aDepartment of Islamic Education Management, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo, Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50185, Indonesia
bDepartment of Islamic Criminal Law, Faculty of Sharia and Law, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo, Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50185, Indonesia
cDepartment of Islamic Astronomy, Faculty of Sharia and Law, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo, Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50185, Indonesia
dDepartment of Islamic Economics, Faculty of Economics and Management, Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Ponorogo, Jawa Timur 63471, Indonesia
eDepartment of Islamic Law, Faculty of Sharia and Law, Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal, Sumatera Utara 22976, Indonesia
*Corresponding author, e-mail:
miswari@walisongo.ac.id
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore the process of life skills curriculum management in SMK Askhabul Kahfi Semarang City and its impact on the development of comprehensive competencies of the students. The research was carried out qualitatively in nature basing on in-depth interviews, observations and document analysis with school managers, teachers and learners. The research results indicate that life skills curriculum management of the school displays adequate and commendable performance in achieving the stated objective of the integration of Islamic aspects and the industrial demand. New technologies of learning, constant assessment as well as blending formal and pesantren education enhance character and life skills of students. This research establishes a link between integrated education geared towards the development of all student life skills, proper defining and assessment of the curriculum strategies to achieve the intended goals. Finally, these results offer a real remedy to bridge the education and industry gap and present the school model of curriculum implementation for other schools to use.
Keywords
holistic education, industry needs, integration, islamic competencies, life skills curriculum management