Navigating Paradigm Resistance: Human Resource Readiness for the ‘Curriculum of Love’ in Madrasah
Keywords:
Curriculum of Love, Paradigm Resistance, Human Resource Readiness, MadrasahAbstract
This study is motivated by a central issue: the high level of resistance among madrasah educators to the implementation of the “Curriculum of Love.” This resistance stems from a lack of cognitive and emotional readiness to deconstruct rigid teaching paradigms, as well as a sense of being overwhelmed by conflicting administrative demands. Therefore, this study specifically aims to explore the forms of human resource resistance in Madrasah while formulating a resolutive navigation framework to facilitate a more organic acceptance of the curriculum. This research employs a library research method with a qualitative approach, utilizing content analysis and thematic analysis to comprehensively dissect primary and secondary literature. The findings indicate that a persistent top-down technocratic management approach has consistently failed to mitigate resistance. Conversely, resistance was successfully mitigated by transforming a fixed mindset into a compassionate mindset through the integration of the theological value of rahmatan lil 'alamin and the creation of a psychologically safe space. As a concrete recommendation, educational authorities such as the Ministry of Religious Affairs should cease crash administrative training and shift to long-term mentoring-based support programs centered on teachers’ psychological well-being.
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