INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN FORMING A TOLERANT GENERATION ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDY IN THE ISLAMIC MODERN BOARDING SCHOOL DARUSSALAM GONTOR

This research investigates the implementation of inclusive education values at Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor, a well-known Islamic educational institution in Indonesia. This study's primary goal is to comprehend how the implementation of inclusive education characters that include tolerance, cultural diversity, and interfaith dialogue are applied in a multicultural context in this pesantren. The research method used was a qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews and participatory observation as the main instruments of data collection. The research subjects included teachers, students, and administrators at Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor. Qualitative data obtained from interviews and observations were analysed using content analysis. The results revealed various practices and efforts made by this institution in implementing inclusive education values. The findings also identify the challenges and opportunities faced in the process of implementing these values. This research has important implications for further understanding of Islamic religious education in a multicultural context and can provide guidance for similar educational institutions in realising inclusive and tolerant religious education in an increasingly diverse world.