Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Education for All (ICEDUALL 5 2024)

Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Integrating Character Education Through Peer Interactions: Insights from A Modern Islamic Boarding School in Indonesia

Authors
Wahono Wahono1, *, Raden Syaifuddin2, Henita Retnasari1, Gusmaniarti Gusmaniarti1
1Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Muhammadiyah University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
2Faculty of Science and Technology, Sunan Ampel State Islamic University, Surabaya, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: wahono@um-surabaya.ac.id
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Wahono Wahono
Available Online 28 March 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-386-3_12How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Challenges; Opportunities; Character Education; Peer Interaction; Islamic Boarding School
Abstract

The integration of character education through peer interactions presents a complex landscape, especially within modern Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia. Despite a growing body of literature, there remains a dearth of research addressing the nuanced dynamics and actual challenges encountered in this context. To bridge this gap, our study aims to investigate the multifaceted aspects of character education integration using a sequential mix-method approach. Data were collected via a close-ended questionnaire administered to the 212 students from Pondok Modern Ponorogo, situated in East Java, Indonesia, supplemented by in-depth interviews with the 15 participants. Our findings uncover a nuanced landscape wherein peer interactions serve as both facilitators and obstacles to character development. Insights underscore the empowering role of peer support and collaborative learning in nurturing virtues. Yet, instances of peer pressure can engender moral dilemmas and deviate from desired values, highlighting the necessity for targeted interventions. This underscores the importance of tailored strategies that leverage the constructive aspects of peer interactions while addressing potential negative influences. Our study provides valuable insights for future research and the development of effective character education strategies within Islamic boarding school contexts.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Education for All (ICEDUALL 5 2024)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
28 March 2025
ISBN
978-2-38476-386-3
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-386-3_12How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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