Between Tradition and Modernity: A Qualitative Inquiry into Teachers’ Professional Learning in Pesantren
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https://doi.org/10.21111/attadib.v20i2.15695Keywords:
Islamic boarding school, Islamic education, teacher professional development, tradition, modernityAbstract
Islamic boarding schools, as traditional Islamic educational institutions, face the challenge of integrating modern learning methods without neglecting deeply rooted values and traditions. Amidst this dynamic, teacher professional development is crucial to ensure that teachers can bridge the gap between tradition and modernity. However, there is still little research that examines the process of teacher professional development in depth within the pesantren environment. This study aims to qualitatively explore and understand the experiences, challenges, and strategies of teachers in developing their professionalism in pesantren, which are situated at the crossroads between tradition and modernity. This research employs qualitative methods, utilizing a case study approach. Data was collected using a thematic approach to identify patterns and meanings that emerged from the participants’ narratives. The significance of this research is to provide a rich and contextual understanding of the professional learning process of teachers in the pesantren environment. The results of this study are expected to serve as a reference for policymakers and pesantren educational institutions in designing relevant and sustainable teacher development programs, thereby producing graduates who are competent in the modern era while still adhering to traditional values.References
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