Integrating Pesantren Educational Values In Formal Schooling: A Case Study At Tazkia Insani Integrated Islamic Elementary School, Majalengka

This study examines the implementation of pesantren-based education at Tazkia Insani Integrated Islamic Elementary School in Majalengka as a model for character development in formal Islamic education. The integration of pesantren values into the national curriculum is a response to moral challenges among students in the digital era. Using a qualitative descriptive method, data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The study analyzed school policies, instructional strategies, and barriers to implementing pesantren values within classroom settings. Findings reveal that pesantren values are embedded through programs such as tahfidz Al-Qur’an, shalat dhuha, congregational prayer, and routine spiritual activities. Instructional strategies include curriculum integration, storytelling, and reflective practices. However, obstacles such as students’ diverse religious backgrounds, limited time, and teachers’ lack of pesantren training were identified. Theoretically, this research contributes to the discourse on integrated Islamic education by offering an applicable model of value internalization. Practically, it provides insights for schools seeking to strengthen character education through curriculum design, teacher development, and policy support. This model demonstrates that pesantren values can be adapted in formal schooling, offering a pathway for sustainable and holistic Islamic education.