The Strategy of the Female Dormitory Supervisor in Improving Student Discipline at the Al Ihsan Modern Islamic Boarding School in Baleendah, Bandung

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Student discipline is a fundamental aspect of modern Islamic boarding school education as it plays a crucial role in shaping students’ character, independence, and responsibility in a residential learning environment. This article aims to analyze the strategies employed by female dormitory supervisors in improving student discipline at Pesantren Modern Al Ihsan Baleendah Bandung. This study employed a qualitative approach using a case study design. The research participants consisted of female dormitory supervisors, dormitory administrators, and female students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, while data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing with triangulation techniques to ensure data validity. The findings reveal that the discipline-building strategies were implemented through daily habituation activities, supervisors’ role modeling, structured supervision, and the application of educational rewards and punishments. These strategies were supported by a full boarding system, clear institutional regulations, and strong collaboration between supervisors and dormitory administrators, yet constrained by students’ diverse backgrounds, intensive daily activities, and limited number of supervisors. It can be concluded that the strategies of female dormitory supervisors have a positive impact on improving student discipline, although continuous reinforcement and evaluation are still required.