IMPLEMENTATION EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY THEORIES AT TRADITIONAL BOARDING SCHOOL IN ACEH

The application of the theory of educational psychology to an educational institution is a must. Nevertheless, how to implement the study of educational psychology in traditional institutions. This study aims to explore the implementation of educational psychology theories in traditional boarding schools (Dayah) ancient in Aceh. The method used to collect data is observation and interviews. The teaching model, assessment, and education system of boarding schools, which inherited from the classical Islamic education system, are following some principles of educational psychology. Through Islamic education in boarding school, the values of educational Psychology carried out and developed through boarding school culture. The assessment model that has not been by the principles of educational psychology is an example that in the Islamic education system remains to be developed. Future research should focus on conducting educational psychology principles, bearing in mind the much potential contained in the education system in Dayah.