Kiai?s Strategy in Improving Literacy of Students at Mambaul Hikmah Pasar Pon Ponorogo Islamic Boarding School

Abstract

In Indonesia, literacy levels are relatively low, especially among the younger generation who would rather use gadgets than read. To overcome this problem, innovative literacy programs are needed. At Pondok Pesantren Mambaul Hikmah Pasar Pon Ponorogo, K Fathur Rochman Effendie provides several literacy programs to his students as a strategy to improve santri literacy. This study aims to: 1) analyze the kiai program in improving student literacy at Mambaul Hikmah Islamic Boarding School; 2) implementation of the kiai program in improving student literacy at Mambaul Hikmah Islamic Boarding School; 3) the success of kiai in improving student literacy at Mambaul Hikmah Islamic Boarding School. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach with the type of case study research conducted at the Mambaul Hikmah Islamic Boarding School. This research uses several data collection techniques including interviews, observation and documentation. The data analysis technique used is data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the analysis show that the kiai strategy at the Mambaul Hikmah Islamic Boarding School in improving santri literacy includes increasing santri reading interest such as the SABTU program, EPIS, outbound, daily life and book studies. The implementation of this program uses the POAC concept to ensure the smooth running of the program. The success of this strategy is measured through indicators such as the ability to read and write, communicate, think critically and use technology. Some students successfully participated in competitions and produced works such as poetry, articles, short stories and short stories.