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The Effectiveness of the Boarding School-Based Islamic Education Model in Shaping Student Character

2025-10-18T05:48:51+00:00

Character education is an integral and very important part of education in Indonesia and is considered important because it can be a means of shaping good behavior. Therefore, good overall education management is needed in terms of the intellectual, technical, psychological, social, moral, and religious aspects of students. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the Islamic education model based on boarding schools in shaping the character of students, which has been implemented at the junior high school level in one of the schools in Indonesia. This study uses a qualitative method with data sources obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out by interpreting the data that had been successfully collected, and conclusions were drawn from this interpretation. Data validity was examined using triangulation methods, namely by seeking the same data sources through various data collection techniques. The results of this study indicate that: i) Boarding school programs in Islamic secondary schools consistently reinforce positive values and provide opportunities for students to practice and apply these values in their daily lives, which can have a greater impact on character building. ii) The effectiveness of character building in schools does not depend solely on the school itself. The involvement and support of parents, the commitment of teachers, and the individual efforts of students also play an important role in shaping the character development of students.

The Role of Teachers in Shaping Students’ Islamic Character in Islamic Senior High Schools

2025-10-18T04:54:45+00:00

The formation of Islamic character in students is one of the main objectives that is not only oriented towards academic achievement, but also towards strengthening spiritual and moral values. Akidah Akhlak teachers play a central role in this process, because the subjects they teach are directly related to the foundations of faith, piety, and ethics in everyday life. This article aims to examine in depth how Akidah Akhlak teachers carry out this role, as well as the extent of their contribution in shaping the character of students who are faithful, pious, responsible, and able to maintain trust in life. This type of research is qualitative research using descriptive methods. This research method will obtain descriptive data in the form of spoken or written words. The data collected comes from interview transcripts, field notes, personal documents, and so on. The research informants in this study are Akidah Akhlak teachers, school principals, and students. The research instruments in this study are observation, interviews, and documentation. This study uses data analysis techniques, namely data reduction, data presentation, data verification or conclusion, and data credibility testing. This study also uses data validity assurance techniques. The results of this study are as follows: first, the role of Akidah Akhlak teachers in shaping students' faith and piety is to set a good example or model behavior and speech. Second, the role of Akidah Akhlak teachers in shaping students' sense of responsibility is to carry out activities in the classroom through learning materials that shape students' awareness of values. This can be improved through a process of education and learning in the classroom. Third, the role of Akidah Akhlak teachers as guardians of trust is to be honest in their duties in the Akidah Akhlak subject. The activities carried out are for students to complete assignments at school through Student Worksheets provided by Akidah Akhlak teachers.

The Role of Parents in Overcoming Online Game Addiction in Children

2025-10-18T10:40:05+00:00

This study aims to reveal the role of parents in overcoming online game addiction in school-age children, particularly in managing children's study time by controlling the duration of game play. Using a qualitative approach and descriptive methods, data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation from parents and students. The results of the study show that parents can reduce online game addiction by making clear agreements about playing time, providing guidance on the dangers of game addiction, and implementing an open and understanding communication approach. Data analysis was carried out in four stages: collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusion. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of emotional involvement and effective communication between parents and children in shaping healthy digital habits, as well as encouraging the development of digital parenting education programs that emphasize mutual agreements and strengthening family relationships.

Efforts of Islamic Education Teachers to Foster Learning Motivation Among Senior High School Students

2025-10-19T06:04:02+00:00

This article discusses the efforts of Islamic Education teachers in fostering learning motivation among students at the senior high school level. The teacher's role is crucial in creating a conducive and inspiring learning environment. The study aims to identify the strategies implemented by Islamic Education teachers to enhance students’ enthusiasm for learning and to evaluate the effectiveness of the approaches used. The methodology employed is qualitative research in the form of a case study, conducted through classroom observation, interviews, and documentation of teaching practices. The findings reveal that Islamic Education teachers at the senior high school level strive to build students’ learning motivation through several effective strategies, including implementing fair and transparent assessments, where students understand the evaluation criteria and feel appreciated for their efforts. Teachers also provide rewards or praise for students’ achievements, both verbally and symbolically, as a form of appreciation that encourages learning enthusiasm. Additionally, teachers create a healthy competitive atmosphere through quizzes or contests related to the subject matter, motivating students to be more active, confident, and engaged in the Islamic Education learning process.

The Role of Islamic Religious Education Teachers in Classroom Management to Shape Students' Noble Character

2025-10-19T09:44:19+00:00

Being an Islamic Religious Education teacher is a profession that demands balanced intellectual, emotional, and spiritual abilities. An Islamic Religious Education teacher not only acts as an educator but also serves as a moral guide responsible for shaping the character and morals of students. This study aims to analyze the role of Islamic Religious Education teachers in classroom management through the implementation of effective learning strategies to cultivate students with noble character. This research employs a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were obtained through observations, interviews, and documentation involving teachers, school officials, and students who were selected using a purposive sampling technique. All data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive analysis model. The results show that Islamic Religious Education teachers strive to implement effective classroom management by balancing firmness and empathy in enforcing rules, involving students in rule-setting, understanding student behavior through a personal approach, and providing support and motivation in learning. These efforts contribute to creating a conducive learning environment oriented toward the development of students' noble character. However, this study also found challenges, including low discipline and learning motivation among some students. The findings are expected to serve as a reference for developing classroom management strategies based on Islamic values, emphasizing a balance among cognitive, affective, and spiritual aspects in character formation.