Empowering students for success: Integrating Islamic competencies  and industry needs into life skills curriculum at SMK Askhabul Kahf

Miswari; Rustam Dahar Karnadi Apollo Harahap; Ulil Albab Al-Aulia Alpaten; Ulil Absor Al-Fakih; Mukhlis  Lubis

Authors

Miswari Department of Islamic Education Management, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo, Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50185, Indonesia
Rustam Dahar Karnadi Apollo Harahap Department of Islamic Criminal Law, Faculty of Sharia and Law, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo, Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50185, Indonesia
Ulil Albab Al-Aulia Alpaten Department of Islamic Astronomy, Faculty of Sharia and Law, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo, Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50185, Indonesia
Ulil Absor Al-Fakih Department of Islamic Economics, Faculty of Economics and Management, Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Ponorogo, Jawa Timur 63471, Indonesia
Mukhlis Lubis Department of Islamic Law, Faculty of Sharia and Law, Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal, Sumatera Utara 22976, Indonesia

Keywords:

holistic education, industry needs, integration, islamic competencies, life skills curriculum management

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.