Multimedia Based VCT for Islamic Character Awareness

The researcher saw that the condition of students at SMA Negeri 1 Pasaman was less enthusiastic in the teaching and learning process. This problem was caused by the communication pattern of Islamic religious education learning carried out by Islamic religious education teachers. This is what encourages researchers to conduct closer research and study in depth about the communication patterns of Islamic religious education in these schools. This study aims to reveal how the communication patterns of Islamic religious education learning carried out by Islamic religious education teachers in delivering learning materials. The research method that the researcher uses is a qualitative method. This method is expected to reveal matters relating to the communication patterns of Islamic religious education teachers in the process of delivering Islamic religious education subject matter. The results of this study indicate that the pattern of communication carried out in the process of delivering Islamic religious education material at SMA Negeri 1 Pasaman is still one-way and two-way. This can be seen from various aspects that show the patterns of communication carried out by the Islamic religious education teacher which shows the communication patterns carried out by the Islamic religious education teacher. The method used in delivering Islamic religious education material is by using the lecture and question and answer methods. The method used shows that there are two communication patterns carried out by Islamic religious education teachers, namely one-way communication patterns and two-way communication patterns.

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.

The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation and results of the Islamic religious education (PAI) learning strategy outside of class hours as a social laboratory and also to determine the process of monitoring and assessing religious education learning outside of class hours as a social laboratory at MI BAITUL HIKMAH KEDIRI. This research was conducted through data collection using observation, interview, and document recording techniques systematically. In addition, the research design was applied by making direct observations and recording systematically about the phenomena being investigated. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that learning Islamic religious education that is carried out outside of class hours is a religious activity in the context of actualizing religious education that is carried out in class hours. Learning Islamic religious education that is carried out outside of class hours such as dhuha prayer in congregation, dzuhur prayer in congregation, Friday prayer, tarawih prayer for a full month, training in reading the Koran for students who have difficulty or are unable to read the Koran properly. fluency, zakat fitrah, qurban and Islamic Holidays (PHBI) strongly support formal religious learning programs, so that students are able to apply Islamic religious education properly and correctly. Learning Islamic religious education outside of class hours uses a hidden curriculum approach, which is a curriculum that is implemented outside the structured curriculum in lessons or PBM in the classroom. Also uses active learning, where students carry out religious activities responsibly and actively and creatively. Supporting factors for learning religious education outside of class hours are relatively active students, school and parent support and adequate infrastructure. While the inhibiting factor faced by Islamic religious education teachers in carrying out Islamic religious education learning outside of class hours is that there is still a difference in the understanding of the importance of religious education compared to general lessons so that sometimes in its application in the field of religious lessons it is always secondary

Education has always sought to provide guidance to students to establish and develop science and personality intact. The importance of improving the quality of education for students, and based on the term that education is as one program that can prepare and predict the development of students in the future, then, some efforts should be made by the Islamic educational institutions. In this case, MTs Probolinggo is one that should be oriented to achieve the quality of personality to development and prepare future generations who are ready to face the globalization era. In achieving this goal, the Islamic religious education in particular must have the correct strategy and precise in its development.Based on the reality happened in MTs Probolinggo, the learning of Islamic religious education in schools had been running in precise. But Islamic religious education especially MTs Probolinggo this should be taken to ensure that students not only can learn by heart religious lessons, but also able to be affective and behavioral. It is evident that in the previous year students MTs Probolinggo one has a moral decline that is one of the students exposed to cases of liquor. But it can be solved by getting serious handlers by the school so that the good name of MTs Probolinggo back brilliantly.From the background of the above problems, the researcher is motivated to conduct the research on the strategy of Islamic religious education in improving students' personalities in MTs Probolinggo. The focal points of this study are: (1) how is the steps of learning Islamic religious education in improving the quality of students' personalities in MTs Probolinggo?; (2) how is the implementation of learning Islamic religious education in students personality development in MTs Probolinggo?.The objectives in this study are: (1) to describe the steps of learning Islamic religious education in improving the quality of students' personalities in MTs Probolinggo; (2) to describe the implementation of learning Islamic education in improving the quality of students' personalities in MTs Probolinggo.Based on the data obtained and the result of this research, it can be can be summarized as follows: The first steps of learning Islamic education in improving the quality of students' personalities in the MTs Probolinggo can be quite good. Teachers of Islamic religious education in MTs Probolinggo has taken steps learning through teacher's council of Islamic religious education lessons, ranging from the preparation of the appropriate standard of syllabus content, standard competence and guide the preparation curriculum KTSP; make analysis today effective; effective last analysis; annual program; term program and lesson plan.
 Keywords: Islamic education strategy, Improving the quality of student personality

Islamic Religious and Character Education (hereafter PAI) textbooks are part of an important means of teaching character values, including tolerance. Some cases of intolerance are still common in Indonesia and are even associated with Islamic religious education in schools. Therefore, there is a need to review Islamic religious education in schools. This study examines the PAI materials that include tolerance learning in Islamic religious education textbooks at the 7th, 8th, and 9th grade junior high school levels. This research is important so that in the future, tolerance learning materials can be provided to students in accordance with the portions. This study uses a literature review with a qualitative approach that analyzes the content of Islamic Religious and Character Education textbooks published by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Independent Curriculum (7th and 8th grade books) and the Revised 2013 Curriculum (9th grade books). The data obtained are then collected and analyzed using the content analysis method. The data analysis techniques in this study used 3 data analysis steps, namely: data reduction, data display, and data verification. This study shows whether there is tolerance learning in Islamic Religious Education and Character Education textbooks or not. The results of the study show that the Islamic Religious Education and Character Education textbooks at the junior high school level strongly promote tolerance.

According to Law No. 20 of 2003, a curriculum is a set of plans and arrangements regarding the objectives, content and learning materials, as well as the methods used as guidelines for organizing activities to achieve certain educational goals. The curriculum's function in education is to create lesson plans, design and compile learning materials and objectives, as well as to ensure that learning is carried out effectively. To make learning effective, it is necessary to have the best formula in terms of curriculum content and substance. It will be relatively simple to implement when the curriculum's content and substance are easily digested by teachers and students. Islamic religious education has been a subject in every school, so its existence will be considerably complex, particularly on the material side and adjusting to the curriculum that has been applied. The Curriculum 2013 is a competency-based and character-based curriculum that is expected to improve learning and educational outcomes that are precisely targeted to students' character and morality, knowledge, personality, and implementation in everyday life. The 2013 curriculum includes at least three Islamic education values: Morals, Adab, and Exemplary. The Merdeka Curriculum is a response to the Covid-19 pandemic's missing lessons, often known as loss learning. According to the Ministry of Education and Culture's pocketbook, the Merdeka Curriculum is a curriculum with diverse intra-curricular learning where the content will be more ideal so that students have adequate time to explore concepts and strengthen competencies. Teachers have the freedom to select numerous teaching tools so that learning can be adapted to students' learning needs and interests. Projects to enhance Pancasila student profile success are designed based on government-determined themes. The project is not directed to achieving certain learning achievement targets, so it is not tied to subject content. Islamic education is available in both public and private schools. Islamic religious education aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of faith, worship, morality, and muamalah. As a result, Islamic religious education provides guidance and attitudes toward religious practice in accordance with Islamic law. Islamic religious education develops individuals with character and excellent morality in students that can be implemented in everyday life. This study aims to compare the implementation of the 2013 Curriculum with the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum (Independent Learning Curriculum) in Islamic religious education learning. Case studies were used in this qualitative study. The sources used and the data collection techniques employed were library research, observation, and interviews. This study focused on Islamic religious education teachers at SMA Negeri 2 Tangerang Selatan City.

This study aimed to investigate the level of competence of certified Islamic religious education teachers in implementing the Islamic religious education curriculum, to describe the challenges and opportunities encountered by certified Islamic religious education teachers in implementing the Islamic religious education curriculum, and to explore the form of the implementation of the Islamic religious education curriculum in elementary schools in Sultan Daulat Sub-district, Subulussalam City. This study used a qualitative descriptive research method, collecting data by means of interview, observation, and documentation. Data analysis consisted of data reduction, data display, and conclusion or verification. The findings of this study showed that certified teachers of Islamic religious education possessed a number of competencies in implementing the Islamic religious education curriculum. The competencies included competence in planning and carrying out the learning process, competence in managing the learning process, intellectual competence, social competence, and personality competence. Further, in general, the opportunity experienced was teaching Islamic religious lessons directly by certified teachers of Islamic religious education. The challenges faced by the teachers were the low level of student motivation in Islamic religious education lessons and the inadequate infrastructure that supported learning Islamic religious education.

IRE teachers are the spearhead of success in learning religious education at schools. Curriculum changes will not have much impact on the quality of learning, if the quality of teachers is not improved. The strategy taken is to improve the performance and quality work of teachers, because the function of teachers are not only as an educator and facilitator, but also acts as an innovator in education. Innovators are not only means “changing but also presents something that is really new and able to make the old things become new existence in context to the present. So innovative teachers are required and have a good performance, not only physically but also responsibility and performance, so as to improve the quality of education and special learning in Islamic religious education. The main performance of teachers from the physical aspects such as appearance and fashion, but far more important is competence in the mastery of learning materials, the ability of managing the class, the authority as education, social interaction and exemplary both at school and in the community. IRE teachers with good performance will not only able to inspire for learners, and even will be able to produce renewal in IRE.

This study focuses on the implementation of the school well-being concept in Islamic religious education learning at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Islamic Center Indramayu. The background of this study is the importance of creating a school environment that supports students' physical, psychological, and social well-being as part of efforts to improve the quality of education, especially in Islamic religious education learning. This study aims to answer five problem formulations: (1) Islamic religious education teachers' understanding of the concept of school well-being, (2) the application of the concept in Islamic religious education learning, (3) teacher and student responses to its application, (4) obstacles faced in implementation, and (5) the impact of implementation on students' Islamic character. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach, relying on data from semi-structured interviews, in-depth observations, and document studies. The results of the study indicate that teachers' understanding of the concept of school well-being is quite good, and the application of this concept is carried out through the integration of physical and psychological aspects in the learning environment, as well as the application of learning methods that involve students' emotional and social aspects. The use of educational technology is also part of this application. Teacher responses are very positive and enthusiastic, while students feel comfortable and show good responses to the application of this concept. However, there are several obstacles, such as the need to improve teacher understanding and readiness, limited resources and facilities, and support from family and the social environment. Cultural challenges and local values are also obstacles. The impact of the implementation of school well-being is very significant in the formation of Islamic character of students at the Islamic Center Indramayu Elementary School

This study was motivated by observations showing low interest and activeness of students in participating in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning, which has implications for the achievement of learning objectives that are not optimal. This study explores the strategies Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers to improve student learning activeness in Elementary Schools. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method—data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Research participants consisted of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers, principals, and homeroom teachers at the school. Data analysis was carried out descriptively and qualitatively to understand the strategies applied by teachers in planning and implementing learning and the factors that influence its success. The study results showed that Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers used various innovative and creative learning strategies to improve student learning activeness, such as discussion methods, group work, and interactive learning media. In addition, this study identified factors that influence the success of learning strategies, including active student involvement, support from the school environment, and teacher competence and creativity in teaching. This study provides theoretical contributions in the form of new knowledge and insights regarding Islamic Religious Education learning strategies in elementary schools and practical benefits for teachers, schools, and educational institutions to improve the quality of learning and student learning activity.

In Finland, religious education (RE) in public school is currently religion-based. Thus, pupils are enrolled in RE classes, according to their religious affiliation. There is usually one RE lesson a week in comprehensive school (age 7 to 16). RE is not a confessional subject. The RE curriculum, like that of other subjects, is prepared by the Board of Education. In recent years, Finnish society has changed considerably, becoming increasingly pluralistic and diverse. The number of immigrants and refugees has also increased, e.g., there are currently more than 60,000 Muslims, who represent heterogeneous ways to practice their faith. The number of pupils who participate in Islamic RE is continuously increasing. Today there are more than 9,000 pupils enrolled in Islamic RE. There is a lack of Islamic RE teachers and no established pedagogical practices. There has been an extensive societal debate in Finland as to how RE should be organized in public schools with very different approaches regarding Islamic RE perspective. It has been stated that Islamic RE enables pupils to form their own identity and that it fails to teach pupils common values of society. The chapter consists of two different parts. The first part analyzes the Finnish Islamic RE curricula and studies its development (aims and contents) over the past 20 years (1994, 2004, and 2014). The second part focuses on the challenges that Islamic RE teachers experience in their work, drawing on analyses and interpretations of theme-focused interviews with teachers. It concludes with a summary of recent Islamic RE development work and an investigation of the available Islamic RE teacher training options and the types of competencies that Islamic RE teacher training should encompass.

The advancement of science and technology, which is increasingly sophisticated today, has caused various kinds of changes in human life, including changes in the learning system. This study aims to determine the extent of the effectiveness of the use of e-modules in learning Islamic religious education. This research method is included in the type of qualitative field study research with a phenomenological approach to reveal facts in order to obtain data by making observations, documentation, and interviews with Islamic religious education teachers and the Science Technology team at Muhammadiyah Al Kautsar High School. Valid data analysis techniques in this study were carried out through observation and interviews with Islamic religious education teachers. In addition, researchers also conducted an official web analysis at Muhammadiyah Al Kautsar High School and then carried out data processing. The document analysis was put together into conclusions that were the results of the study. The results of this study show that the impact of using e-modules is effective in Islamic religious education. This study focuses on the perspective of students on the use of e-modules in Islamic religious education learning as well as the effectiveness of using e-modules in Islamic religious education learning.

This study aims to describe and analyze the role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers and parents in developing students' spiritual attitudes at MTsN 3 Surabaya City. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach to understand the role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers and parents in developing students' spiritual attitudes at MTsN 3 Surabaya City, by collecting data through interviews, observations, and documentation. The researcher acted as the main instrument, conducting direct interactions with informants selected by purposive sampling, including teachers, students, and parents. Data analysis followed the Miles and Huberman model, with the validity of the data checked through triangulation of sources, methods, and theories to ensure the consistency and integrity of the research results. The results showed that Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers at MTsN 3 Surabaya City play a central role in the formation of students' spiritual attitudes as teachers, mentors, and role models who practice spiritual values. Parents also have a significant role as planners and mentors, creating spiritual habits at home and encouraging children to be consistent in their religion. Collaboration between teachers and parents creates harmony between education at school and at home, strengthening students' spiritual development. Students showed positive achievements in spiritual attitudes, such as performing religious services consistently, doing charity without coercion, and being patient in completing assignments. These findings indicate that cooperation between Islamic Religious Education teachers and parents has succeeded in forming good spiritual attitudes among students.

Religious moderation has become an urgent issue in Indonesia’s educational context, particularly in fostering tolerance and preventing radicalism among students. Schools play a crucial role in shaping students’ perspectives on religious diversity, with Islamic Religious Education (IRE) teachers serving as key agents in instilling moderation values. However, the implementation of religious moderation in schools faces various challenges, including curriculum constraints, sociocultural influences, and students’ diverse backgrounds. This study aims to analyze the specific strategies employed by IRE teachers in fostering religious moderation, the challenges they encounter, and the impact of their efforts on students. Using a qualitative research method with a social phenomenological approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis involving IRE teachers and students in a senior high school in Banten, Indonesia. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify recurring patterns and key themes related to religious moderation practices. The findings indicate that IRE teachers implement religious moderation through interactive teaching methods, interfaith dialogues, and role-modeling behaviors that emphasize tolerance and balance. However, challenges such as limited institutional support, resistance from certain groups, and a lack of comprehensive training hinder the effectiveness of these efforts. Despite these obstacles, the study highlights the positive influence of IRE teachers in fostering an inclusive and harmonious school environment. The implications of this research suggest the need for more structured teacher training programs, curriculum adjustments to integrate religious moderation effectively, and policy support from educational institutions. These findings contribute to the broader discourse on religious moderation and provide practical recommendations for improving Islamic education in diverse learning environments.

The current study aims to explore studies related to teacher professional education programs in Islamic religious education. More specifically, it is conducting an analysis of study trends on the theme of teacher professional education programs in Islamic religious education, and reviewing several articles, especially those related to the competence of professional Islamic religious education teachers. The method used is bibliometric analysis. SCOPUS was used as the study database, descriptive and narrative analyzes were carried out based on data related to the theme of this study. Keyword filtering is carried out on the search document menu, this is intended to obtain adequate data and in accordance with the study theme. Each data displayed by SCOPUS is analyzed (analyze search results). This includes documents by year, documents by affiliation, documents by country, documents by type, and documents by subject area. The visualization of the result data is taken from the SCOPUS page and printed on the screen (to show the authenticity of the result data). Next, the author reviews two related articles that are most relevant to the teacher professional education program in Islamic religious education, and represents other articles within the scope of this study. The results of bibliometric analysis show that until now studies related to teacher professional education programs in Islamic religious education are still intensively carried out, this refers to the SCOPUS database related to the theme of the study. The main factor is Islamic religious education which is increasingly receiving international attention in line with the fundamental concepts that Islam teaches about lifelong learning, and is currently leading to professional teaching assignments. The results of the article review show that the importance of the sustainability of teacher professional development in Islamic religious education. If similar programs are not implemented in a sustainable manner, it is feared that the commitment of teachers in developing their professionalism will decrease. This study has important implications for the development of a number of literatures and studies, that the implementation of the program to increase the competence or professionalism of teachers in Islamic religious education needs to be explored further, especially the evaluation of its implementation or the competencies expected for the sustainability of Islamic religious education teacher professional education.