Evaluation of Learning as an Effort to Strengthen Students’ Character in a Modern Islamic Boarding School

Abstract

This study examines the implementation of holistic learning evaluation in the context of strengthening students’ character in modern Islamic boarding schools (pesantren modern). Holistic evaluation is viewed as a comprehensive approach that assesses not only students’ cognitive aspects but also their affective and psychomotor domains in an integrated manner. The purpose of this study is to analyze the implementation of holistic learning evaluation in strengthening students’ character in modern Islamic boarding schools and to describe the contribution of this assessment system to the deep internalization of character values. The method employed is library research, involving an analysis of various relevant primary and secondary literature sources. The findings indicate that holistic learning evaluation in modern Islamic boarding schools encompasses authentic assessment, observation of daily behavior, self- and peer-assessment, as well as portfolios documenting character development. The implementation of holistic evaluation contributes significantly to the internalization of character values such as religiosity, honesty, responsibility, discipline, and social awareness. It can be concluded that holistic learning evaluation serves as a strategic instrument in fostering students’ character in a comprehensive and sustainable manner.