Assessing the Assessor: Investigating Formative Assessment Literacy Among Islamic Education Teachers in Lamongan, Indonesia

This study aims to: 1) to determine the communication between Islamic Education teachers and school principals in increasing student motivation at SMK Al-Huda Turalak Ciamis. 2) To find out the communication between Islamic Education Teachers and fellow PAI teachers in increasing student motivation at SMK Al-Huda Turalak Ciamis. 3) To determine the communication between Islamic Education teachers and students in increasing student motivation at SMK Al-Huda Turalak Ciamis. This study used qualitative research methods. Research data collection is obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data were analyzed using data reduction methods, data exposure and drawing conclusions. The conclusions of this study are: 1) the communication between the Islamic education teacher and the principal in increasing student motivation at SMK Al-Huda Turalak has been carried out well. This is done by principals and teachers of Islamic religious education, who often interact and exchange ideas in increasing student motivation. 2) Communication of Islamic religious education teachers with fellow Islamic religious education teachers in increasing student motivation at SMK Al-Huda Turalak has been carried out well. This is done by fellow Islamic religious education teachers who often interact and exchange ideas in increasing student learning motivation. 3) Communication of Islamic religious education teachers with students in increasing student motivation at SMK Al-Huda Turalak has been carried out well. By means of Islamic religious education teachers, each in the teaching and learning process uses a variety of methods so that students can be interested in participating in learning.

Abstact: This research was motivated by the fact that many teachers of Islamic education and manners have not implemented authentic assessment as a whole, whereas the authentic assessment is a requirement of the implementation of the curriculum in 2013.This study aims to answer the problem:1) How is the competence of teachers PAI in designing authentic assessment in religious education and Courtesy of SMA Negeri 1 Arga Makmur? 2) How is the competence of teachers PAI in implementing authentic assessment in religious education and Courtesy of SMA Negeri 1 Arga Makmur? 3) How PAI teacher competence in managing authentic assessment in Islamic education and Budi Character in SMA Negeri 1 Arga Makmur? 4) What are the factors supporting and inhibiting the success of authentic assessment in SMA N 1 Arga Makmur?.Who became informants in this study were teachers PAI SMA N 1 Arga Makmur. This type of research is qualitative descriptive. Data collection techniques used include: interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis methods used there are three stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. Based on research carried out showed that: Effectiveness of competence of teachers of Islamic religious education in authentic assessment are:in terms of planning, teachers are designing and preparing authentic assessment process in accordance with the principles of curriculum assessment in 2013.In terms of implementation, authentic assessment carried out by the Islamic religious education teachers and manners adapted to the material being taught, so that the whole is not authentic assessment process that can be implemented as a whole in the learning process of Islamic religious education and moral.In terms of management, authentic assessment has been carried out properly as documented in the form of report cards and assessment records.Factor that into a successful process of authentic assessment in the form of readiness of teachers in the assessment process that is followed by the 2013 curriculum training and mentoring of teachers of principals and supervisors. Factors inhibiting the adjustment between the types of assessments to the characteristics of students of students, so that the assessment process can not reach KKM.

Islamic religious education teachers are people who provide knowledge with the aim of educating and fostering the morality of students as good people. In the process of moral development of students, an Islamic education teacher in delivering material must have the right method. Moral material is one of the most dominating material in the formation of personality of students. If the provision of this material is maximally endeavored by the religious teacher, the morality of the participants should be ascertained to be better. In this case the Islamic religious education teacher plays the first and foremost role in the process of moral development of his students. For the success of the moral development process, an Islamic religious education teacher must be able to use several methods in building it to improve the worship experience.Departing from that background, the author wants to discuss it in a thesis and takes the title "Moral Development Method in Increasing Worship Practice Students in Middle School 4 in East Lampung Sekampung" The purpose of this study was to determine the level of moral deviation of students, to know the method of religious education teachers Islam, both in terms of supporting and inhibiting factors in the moral development of students and how much the practice of worship of the students increases. The research that the author is doing is included in descriptive qualitative research, and in the course of collecting data, the author uses observation, documentation, and interview methods. While for the analysis, the author uses qualitative descriptive analysis techniques, namely: in the form of written or oral data from people and behavior that is observed so that in this case the author seeks to conduct research that is describing thoroughly about the actual situation.The results of the research conducted by the author can be conveyed here, that the coaching method that the author offers in the discussion of this thesis is one way that can be done to find the best solution to the problem of moral development methods used by PAI teachers in increasing the practice of worship of students. And the efforts made by the teachers of Islamic religious education are one of the ways to foster the morale of those who have been deceived. Even if there are still other alternatives that might be better than what have been submitted or written in this thesis, then this can be used as input or additional so that this thesis continues to grow and does not stop here

Teachers’ competence has been discussed by some Islamic figures as the main indicator in order to formulate the concept of teachers’ personality for teachers in general. However, the indicators that are spesifically for Islamic education teachers have not been discussed yet, so it is important to deepen and specify the study to formulate criteria of the concept of teachers’ personality that mainly focus on Islamic education teachers based on Islamic view. Based on those reasons, the writers are interested in conducting research in the area of the concept of teachers’ personality based on the Kuntowijoyo’s prophetic social science which contains transcendence, humanzation and liberation values. The prophetic social science by kuntowijoyo is formulated based on the surah Ali Imron verse 110. In this research, the writers will focus on the teachers of Islamic religious education (PAI). By using the concept, the research is expected to formulate the indicators for the concept of teachers’ personality which is intended specifically for Islamic religious education teachers. This research uses library research methodology with psychological-pedagogical approach. The main source of the research is the book by Kuntowijoyo with some secondary data sources. The results of the study show that: (1) the concept of teacher’s personality, in the perspective of Islamic education, must refer to the noble morals as exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad SAW based on the values of Islamic teachings. (2) the concept of Islamic education teacher’s personality based on Kuntowijoyo’s prophetic social science must include three prophetic values (transcendence, humanist and liberating). So, in order to acquiring the concept of teachers’ personality, it is important for the Islamic education teachers to be transcendence, liberating and humanist as well as emulating the values of Prophet Muhammad. In relation to the current context, this concept can be used as a solution in response to the challenges of Islamic religious education teachers that come from the aspect of the teacher's personality. So, it is hoped that the indicators which is based on kuntowijoyo’s prophetic social science can be used as the formulation for all teachers to upgrade their personality competence, especially for Islamic religious education teachers.

This study aimed to describe the pedagogical ability of Islamic religious education teachers in using learning media at SMA Swasta Dharmawangsa Medan SMA Islam Swasta An-Nizam Medan. This research is qualitative with a multisite model. The research data is Islamic education teachers' pedagogical ability to use learning media. Data collection techniques are observation, interview, and documentation. At the same time, data analysis is done through data reduction, data presentation, conclusion drawing, and data verification. The results of the study explained that in planning, PAI teachers at Dharmawangsa Private Senior High School Medan An-Nizam Private Islamic High School Medan must consider learning objectives, characteristics of students, and available resources. They must also choose media that are relevant to the subject matter and able to facilitate interactive learning. In addition, implementing the use of learning media also requires careful preparation regarding technology and infrastructure. In media-based learning, learners have the opportunity to learn through experience and enrich their understanding through the use of images, videos, and animations. Media also allows learners to access content independently, enabling them to learn the material at their own pace. However, media use can also present obstacles for PAI teachers at SMA Swasta Dharmawangsa Medan SMA Islam Swasta An-Nizam Medan. For example, the media used must be well-designed not to confuse or distract learners. In addition, some learners may need help accessing the media due to technological limitations or lack of access to the necessary resources. The impact of using learning media on learner engagement can be very beneficial. However, media use also requires careful preparation and patience in overcoming technical and practical obstacles. Therefore, PAI teachers must consider the benefits and challenges of media use before using it in learning at SMA in SMA Swasta Dharmawangsa Medan SMA Islam Swasta An-Nizam Medan.

Purpose – The study aims to investigate the students' perceptions on the teaching of Islamic education in the Malaysian secondary schools. The study will also look into the students' attitudes based on their personal self-evaluation as well as to examine the relationship between these two variables. Design/methodology/approach – The study employs quantitative and survey research design. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire which is distributed to samples that were randomly selected in representing the selected population among students of Malaysian secondary schools. The instrument used is a modification of instrument developed by Ab Halim et al., Ahmad Munawar and dan Azhar. The pilot study done shows a high reliability of 0.924 for the assessment of Islamic education teachings and 0.869 for the aspect of Islamic attitudes. 3,262 Form 4 and 6 students from selected schools in Malaysia participated in the study. The data were analyzed to display the frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and Pearson's correlation. Findings – The study revealed a high level of mean on the aspect of students' evaluation on the teaching of Islamic education at their schools. It was also found that the level of students' attitudes was also high, i.e. 4.26. There was a significant relation between the students' perceptions on the teaching of Islamic education and their attitudes (r=0.740, p=0.000). Practical implications – The implementation of teaching and learning strategies and new approaches are some of important elements in the teaching and learning process of Islamic education. This study shows that the lesson of Islamic education has significant and strong relationship with the students' attitudes in their daily lives. Since the students felt that the lesson of Islamic education was important for them, teachers should improve the lesson on Islamic education by using different types of teaching methods, technique application and motivational approaches. The teaching of Islamic education should not only focus on theoretical aspects but must also emphasize on practical implementation of Islamic knowledge. Originality/value – This paper describes the religious teaching and learning in schools which has significant relationship with the students' daily attitudes. A new area of research can be conducted to explore the most important factors of teaching and learning that contribute to the students' attitudes development. These findings can also be used by educators to improve the quality of the lessons based on the students' evaluation.

This study addresses challenges faced by PAI (Islamic Education) teachers in conducting and reporting action research, a vital aspect of teacher professionalism. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, the research outlines effective strategies for enhancing teacher professionalism by offering assistance in action research preparation. Strengthening literacy, commitment, and self-awareness through mentoring and training motivates PAI teachers to enhance their competence, particularly in conducting classroom action research and composing research reports. Additionally, the study employs psychological and physiological approaches in mentoring, empowering PAI teachers to optimize their schedules for conducting action research and writing articles in line with physical constraints and teaching responsibilities. These findings offer insights into elevating teacher professionalism and action research competence, serving as guidance for educational improvement initiatives.
 Highlight:
 
 
 Challenges in PAI Teacher Action Research: This study addresses the difficulties faced by PAI (Islamic Education) teachers in conducting and reporting action research, a crucial aspect of their professionalism.
 
 
 Effective Strategies for Enhancement: Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, the research presents strategies aimed at strengthening teacher professionalism through mentoring and training, focusing on literacy, commitment, and self-awareness.
 
 
 Empowerment and Optimization: The study explores the use of psychological and physiological approaches in mentoring PAI teachers, enabling them to optimize their schedules for action research and writing articles while managing teaching demands.
 
 
 Keyword: PAI Teachers, Action Research, Teacher Professionalism, Mentoring, Educational Improvement

Duties and responsibilities of teachers are not limited in society, even teachers included in this case are essentially strategic components that have an important role and responsibility in determining the progress of the nation's life and become the foundation of expectations of children's parents to make their children good children (anaks haleh) who know how to carry out their religious obligations and have a noble character (akhlak al-karimah). This study aims to determine; What are the Responsibilities of Teachers in Islamic Education according to Hasan Langgulung's Thought ?. What are the Responsibilities of Teachers in Islamic Education according to Buya Hamka's Thought ?. What is the relevance of Hasan Langgulung and Buya Hamka's thoughts on the Responsibilities of Teachers in Islamic Education ?. This research is a library research that uses various sources of literature as a source of research data. Primary data sources are the book Hamka Institution of Life and Budi and Hasan Langgulung Man and Education, An Analysis of Psychology, Philosophy and Education. While secondary data sources in research are books, articles, magazines, newspapers, or other sources, which are then drawn from these data. Based on the results of the processed data, it can be seen that the responsibilities of Teachers in Islamic Education according to Buya Hamka's thinking based on the explanation above, then the responsibility of educators namely educating: a). Faith Education; b). Moral education (morals); c). Physical education (physical and spiritual); d). Community social education; e). Intellectual education. While the Responsibility of Teachers in Islamic Education according to Hasan Langgulung's Thought covers at least 7 things, namely: a). Religious education which includes religious education, aqeedah and worship; b). Moral education (morals); c). Physical education which includes physical education and health; d). Psychological education consisting of psychiatric education and feelings; e). Community social education; f). Intellectual education. The relevance of the thoughts of Buya Hamka and Hasan Langgulung about the Responsibilities of Teachers in Islamic Education can be seen that Education basically revolves around science, charity, morals, and justice. All three are concepts that must be interconnected in the education process. Education for humans is not only to fulfill internal interests as dynamic creatures, but also external interests, namely the orderly and harmonious organization of human civilization.

The purpose of this study is to analyze the amount of Islamic Education (PAI) teachers' efforts and roles, as well as how they should be involved in developing students' digital literacy. This is due to pupils' inadequate digital literacy, which manifests itself as an inability to process information gained via technology, information, and communication devices. In fact, digital literacy is one of the literacy foundations that are included in 21st-century skills. According to data issued by the Ministry of Communication and Information, Indonesia ranks second in cybercrime and the frequency of false information (hoax), making PAI teachers responsible for increasing digital literacy for students on both a moral and professional level. Interviews with various PAI teachers in Semarang are used in this study. The purpose of the interview was to evaluate how far PAI teachers had progressed in enhancing pupils' digital literacy. According to the findings of this study, PAI teachers' efforts are still minimal. The development of information technology as a method and a learning medium has not been optimized. As a result, enhancing digital literacy requires mutual awareness.�Keywords: Islamic Education Teacher, Digital Literacy, 21st Century Skills

The ideal ratio between the number of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers and the number of students does not appear to be fulfilled in Sidoarjo district. There are still many schools that lack PAI teachers, although on the other hand there are also some schools that have excess PAI teachers. The purpose of this study was to identify the needs and placement of Islamic Education teachers in schools, as well as to find out various obstacles in the process of meeting the needs and placement of Islamic Education teachers in schools. This study uses a qualitative method. Data collection through observation, interview and documentation techniques. Processing techniques through the stages of editing, coding, tabulating and interpreting data using qualitative descriptive analysis. The results of this study indicate that the high school level requires 9 PAI teachers, while the Vocational High School requires 11 PAI teachers. Various obstacles experienced in the process of placing and fulfilling Islamic Education teachers is the lack of study groups at several schools and the lack of coordination between the education office and the Ministry of Religion.

Parents are the first educational factor in children, but what often happens to parents who are busy at work, assume that their children have received a good education, if their children have been enrolled in a quality or qualified institution. So that the obligations of parents in the world of children's education are all borne by the Islamic religious education teachers in the school. Yet when the child comes home from school, the child still needs education and supervision from the student's parents. As a result, if parents do not pay attention to Islamic religious education in their children. So Islamic religious education for these children is not optimal and can result in a lack of harmony between PAI teachers and students' parents in educating these children. So that what PAI teachers teach at school is not carried out properly at home because of the lack of supervision from students' parents. Therefore, the cooperative relationship between PAI teachers and students' parents in Islamic religious education in children is very important and interesting to discuss in this study. As for this study, the authors used a descriptive qualitative library research methodology in examining how the relationship of cooperation between PAI teachers and parents of students in Islamic religious education in children.

This study employs a quantitative methodology with a descriptive correlational design to explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) knowledge on digital literacy, teaching competence, and instructional innovation among Islamic Education (PAI) teachers in Riau Province, Indonesia. The study involves a population of 6,840 secondary school PAI teachers registered with the Directorate General of Islamic Education. A sample of 378 teachers was determined using Slovin’s formula and selected through accidental sampling during professional development events. Data were collected using a structured Google Form questionnaire featuring Likert-scale items measuring teachers’ AI knowledge, digital literacy, instructional competence, and innovation. A pilot test was conducted to ensure the validity and reliability of the instrument. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the variables, while inferential statistics, including linear and Multivariate regression analyses, were applied to determine the relationships among variables. The study highlights the significant influence of AI knowledge on improving digital competence and fostering innovative teaching practices among PAI teachers. The findings emphasize integrating AI into teacher training programs to support educational advancement in Islamic schools.

With the development of the current era and the morals of students are increasingly worrying and unsettling. Islamic education teachers are often targeted and cornered when many students violate school rules. However, with the personality competence of Islamic religious education teachers, students can imitate the attitudes and actions of their teachers. This study aims to determine the effect of the personality competence of Islamic religious education teachers on students' morals. This type of research is a quantitative study with the research subject at SD Al-Amin Cemani Sukoharjo. The independent variable (Variable X) in this study is the personality competence of Islamic religious education teachers, while the related variable (Variable Y) is student morals. The population of this study was 114 and the research sample was 34 respondents. In collecting data, researchers used an instrument in the form of a questionnaire consisting of 30 question items and distributed to respondents directly, testing the validity of the instrument using the Aikens validity test and testing its reliability using the Spearman Brown test. The scoring of the questions in the questionnaire uses a Likert scale of 1-4 to determine the level of personality competence of Islamic religious education teachers and students' morals. The results of this study indicate that the personality competence of Islamic education teachers is classified as good with a percentage of 44.1%. The results of hypothesis testing using Sig. (2-tailed) obtained a small significant value from the probability value (0.040 <0.05), the Pearson Correlation r value was obtained at 0.354 and can be said to be positive and based on the t value it is known that the calculation results are 0.339 or 0.354> 0.339, so it can be concluded that variable X affects variable Y.

Study This aim for (1) For increase Islamic Education teacher competency in implementation of learning media ICT based at MAS Nurul Ulum, (2) For explain Teachers' ability to implement ICT based learning media at MAS Nurul Ulum, (3) For find solution obstacle And Islamic Education teacher solutions in implementation of learning media ICT based at MAS Nurul Ulum. Study This use descriptive qualitative approach. Results study show that (1) Competence of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) Teachers in Implementation of Learning Media ICT based at MAS Nurul Ulum, that the PAI teacher has show competence strong professional And relevant with demands modern education based on technology. This is looks from ability they in Mastery Material Lessons, Determination Objective Learning, Use Method and Learning Media, Learning Process Management, Evaluation Results Learning, Development Professionalism Sustainable, and Integration Mark Religious . (2) PAI teacher's ability in implementation of learning media ICT based at MAS Nurul Ulum show significant progress. Teachers have capable master, design, develop, and implementing digital media effective, with impact positive to quality learning And teacher professionalism. Strengthening competence technical, media innovation, and improvement facility And training sustainable become key For maximize utilization of ICT so that the learning process the more interactive, interesting, and relevant with demands modern education as well as values Islam. (3) H obstacles And Islamic Education Teacher Solutions in Implementation of Learning Media ICT based at MAS Nurul Ulum show that teachers face three obstacle main, namely limitations means And infrastructure, differences ability technical teacher in use technology, as well as low readiness student in learning digital based. Solutions, utilizing offline media, using device personal, collaborative between teachers in media creation, as well as combine ICT methods with approach conventional.

The phenomenon of the spread of radical ideologies through digital media has become a real challenge in the field of education, particularly among students who lack a mature ideological filter. Students at SMK 17 Parakan are among the vulnerable groups exposed to exclusive and intolerant religious narratives disseminated through various digital platforms. This study aims to identify the forms of digital radicalism circulating among students, examine the challenges faced by Islamic Education (PAI) teachers in addressing it, and explore the strategies used to instill the values of religious moderation.This research employed a phenomenological approach to understand the lived experiences of PAI teachers in dealing with digital radicalism, using a qualitative case study design. Primary data were obtained from PAI teachers, while secondary data were sourced from books, school archival documents, and scholarly journals. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis process consisted of data collection, reduction, display, and conclusion drawing/verification. Data triangulation, involving sources and methods, was used to ensure validity.The findings reveal that forms of digital radicalism recognized by students include symbols of violence, intolerance toward diversity, and exclusive religious doctrines. PAI teachers face challenges such as limited digital literacy, social and psychological pressures, and curriculum content that is less responsive to contemporary religious issues. Strategies implemented include strengthening digital literacy, integrating counter-radicalism content contextually into teaching materials, and internalizing the values of religious moderation such as tawassuth (moderation), tasamuh (tolerance), and tawazun (balance).The study concludes that adaptive and reflective teacher strategies, grounded in the direct experiences of teachers and students, can foster critical awareness of digital radicalism and cultivate inclusive religious character. Utilizing digital media as a means of promoting moderate religious education serves as an important innovation in contextual learning in the digital era.