Model Pesantren Modern: Pilihan Rasional Keluarga Bagi Pendidikan Anak di Era Globalisasi

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to find out how families choose the modern boarding school model as a rational family choice for children's education in the era of globalization. In studying it the researcher uses Coleman's rational choice theory which is almost in line with the theory of value-oriented social action. This research is a descriptive research. The data collection technique used interviews with 18 informants consisting of 3 santri families from class 1 to grade 6. Within the scope of the Baitul Hidayah boarding school, grades 1-3 were of the same level as junior high schools and grades 4-6 of the same level as high schools. Conclusions show the family has a rational goal to be achieved in educating their children with family resources owned. Family resources in the form of cognitive resources, affective resources, time resources and material resources. In the current era of globalization which is full of challenges, the family as an actor who acts to choose by mobilizing the resources he has to achieve the goals he wants. The informants are families who play an active role in choosing the best type of education for their children and consider that the modern boarding school model is an ideal educational model and as a rational choice for the education of their children.