AL-WIJDyAN: Journal of Islamic Education Studies. Volume 9. Nomor 3. Juli 2024, p-ISSN: 2541-2051. online -ISSN: 2541-3961 Available online at http://ejournal. id/index. php/alwijdan Received: Juni 2024 Accepted: Juni 2024 Published: Juli 2024 Efforts Of Islamic Boarding School Management To Improve The Life Skills Of Students At The Raudlatul Ulum 1 Putri Islamic Boarding School Fitri Ayu Kurnia. Abdulloh Universitas Al-Qolam Malang. Universitas Al-Qolam Malang Email: Fitriayukurnia20@alqolam. id, abdulloh@alqolam. Abstract Islamic boarding schools . ondok pesantre. are regarded as vital educational institutions that play an important role in the progress and development of education. Additionally, they are considered alternative solutions for various educational challenges. This educational model, which focuses on religious studies, particularly Islam, has become a model and the precursor for the current educational system in Indonesia. Implementing life skills education within these institutions produces highly competitive students. With life skills training, they become more productive and capable of competing in the job market. The research questions are: . What efforts do the administrators of Pondok Pesantren make to enhance students' life skills? . What are the outcomes of these efforts? The objectives are: . To identify the efforts made by Pondok Pesantren administrators to enhance the life skills of students, and . To determine the results of these efforts. The findings indicate that instilling educational values in Islamic boarding schools through muhadhoroh . and extracurricular activities have a positive impact. The strategies used to instill Islamic educational values through muhadhoroh and extracurricular activities have proven effective. Keywords: Islamic boarding schools. Life skills. Religious education Abstrak Pondok pesantren sebagai salah satu lembaga pendidikan yang dinilai mempunyai peran penting dalam kemajuan dan pengembangan dunia pendidikan. Selain itu, pondok pesantren juga dianggap sebagai solusi alternatif bagi pemecahan berbagai bentuk pendidikan. Padahal model pendidikan yang berfokus pada dunia keagamaan khususnya Islam ini menjadi panutan dan cikal bakal model pendidikan di Indonesia saat ini. pendidikan life skills dalam suatu lembaga pendidikan akan menghasilkan output santri yang memiliki daya kompetisi yang tinggi. Dengan bekal life skills mereka akan lebih produktif dan mampu bersaing di dunia kerja. Rumusan masalah yaitu . Upaya Pengurus Pondok Pesantren Dalam Meningkatkan Life Skill Santri . Bagaimana hasil dari Upaya Pengurus Pondok Pesantren Dalam Meningkatkan Life Skill Santri. Tujuan yaitu . Untuk mengetahui Upaya Pengurus Pondok Pesantren Dalam Meningkatkan Life Skill Santri . Untuk mengetahui hasil dari Upaya Pengurus Pondok Pesantren Dalam Meningkatkan Life Skill Santri. Hasil dari pembahasannya yaitu bahwa dalam penanaman nilainilai pendidikan di Pondok Pesantren Islam melalui muhadhoroh dan ekstrakurikur. Strategi yang telah digunakan pada penanaman nilai-nilai pendidikan Islam melalui kegitan muhadhoroh dan ekstrakurikuler di memiliki dampak yang positif. Kata Kunci: Pondok pesantren. Life skills. Pendidikan keagamaan Introduction life skills is a concrete step in preparing The evolution of Islamic boarding schools prepare students not only to extraordinary progress. Pondok Pesantren, become experts in religious knowledge but which has its roots in religious education, also to reintegrate into society as agents of stands as the oldest educational institution social change. They become independent in the country. Even though they are individuals who are not only aware of their popular. Islamic boarding schools are often status as Santri an sick , " being", but are also underestimated when compared to formal in the process of being formed and aware of educational institutions. On the other hand, being santri forever and wherever they are, " although society recognizes the quality of becoming " . Indonesia students for life in society. Islamic boarding Islamic boarding school graduates, they are not always fully recognized as legitimate Education is an effort aimed at educational institutions. However, many increasing awareness and cultivating the life Islamic boarding schools show high-quality skills of every individual throughout the performance, producing many ulama and Therefore, in this modern Millennial national leaders among their alumni . era, the education sector faces great Islamic Islamic challenges in carrying out its duties as a broad-minded understand, appreciate, and practice the individuals and directing them towards a Islamic teachings of Tafaqquh fi al-Din. prosperous life. In this context, education equips people not only to absorb the influx They are expected to be able to of global information but also to critically hone their intellect and apply the knowledge process, adapt, and innovate based on the they have gained through Islamic boarding However. Islamic boarding schools educational institution provides training to must also be responsible for the continuity hone life skills , this will produce students of the real life of their students. Teaching who have competitiveness. Because of the life When Volume 9. Nomor 3. Juli 2024. AL-WIJDyAN skills they learn, it is hoped that it can help In general, the aim of sharpening the them to continue to develop in the world of life skills of students is to improve the quality It turns out that the Islamic boarding of thinking, eliminate bad habit patterns, school has taken the right steps. In this oldest educational institution, students are students face life problems constructively, not only given religious material but also be able to solve problems innovatively and forged and honed every life skill. This shows creatively, and face the realities of life with that the learning process does not only inner and outer happiness. The principles focus on students' intelligence but also on taught by Islamic boarding schools to the formation of noble personalities. This is what then becomes an advantage in Islamic Courage and independence are Boarding schools which must always be attitudes that are always formed and taught developed and actualized by all Islamic in Islamic boarding schools. This is very boarding schools. important considering that social life needs The life skills offered by Islamic boarding schools are quite diverse. These skills include vocational skills and academic Vocational skills are skills needed in the world of work, such as technical skills. Meanwhile, academic skills include the skills to think critically, conduct research, and these two principles. Therefore, it is not surprising that there are so many Islamic boarding schools that provide quite strict rules for the students. This is done with the hope that the students will not only rely on the help of others but also become individuals in solving problems . management decision-making. 4 In essence. At the Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic education itself seeks a learning process and boarding school, various activities designed atmosphere that can provide opportunities to hone life skills include practical training for students in the form of various life skills. such as cooking, sewing, gardening, and The educational process itself is not just making handicrafts. These activities aim to about acquiring knowledge but includes train students in managing time, working implementing various processes to develop together in teams, and making wise skills, attitudes, and values that can be put into practice in students' lives now or in the performances, sports and social activities. Apart students are also taught to develop social Volume 9. Nomor 3. Juli 2024. AL-WIJDyAN and leadership skills. All of these activities school not only forms students who are are designed to enrich the students' academically superior, but also have strong experience and prepare them to become character, are competitive, and are ready to individuals who are not only intellectually make a positive contribution to society. It is intelligent but also emotionally and socially hoped that the success of this life skills program will give birth to a generation of Furthermore, the Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic boarding school also provides various workshops and seminars that present practitioners from various fields, technology, and financial management. This aims to open students' insight into various career and business opportunities that they can develop after graduating. Through this students who are not only intelligent, but also have noble character, are independent, and are ready to face the world with all its The Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic boarding school is committed to continuing to develop and improve its programs so that every student can reach their best potential and become people who are beneficial to the religion, nation, and state. workshop, students are taught to not only Most of the students who register at be job seekers, but also job creators, by the Raudlatul Ulum I Islamic boarding utilizing the skills and knowledge they have school come from various backgrounds, acquired while at the Islamic boarding cultures, and regions. Even though they Apart from that, this Islamic have different backgrounds, the goals and boarding school also integrates religious destiny of the struggle remain the same. activities as part of developing life skills. Because of their different backgrounds. Activities such as recitation, dhikr, and cultures and regions, the administrators of collective meditation are a means of the Raudlatul Ulum I Islamic boarding increasing students' piety and spirituality. school tried to unite them. Apart from This is very important, because complete life skills not only involve technical and social administrators provide them with life skills abilities, but also deep spiritual values. With This teaching not only has a good a strong foundation of faith, students are impact on individual students in honing expected to be able to face various life their skills to face more real life, apart from challenges with patience, trust, and hope . that, this teaching also forms attitudes of With this comprehensive approach, the Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic boarding togetherness, responsibility, working in teams and forms discipline in students. This Volume 9. Nomor 3. Juli 2024. AL-WIJDyAN is very important for the survival of the not only proficient in religious knowledge students after their studies and increasing the but also proficient in various practical skills potential of the students themselves. The results of observations at the The role of Islamic boarding school Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic Boarding School administrators as guides and facilitators in as an Islamic educational institution are that developing students' life skills is crucial. it seeks to open a global discourse about the However, there are still limitations in problems that arise among students after understanding the actual role of Islamic graduating from the Islamic boarding boarding school administrators in improving school, such as students not knowing what the life skills of students, as well as what to do, making it possible for other people to factors influence the effectiveness of this assume that students are incapable. Therefore, this research aims to their life problems. So the role of explore and analyze the role of Islamic administrators in Islamic boarding schools is boarding school administrators in improving to improve life skills so as to increase the the life skills of students through a case potential of their students in facing and study at Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic Boarding solving challenges that may be faced in the School. Thus, the results of this research are There is a need to perfect the life expected to contribute to the development skills of students in Islamic boarding of more effective Islamic boarding school schools by real-world demands, ensuring education strategies and programs. that these institutions do not only focus on forming students who are comprehensive religious education but also care about and ready to face various aspects of life. Therefore, the Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic Boarding This research includes field research, which is carried out methodically by collecting exercises and independent living practices data from the real world. Data collection that are embedded in the daily lives of the methods used include observation, interviews students, resulting in the acquisition of life and documentation. This research uses direct Activities such as muhadhoroh and data obtained through interviews and indirect School Method extracurricular activities become a place for learning independence and various skills. The aim is to produce graduates who are data sourced from notes, archives, photos of events, and other additional information. The data analysis process involves several stages: . collecting data, . presenting it in a meaningful Volume 9. Nomor 3. Juli 2024. AL-WIJDyAN way, and finally, . interpreting the findings to Examples of these activities include The informants or sources in this leadership education, recitation, learning Arabic and English, and making handicrafts. were the administrators Raudlatul Ulum 1 women's boarding school, activity supervisors, and several female students. Life Skills are very important to The research location was carried out at the direct life towards a better life. In Islamic Raudlatul Ulum 1 Putri Gandanglegi Islamic Boarding School in Malang. activities aimed at increasing independence, such as muhadhoroh and extracurricular Results and Discussion These activities are carried out by Research findings regarding initiatives students under the supervision of teachers or more experienced students. The benefits Islamic administrators to improve the life skills of Female students reveal that these institutions involvement include fostering a sense of instill deep faith and devotion to Allah, prioritize responsibility and fostering enthusiasm noble morals, and develop students' skills, among students. It has been explained that knowledge, and competencies. The aim is to produce experts in Islamic knowledge and Muslims who are skilled at contributing to the Islamic way of life in society. Efforts to improve the life skills of students in Islamic boarding muhadhoroh activities provide benefits, especially in the field of independent living skills, and these activities are not only intended for female students but are also schools involve perfecting, focusing and guiding attended by male students. Initially, they are them towards becoming a much better person. instructed by trained administrators. The This includes the development of academic life output of muhadhoroh activities can be felt skills, also known as intellectual skills or by the students themselves, including public scientific thinking capacity, and personal life speaking, storytelling, dancing, and drama skills that are important for self-awareness, activities, which were developed as a means including positive thinking, gratitude, self- to hone the students' speech skills and confidence, responsibility, and being part of community life. Social life skills include empathy and offering help to others. In the context of Islamic boarding schools, these skills Apart from that, this activity can be extended to the local community, thereby further improving the social life skills or enthusiasm of students as a group, teaching are obtained by students through extracurricular them to not only focus on personal interests activities at Islamic boarding schools such as but also care about the community around Raudlatul Ulum 1 which is a forum for students to explore and develop their interests and Volume 9. Nomor 3. Juli 2024. AL-WIJDyAN In addition to these initiatives. Islamic Islamic boarding schools organize Ubudiyah encouraging them to consider enrolling their activities related to the development of life children in institutions such as Raudlatul skills which aim to foster a sense of Ulum 1. Developing independent living responsibility, self- confidence and initiative. skills is a priority in every Islamic boarding These school, because it is important for students important for independence in various to learn independence. Parents who send activities, including reciting the Koran, their children to these schools often do so cleaning duties, and managing the students' with the hope that they will become These activities can increase self- independent and gain a deep understanding of religious knowledge. Islamic boarding encourage proactive behavior, thus making schools aspire to continue to foster activities the Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic Boarding that build independent living skills, creating School opportunities for female graduates to have developing independent living skills. The significant benefits that will be useful for development of these skills is further them in making contributions to their supported by formal and informal education country and religion in the future. which is also a key factor in improving academic life skills, thus making Islamic boarding schools in great demand. Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic boarding school continues to strive to improve the quality of education and training for female Researchers noted that the Raudlatul students through various activities that hone Ulum I Islamic boarding school experienced life skills. These activities not only focus on an increase in the number of female academic and religious aspects, but also students every year. Life skills activities at the include the development of practical skills Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic Boarding School that are beneficial for the daily lives and have the potential to shape the future of future of the students. Every year, the students in society. On special occasions increase in the number of female students in such as Eid al- Adha. National Santri Day. Islamic boarding schools shows that the Independence community has confidence in the quality of anniversaries, students participate actively, the education provided. The life skills activities held at this Islamic boarding performing arts. This enthusiasm attracts school, such as cooking, sewing, handicraft the interest of outsiders who are not familiar skills, as well as communication and Day. Volume 9. Nomor 3. Juli 2024. AL-WIJDyAN leadership skills, are important provisions and religion. Thus, the Raudlatul Ulum 1 for the students to play an active role in Islamic boarding school continues to be Santri participation in various events committed to improving the quality of such as Eid al-Adha. National Santri Day, education and training provided to its Independence Day, and Islamic boarding Through targeted and sustainable school birthdays, not only improves their programs, this Islamic boarding school will skills but also builds a sense of self continue to produce a generation that is Active independent, skilled and ready to contribute involvement in these events shows how the to society, the country and religion. The Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic boarding school is hope is that graduates of the Raudlatul able to produce a generation that is Ulum 1 Islamic boarding school will not independent, broad-minded and has good only be successful in the academic and social skills. spiritual world, but also have life skills that The independence taught at Islamic boarding schools is one of the main reasons will make them superior and useful in the parents choose to send their children here. In 2024, the Raudlatul Ulum 1 With holistic education, students not only Islamic boarding school will continue to gain in-depth religious knowledge, but also experience significant growth in terms of life skills that make them better prepared to the number of students and the quality of face future challenges. This is in line with education offered. The number of female the hopes of parents who want their students is increasing, reflecting the high children to grow into individuals who are level of public trust in this Islamic boarding This encourages Islamic boarding sufficient provisions to contribute positively schools to continue to innovate and to society. Furthermore, graduates of the improve existing programs, to ensure that Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic boarding school every student gets the best education and in are expected to be able to bring positive accordance with the needs of the times . change to their environment. With the skills and knowledge they have acquired, female students can become agents of change who help build a better society. These advantages make them no longer looked down upon, but rather as valuable assets for the nation development program, the Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic boarding school has added various new activities that are more varied and relevant to current developments. Activities Volume 9. Nomor 3. Juli 2024. AL-WIJDyAN entrepreneurial innovations is the introduction of a student development such as time management and exchange program with other Islamic leadership are part of the additional boarding schools in various regions. This curriculum given to Santri. 12 With this program provides an opportunity for activity, the students are expected to be able students to experience learning in a different to develop their potential more optimally environment, exchange ideas, and expand and be ready to compete in the world of their network of friends. It is hoped that this Apart from that. Islamic boarding experience can open students' insight into cultural diversity and strengthen the sense of external institutions and organizations to unity among Muslims. This collaboration covers areas such as information technology, business, health and the environment. Through these collaborative programs, students get the opportunity to learn from experts and practitioners in various fields, so that their insight and skills become broader and In the academic field, the Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic boarding school continues to improve the quality of teaching by adopting modern learning methods that are interactive and fun. Technology is also utilized optimally, with the introduction of students to study anywhere and at any time. The use of this technology not only To commemorate major holidays facilitates the teaching and learning process, such as Eid al-Adha. National Santri Day, but also prepares students to face the Independence Day, and Islamic boarding increasingly advanced digital era. With school birthdays, various additional activities are also held. 2024 will be a year full of Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic boarding school activities involving the active participation in 2024 is expected to be able to produce of students, such as skills competitions, graduates who are not only academically and handicraft product exhibitions, motivational spiritually intelligent but also have adequate These life skills. Graduates of this Islamic boarding activities not only improve the students' school are expected to be able to become individuals who are independent, broad- strengthen the relationship between the minded, and ready to contribute positively Islamic to society, the country, and religion. They surrounding community. One of the latest will become agents of change who bring MSME Volume 9. Nomor 3. Juli 2024. AL-WIJDyAN benefits and goodness wherever they are, combination makes Raudlatul Ulum 1 a making the Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic favorite choice for many people. boarding school a reliable place to form a generation of excellence and character. Based on observations, the students' interest in the programs offered can be seen from the high motivation and enthusiasm of Conclusion From the discussion and analysis of the data above, it can be seen that the instillation of educational values in Islamic boarding schools is the students in implementing the programs This organized by the Islamic boarding school. approach was successfully implemented by the This is also supported by the statement of Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic Boarding School to one of the female Islamic boarding school improve the life skills of its students. The students who took part in the life skills education system is comprehensive, covering Regarding this. Habibah said that key actors, hardware facilities and software. as a student, taking part in life skills Apart from that, various programs were activities was to fulfill his obligations and at the same time to develop his future developed to strengthen the education system at the Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic Boarding School, which aims to improve the life skills of students. These programs include personal skills such as The involvement of students at the Raudlatul Ulum 1 Islamic Boarding School can have a significant impact on improving their life skills. Without interest, students may not participate in activities and even congregation, social skills such as organizational management and serving as head of the Raudlatul Ulum 1 santri, academic skills including adab and muhadharah education, as well as vocational skills through extracurricular ignore initiatives designed to guide their education, recitation, learning Arabic and Efforts independent living skills among students are very important. Affordable education costs also play a role in supporting life skills English, and making handicrafts. References