Character Strengthening Model of Religious Moderation Praxis Method to Improve and Develop Student Morale

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify various models of strengthening the character of students' religious moderation that have been applied in Madrasah, as well as to determine their strengths and weaknesses.   Methods: This method develops model concepts that have been tested for validity, reliability, and effectiveness. This praxis method is a way of thinking, or a mindset that can influence behavior, attitudes, and thoughts, controlling in determining various choices in life. Specifically, praxis is a method in which there is Action, or action on reflection, or evaluation and reflection on action.   Results and Conclusion: The results of research and development of a model for strengthening the character of religious moderation of MTs Negeri 2 Purworejo students. The implementation of strengthening the character of religious moderation is combined with strengthening character education in habituation, intracurricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities. The implementation has not been designed or evaluated so that it does not know the outputs and outcomes.   Research implications: The application of the character strengthening model of the religious moderation praxis method with valid and reliable instruments can increase effectiveness from an average score of 77.55 to 86.10 up 11.49% in the way students think, act, and reflect both in the Madrasah, family, and community environment.   Originality/value: The originality of this research lies in the object at the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia which issues technical guidelines for coaching and strengthening moderate character for Madrasah students with design integration methods, and curricula so that they can be implemented as expected.