boarding Schools

Muhammad Zaki  Maulana; Mohammad Rifai

doi:10.61987/jemr.v4i3.1236

Authors

Muhammad Zaki Maulana Universitas Nurul Jadid
Mohammad Rifai Universitas Nurul Jadid

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61987/jemr.v4i3.1236

Keywords:

Dormitory Curriculum, I’dadiyah Students, Integrated Learning Roadmap, Character Building

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore strategic approaches for implementing and optimizing a dormitory-based curriculum while designing a practical learning roadmap for new I’dadiyah students. Unlike conventional education, the dormitory curriculum emphasizes not only academic achievement but also character building and essential life skills. Adopting a case study design with a qualitative approach, data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis related to the I’dadiyah dormitory program. The findings highlight the importance of synergy among administrators, educators, and students, supported by a structured learning roadmap. This roadmap outlines three key stages: adaptation, reinforcement of basic competencies, and personal development. By integrating holistic learning methods with continuous evaluation, the dormitory curriculum can be effectively optimized to foster both intellectual and moral growth. The study concludes by recommending the strengthening of monitoring and evaluation systems as well as the active engagement of all stakeholders. Such strategic implementation ensures that the dormitory curriculum functions not merely as an academic framework but as a transformative model for cultivating well-rounded, resilient, and capable students in the pesantren environment.

References

Amoloria, S. R. L., Datul, H. J. M., Penit, J. P., Sola, J. S., & Agutaya, E. G. L. (2025). Diplomas and duties: A phenomenological study of student council members' balancing academics and student government responsibilities (Doctoral dissertation, Central Philippine University).

Arroisi, J., Mustopa, R. H. B. C., & Djayusman, R. (2025). Coping the discrepancy between moral and intellectual achievement: the model integration of higher education and modern Islamic Boarding Schools in Indonesia. Indonesian Journal of Islam and Muslim Societies. https://doi.org/10.18326/ijims.v14i2.231-257

Ashokkumar, M. R. (2025). Components of Time Management: Happiness and Resilience. Educational Psychology, 83(3), 405-410.

Basori, R., Raharjo, T. J., Prihatin, T., & Yulianto, A. (2023). Maintaining Salafi Values through Innovative Management Practices at Pesantren. Jurnal Pendidikan Islam. https://doi.org/10.15575/jpi.v9i2.25376

Blyznyuk, T., & Kachak, T. (2024). Benefits of interactive learning for students' critical thinking skills improvement. Journal of Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, 11(1), 94-102.

Carnawi, C., Zamzami, Z., Nasoha, A. M. M., Muarif, Y. Z., & Abdullah, I. (2024). Management Strategy for the Development of Pesantren’s Hidden Curriculum in Schools. DINIKA : Academic Journal of Islamic Studies. https://doi.org/10.22515/dinika.v9i1.9525

Dorfman-Furman, G. (2024, March). Academy's role in fostering lifelong learning and self-development in a knowledge-based society. In 2024 IEEE World Engineering Education Conference (EDUNINE) (pp. 1-4). IEEE.

England, A. (2021). Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods. Research for Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79956-4_5

Española, R., & Ouano, J. A. (2024). Understanding motivation loss and behavioral disengagement of tertiary students in flexible learning: a self-determination theory perspective. Malaysian Journal of Learning and Instruction, 21(1), 217-247.

Haq, M., & Yasin, N. (2025). Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methodology paradigms. Journal of Practical Studies in Education, 6(6), 15–29. https://doi.org/10.46809/jpse.v6i6.144

He, W., & Zeng, N. (2025). The relationship between university dormitory environmental factors and students’ informal learning experiences: a case study of three universities in Guangdong Province. Buildings, 15(14), 2518.

Lim, W. M. (2024). What Is Qualitative Research? An Overview and Guidelines. Australasian Marketing Journal, 33, 199–229. https://doi.org/10.1177/14413582241264619

Maa’uun, H. Al, Muhammedi, S., Khoirunnisa, A., & Fauzi, M. (2025). Enhancing Holistic Student Development through the Integration of Tarbiyah and Riayah Education. At-Tadzkir: Islamic Education Journal. https://doi.org/10.59373/attadzkir.v4i2.151

Maulana, M. Z., & Rifai, M. (2025). From Strategy to Practice: A Roadmap for Implementing an Integrated Dormitory Curriculum for I’dadiyah Students in Islamic Boarding Schools. Journal of Educational Management Research, 4(3), 1233-1253.

Mumpuni, D. A., Harsono, H., & Fathoni, A. (2025). Optimizing Student Learning Outcomes: The Role of School Environment in Islamic Elementary Schools. AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan, 17(2), 3379-3391.

Mustafidin, A., Fahsin, M., Hakim, A., & Hidayatullah, M. A. (2024). Integrative curriculum innovation in responding to globalization: A case study of darul amanah islamic boarding school. At Turots: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam, 473-483.

Orr, R. B., Gormally, C., & Brickman, P. (2024). A road map for planning course transformation using learning objectives. CBE—Life Sciences Education, 23(2), es4.

Pratiwi, S. (2024). The Management of Integrated Madrasah-Islamic Boarding School Curriculum to Enhance Graduated Student Quality At Azmania Boarding School Ponorogo. Southeast Asian Journal of Islamic Education Management. https://doi.org/10.21154/sajiem.v5i2.346

Pulungan, M. S., Rizal, F., & Fajarini, U. (2025). How do students adapt to Islamic boarding school? An exploration of factors that affect school well-being. Psikis: Jurnal Psikologi Islami, 11(2), 329-342.

Rahmadani, L. S., & Raharja, S. (2025). Revitalizing Islamic Education: The Role of Management and Curriculum Design in Addressing Social Change in Pesantren. Fikri : Jurnal Kajian Agama, Sosial Dan Budaya. https://doi.org/10.25217/jf.v10i1.6166

Setiyorini, N. D., & Ibad, M. (2025). The Role of Pesantren Education in Preparing Students to be Globally Competitive and Have Noble Morals. ALSYS. https://doi.org/10.58578/alsys.v5i5.6988

Setyawan, B., Ulya, C., Hidayah, S. N., & Tawandorloh, K.-A. (2023). Implementation of Islamic Approach-based Curriculum in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) Boarding School to Strengthen Students’ Religious Character. MUDARRISA: Jurnal Kajian Pendidikan Islam. https://doi.org/10.18326/mdr.v15i1.113-134

Suriansyah, A., & Bachri, A. A. (2025). The Dormitory as a Moral Laboratory: Leadership Strategies for Boarding-Based Moral Development in Indonesian Madrasahs. Journal of Cultural Analysis and Social Change, 1227-1241.

Yuldasheva, L. L. (2025). Understanding the causes of students’ academic disengagement and strategies for improvement. Ta’lim Innovatsiyasi Va Integratsiyasi, 40(1), 226-235.

Zhang, L., & Ma, Y. (2023). A study of the impact of project-based learning on student learning effects: A meta-analysis study. Frontiers in psychology, 14, 1202728.