Evaluasi Pembelajaran sebagai Upaya Penguatan Karakter Santri

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate learning as a strategy for strengthening students’ character (santri) in modern and traditional Islamic boarding schools (pesantren). Employing a qualitative approach with a comparative case study method, the research analyzes the implementation of holistic learning in shaping students’ character, not only in terms of academic excellence but also encompassing spiritual, emotional, and social maturity. The focus of the study is not limited to the implementation of learning activities; rather, it specifically examines the learning evaluation systems applied by pesantren to measure students’ development in an integrated manner across the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. The findings indicate that both types of pesantren possess distinct strengths in implementing holistic learning. Traditional pesantren tend to emphasize spiritual reinforcement and religious moral values, while modern pesantren integrate the development of 21st-century skills with pesantren values. Comprehensive learning evaluation has been proven effective in shaping students’ character in a balanced manner, integrating intellectuality, spirituality, and morality. These findings underscore the importance of holistic and contextual learning evaluation systems as strategic instruments in character education for students in pesantren.