Mentoring Program for Kitab Kuning Reading Comprehension Among Male Students at As'adiyah Islamic Boarding School, Wajo, South Sulawesi
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kitab kuning literacy, Islamic boarding school, peer mentoring, classical Arabic texts, pesantren educationAbstract
This community service program addressed challenges in kitab kuning (classical Arabic texts) reading comprehension among male students at As'adiyah Islamic Boarding School in Wajo Regency, South Sulawesi. The program implemented structured mentoring over four months, involving 80 male santri aged 15-18 years who demonstrated difficulties in understanding classical Arabic grammatical structures and interpreting Islamic classical texts. The intervention employed peer-assisted learning, individualized tutoring, and collaborative reading circles guided by senior santri and ustadz. Methods integrated traditional sorogan and bandongan techniques with contemporary pedagogical strategies including scaffolded instruction and metacognitive awareness training. Results indicated significant improvements in Arabic grammar comprehension (nahwu-shorof), text interpretation skills, and reading confidence. Post-intervention assessments revealed 73% of participants achieved intermediate proficiency levels compared to 28% at baseline. The program established sustainable peer mentoring networks and developed contextually appropriate learning materials, providing a replicable model for enhancing kitab kuning literacy in Indonesian Islamic boarding schools.
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