Islamic Education Teachers Research Articles

Development of Islamic Religious Education Teacher Performance for Students in Facing the World of Work

An Islamic religious education teacher is required to develop his performance so that students are always ready to face the world of work. This qualitative descriptive research using literature study will examine the development of the performance of Islamic religious education teachers for students in facing the world of work. The data analysis technique uses content analysis by sorting data according to the problem and research objectives. This article finds several things as follows. First, in developing their performance, an Islamic religious education teacher must have the following five criteria, including: commitment to students in the learning process, must master the material, carry out evaluations, be able to think systematically, and be part of society in their professional environment. Second, in developing his performance, an Islamic religious education teacher must be able to be a corrector, inspirer, informer, motivator, initiator and facilitator. Also, an Islamic religious education teacher must master several teaching methods, including: lecture methods, exercises, question and answer, discussions, experiments, assignments, field trips, socio-drama, and the like. Third, to prepare students for the world of work, an Islamic religious education teacher must formulate a curriculum that suits the needs of society, that is in line with developments in science and technology, and that suits individual needs. Fourth, to balance the curriculum with the field of work, an Islamic religious education teacher must pay attention to skills education which is usually directed at employment preparation, directed at several types of work and in accordance with his field of expertise.

Body of Knowledge of Islamic Education Teachers: Critical Review of the Curriculum Master Program of Islamic Education Ahmad Dahlan University Yogyakarta

Focus this study will review the islamic education teacher body of knowledge critically with regard to three main issues regarding the problematic development of the curriculum in tertiary institutions including namely; agreement between cpl (graduate learning outcomes), relevance, andconstructive alignment, with the context of the body of knowledge of islamic education teacher . the purpose of this study is to analyze and critically review the body of knowledge, islamic education teacher curriculum at the ahmad dahlan university islamic education teacher masters program. methods the method applied in this study is a qualitative method with a type of field study orfield study. the setting in this research is the islamic education teacher study program at ahmad dahlan university, yogyakarta. the results of the research in this study are that it has implemented the body of knowledge of islamic education teacher with appropriate courses includingal-quran education, hadith education, belief education, moral education, date education, arabic language education.and is an embryo of a derivative of contemporary courses. this is proven by the output of each course in the form of publication of national or international indexed journal articles and intellectual property rights as well as a simple patent.

IMPLENTASI PEMBELAJARAN AQIDAH AKHLAQ DALAM PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER RELIGIUS SISWA DI MTS MIFDA PRIMA KABUPATEN PROBOLINGGO

This study aims to explore the implementation of Islamic Moral Education in shaping religious character among students at MTS Mifda Prima Probolinggo, as well as to identify the supporting and hindering factors, along with the outcomes of applying this educational approach at MTS Mifda Prima Probolinggo. The research was conducted at MTS Mifda Prima Probolinggo, involving both the Islamic moral education teachers and the students as research subjects and informants. The applied method in this research is qualitative descriptive, where data, both written and oral, regarding the research subjects, are detailed. Data collection is carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis is performed using the Miles and Huberman approach, involving data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions. The research findings indicate that the implementation of Islamic Moral Education in shaping religious character among students at MTS Mifda Prima Probolinggo is carried out through exemplary and habituation methods. This includes incorporating pre-lesson prayers, communal prayers, participating in the Tahsinul Qur'an program, fostering commendable behavior, and showing respect to teachers and peers. The goal is to support the formation of religious values that can be applied in daily life and provide positive examples. Identified hindering factors involve inadequate time allocation and the behavior of students.

The Role of Islamic Religious Education Teachers Through ICT-Based Learning Media Design in Improving Student Learning Outcomes at Smpn 4 Pinrang

This study discusses the Role of Islamic Education Teachers through the design of ICT-Based Learning Media. This study aims to determine the use of ICT-based learning media in SMP Negeri 4 Pinrang. This study used a type of descriptive qualitative research. With a case study approach, data sources are primary data (teachers, principals, vice principals) and secondary data (documents directly to the field or carried out in the field through observation, interviews, and documentation studies, in order to obtain clear and representative data. The results of this study show, (1) Islamic Religious Education learning tools used by Islamic Religious Education Teachers at SMP Negeri 4 Pinrang are learning tools that have been integrated with the latest curriculum, namely the independent curriculum. The intended learning tool design includes learning design, which begins with learning preparation which includes syllabus, preparation of lesson plans, and also the selection of methods and strategies. The learning design consists of three parts including preliminary activities, core activities after that closing and continued assessment for students. (2) The use of Information Communication and Technology (ICT)-based learning media used at SMP Negeri 4 Pinrang includes the use of hardware and software. The intended use of hardware is the use of laptops / computers, smartphones, active speakers / sound and LCD / projectors, while the use of software is powerpoint, internet, web, video editing applications, and youtube. (3) Learning Outcomes Students using ICT learning media based on the results of formative and summative assessments / assessments carried out by teachers to students show effectiveness in learning that produces or shows to improve student learning outcomes.

Case-Based Learning Method in Learning: Is it Effective to Improve Teaching Skills of Madrasa Teachers in Indonesia?

This research aims to analyse whether the increasing use of case-based learning (CBL) by madrasa aliyah teachers in Indonesia improves their teaching skills in the field of education. This study employed a quasi-experimental technique and data from a CBL intervention programme to investigate how CBL is connected with teachers' hybrid teaching skill. The data was analysed using the difference-in-difference design. In general, the teaching skill of madrasa teachers is solely treated as a predictor of the practice of teaching Islamic religious education. Still, we discovered that the greater use of CBL in hybrid learning can favorably affect the teaching skill of madrasa teachers. CBL is positively associated with student involvement and teaching in learning among the madrasa teacher teaching skill subscales. However, according to our data analysis, students' favourable responses to Islamic religious education, and hybrid learning practices can moderate the link between CBL and the teaching skill of madrasa teachers. This study has significance for the CBL model's growth in strengthening the teaching skill of madrasa teachers in distance learning Islamic religious education.

Strategi Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Menerapkan Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar Di SMA Negeri 1 Bangun Rejo

This research is motivated by the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum, which is a new curriculum introduced by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia as part of efforts to recover the education system post-pandemic. The Merdeka Curriculum offers a more flexible approach to learning, providing freedom in managing the learning process to make it more comfortable, active, and enjoyable. In this context, Islamic Education, which previously tended to use lecture methods, now emphasizes student activity and provides broader access to various sources for learning materials. The research findings indicate that Islamic Education teachers have made various efforts to implement the Merdeka Curriculum. These efforts include building student activity through triggering questions and collaborative learning, creating teaching modules to facilitate the teaching and learning process, and implementing the Pancasila student profile. However, challenges faced include disparities between teaching materials, student abilities, and time allocation.

PENGARUH STRES KERJA, LINGKUNGAN KERJA, BEBAN KERJA DAN KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL TERHADAP KINERJA GURU PAI DI SMA BANTEN

Teacher performance is the main and very urgent factor that enables the realization of educational and learning goals in the school environment. The realization of teacher performance is due to many factors, including: work stress situations, work environment, workload and interpersonal communication. Therefore, many of these matters require special attention from all parties, so that teachers work in harmony with their work. This research aims to examine and analyze the influence of work stress, work environment, workload and interpersonal communication on the performance of Islamic religious education teachers at high schools in Banten. In conducting research, researchers used an ex post facto type of quantitative approach. The research sample was 64 Islamic religious education teachers at private high schools in Pandeglang Banten, with a random sampling method. In obtaining research data, observation, questionnaires and documents were used. Data analysis was carried out in stages, including: data description, validation testing, reliability testing, analysis requirements testing, as well as simultaneous and partial analysis tests. The research results found: work stress on teacher performance has a positive and significant influence. The work environment on teacher performance has a positive and significant influence. Workload on teacher performance has a positive and significant influence. Interpersonal communication on teacher performance has a positive and significant influence. Likewise, work stress, work environment, workload and interpersonal communication have a positive and significant influence on teacher performance. This means that the lower the work stress and workload, the higher the performance of the Islamic religious education teacher. At the same time, as the work environment and interpersonal communication improve, the performance of Islamic religious education teachers will also increase.

Kemampuan Guru PAI dalam Menyusun Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran (RPP) Kurikulum 2013 di SMP Nurul Hadina

This study aims to determine the ability of Islamic religious education teachers in preparing 2013 Curriculum Learning Implementation Plans (RPP) at SMP Nurul Hadina Patumbak. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive study method. Data collection techniques by conducting interviews with PAI teachers, observation and documentation in the form of lesson plans that have been made by the teacher. The results of this study found that the ability of Islamic religious education teachers to prepare Learning Implementation Plans (RPP) at Nurul Hadina Patumbak Middle School was categorized as good with evidence of Learning Implementation Plans (RPP) that had been made by the teacher, this can be seen from the completeness of the RPP made by the teacher concerned .

Islamic Religious Education Social Competence of Teachers in Increasing Students' Tolerant Attitudes: Qualitative Study in State High Schools of Jambi City

This research describes the efforts of Islamic religious education teachers to increase students' attitudes of tolerance and the social competence of Islamic religious education teachers as contributors to increasing students' attitudes of tolerance. The author's approach in this research is qualitative; the type of research is descriptive research analysis. The research location is State High School X, Jambi City. Data collection was carried out using observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. Determining research subjects used Snowball sampling. Data analysis techniques were carried out using data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions, and verifying research results' trustworthiness using extended participation techniques, careful observation, data triangulation, and supervisor consultation. The results of this research refer to the social competence of Islamic Religious Education Teachers as a factor that encourages students at State High School X Jambi City to increase their tolerance attitudes as well as the efforts made by teachers to increase students' tolerance attitudes, the need for an attitude of tolerance in various aspects, including tolerance in different opinions, or differences in religion, different ethnicities and cultures which makes it a benchmark that an attitude of tolerance is needed by every Indonesian citizen who has a variety of cultures, ethnicities and religions and as a solution in dealing with ethnic, cultural and religious differences in the school, community and state environment.

Evolution of Islamic Education Teachers' Competence in Indonesia

This research aims to outline a study that examines the historical development, current status, and future direction of Islamic education teacher competency in the Indonesian context. Using a qualitative method approach from interviews with educators, policymakers, and academics. This report highlights the role of government initiatives and Islamic education institutions in improving teacher competency, focusing on areas such as pedagogical skills, subject matter expertise, and the integration of information and communications technology (ICT) in teaching. The results of the research show that teachers must reflect uswah alhasanah, teachers do good deeds, have an educational orientation to worship for Allah, have a clear mind in daily life, have a pure heart, master in-depth religious knowledge (ulumuddiniyah), have the ability to educate intellectually (tarbiatul aqliyah), have the ability to educate the heart (tarbiyatul qulubiyah), have the ability to educate character (tarbiyatul khulukiyah), have the ability to educate physically (tarbiyatul jismiyah) and have the ability to educate socially (tarbiyatul ijtimaiyah). These findings indicate that although significant progress has been made in improving the competency of Islamic education teachers in Indonesia, continued efforts are needed to address emerging challenges and to ensure that teachers are equipped to provide high-quality, relevant, and inclusive education. This research contributes to the broader discourse regarding teacher competency in Islamic education, offering relevant insights for educators, policymakers, scholars, and stakeholders involved in religious education globally.

Obstacles to the implementation of realistic assessment strategies from the perspective of Islamic education teachers in Ma'an Governorate

This study aimed to assess the awareness of Islamic education teachers regarding realistic assessment strategies in the Ma'an Governorate, from the teachers' own perspectives. The descriptive-analytical method was utilized, and the study sample consisted of 155 male and female teachers in the first semester of the academic year 2023/2024. To collect data, a tool consisting of 30 items graded on a five-point Likert scale was developed. The validity and reliability of the tool were established using known practical methods. The study results indicated that the obstacles facing the application of realistic assessment tools by Islamic education teachers were of moderate level. The obstacles related to the teacher ranked first, followed by those related to the application conditions, and finally, obstacles related to the students ranked last. The study also pointed out the absence of statistically significant differences at the 0.05 level between the means of the study sample's responses attributed to the variables of gender and experience. Based on the results, the study recommended the necessity of professional development for teachers on realistic assessment tools and their application through training courses and workshops.

Mind Mapping Method in Improving Conceptual Knowledge in Workshop Modules for Teacher Professional Education Students

The aim of this research is to determine the effectiveness of the mind mapping method in increasing professional teacher education students' knowledge of 21st century learning materials. This research is a classroom action research conducted in a class of 15 Islamic religious education teachers. Action research was carried out in two cycles, each cycle including the stages of planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The research results show that the mind mapping method can increase the conceptual knowledge of professional teacher education students, this can be seen from the results of knowledge tests through pretest and posttest. Students got a maximum score of 82.67 from the results of the knowledge test, in the calculation of the N-gene normality test it reached 75.96% so that the maind mapping method is a high criterion for increasing student knowledge. By mastering the conceptual knowledge of the workshop module, students can improve their skills in preparing learning plans that can be implemented well in the learning process.

21st Century Islamic Education Teachers' Teaching Practice in Teaching Recitation of The Qur'an

21st Century Islamic Education Teachers' Teaching Practice in Teaching Recitation of The Qur'an

Teachers Efforts in Evaluating Islamic Religious Education Learning Using Discussion Learning Methods

This research evaluates Islamic education learning carried out by teachers at Public Middle School 1 Panji. This research method uses a qualitative approach, and the type of research used is field research. Selection of Research Subjects This research method uses a qualitative approach, and the kind of research used is field research. Teachers and students at Public Middle School 1 Panji proposed the choice of research subjects. The data collection techniques used in this research are observation, interview and documentation. The data analysis used by researchers is data analysis from Miles and Huberman's ideas, namely data condensation, data presentation, and concluding/verification. Islamic education learning requires a process to help students learn the Islamic religion. Evaluations carried out by teachers, both assessments of the learning process and evaluations of learning outcomes, are carried out to maximize students' intelligence in terms of knowledge, enjoyment of life, and ability to interact physically and socially. In the community environment. Islamic education learning must be pursued through good planning to influence students' choices, decisions and life developments. The evaluation results carried out by Islamic education teachers are effective and can increase students' active learning and thinking during the learning process and its application in everyday

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PEDATI LEARNING DESIGN IN LEARNING EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY FOR PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

This research is motivated by the fact that studying educational psychology is very important. By understanding educational psychology, prospective Islamic religious education teachers can form Islamic personalities in students through understanding behavior and stages of development. Educational psychology is also a bridge in realizing good social interaction between teachers and students, between teachers, or between students and other parties. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of the PEDATI learning design in educational psychology learning for prospective Islamic religious education teachers. The approach in this research is a mixed method with a survey method. The respondents in this study were students taking Educational Psychology courses. The research results show that the PEDATI learning design implemented is in the medium category, and respondents perceive its effectiveness as good. Student perspective Islamic religious education teachers become better prepared for learning, and discussions in learning become more lively, especially in analyzing student growth and development, student environment, differences in student character, and student potential.

Teachers' Efforts to Increase Student Learning Motivation in PAI Learning

Motivation is an important factor in determining student learning success. The aim of this research is to analyze and determine teachers' efforts to increase students' motivation to learn Islamic Religious Education. Research setting took place at Dharma Karya Vocational School, specifically for class XI students. The focus of this research, apart from discussing teachers' efforts to increase students' learning motivation, is also aimed at analyzing various obstacles or barriers experienced by students while participating in the Islamic Religious Education Learning process. The type of research used in this research is field research using a qualitative approach with descriptive study methods. The primary data source for this research is the PAI Teacher at Dharma Karya Vocational School. The secondary data source in this research is Dharma Karya Vocational School students, which includes class XI students. Research data collection instruments use interview, observation and documentation techniques. Then the data was analyzed through data reduction techniques, data presentation and data verification. The results of this research conclude that the efforts of Islamic religious education teachers in increasing students' learning motivation in class Then, give assignments to individual students, give praise (appreciation) to students who answer questions correctly, and give marks to each Islamic religious education learning exercise.

Islamic Pedagogy Resilience: Exploring Strategies for Social Character Development Beyond the Pandemic

This empirical study examines the resilience tactics utilized in Islamic pedagogy to foster the growth of social character qualities in spite of the difficulties presented by the Covid-19 epidemic. The research is centered around SMA Negeri 7 Yogyakarta and seeks to uncover the creative methods employed by Islamic Education instructors in fostering students' social traits both during and after the pandemic. The study employed qualitative research methods such as observation, interviews, and recording. The participants included school administrators, student assistants, Grade 12 Islamic Education teachers, and two students from SMA Negeri 7 Yogyakarta. This study examines the diverse approaches utilized by Islamic Education instructors, specifically in response to the pandemic's influence on students' social growth. The findings suggest that Grade 12 Islamic Education teachers overcome these problems by employing resilient tactics, including the use of role models, offering mentorship, and fostering interactive and socially conscious learning settings. The report also emphasizes the prospects and difficulties faced by educators in this endeavor, such as cultivating connections with kids from various backgrounds, inculcating ethical and moral comprehension, and actively engaging parents in the journey of character development. This research enhances the overall comprehension of Islamic pedagogy resilience and its impact on the development of social character beyond the pandemic. It highlights the crucial role educators play in molding students' characters in the changing educational environment.

Work Commitment and School Climate on Productive Pedagogical Teaching Practices

Teachers are vital members of the community who devote their lives to developing skilled and productive individuals. Nonetheless, there are still arguments over teachers who do not use proper teaching techniques. It is also asserted that adverse school settings make it more difficult for them to carry out their jobs in an efficient manner. This study's objective was to assess the work commitment, school climate and productive pedagogical teaching practices of Islamic Education teachers (IETs). It also examined how work commitment and school climate relate to and affect IETs' instructional strategies. The study was quantitative in nature and employed a survey research design. A stratified random sampling procedure was used to select 454 IETs employed in Malaysian national secondary schools as the study sample. The study data was analysed using descriptive statistics along with inferential tools like Pearson correlation and multiple regression. The study's conclusions demonstrate that there is a high degree of work commitment, school climate, and IET teaching practices. Pearson's correlation test indicated that IET teaching practices positively influence both school climate and work commitment. The study's results also indicate that the teaching practices of IET are influenced by seven predictive elements. These results are important for the Malaysian Ministry of Education, in emphasising the necessity of in-service training to enhance commitment and proficiency among IETs and to create the supportive learning environment that is crucial to ensure that IETs can effectively fulfil their duties. Some suggestions for further research are also presented in this study.

EVALUATION OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND CHARACTER LEARNING USING COUNTENANCE STAKE MODEL

This research aims to describe the implementation of teaching of Islamic and religious education at Senior High School Jember Regency which includes planning, learning, and learning assessment, and student KKM result. It is an evaluation study using a quantitative descriptive approach with the Countenance Stake model with three phases: antecedent, transaction, outcome. The research sample comprised 9 PAI (Islamic Religious Education) teachers and 298 grade XI. The data were collected through documentation, observation, questionnaires, and interviews. The validation of the instrument was conducted through content validity and construct validity and reliability with Alpha Cronbach. The data analysis technique used the ideal criteria from Azwar. The results of this study show that: (1) The Antecedent aspects of learning planning have a 98.46% achievement with good categories. (2) The Transaction aspect includes implementing a 89.07% learning belonging to good categories and a 84.34% learning assessment with good categories. The Outcome aspect as seen from the learning outcomes of one theme has not fulfilled the Minimal submission criteria. 1) The need for learning device training, 2) The use of innovative learning models, 3) The need for periodical clinical supervision.

The Hidden Curriculum in Islamic Education: Developing Critical Thinking and Moderate Attitudes among Students

The hidden curriculum serves as a supplementary component to the formal curriculum, emphasizing the cultivation of students' character. One crucial aspect of character development for students is the ability to exhibit critical thinking and moderation. This research aims to make a hidden curriculum as a tool and effort to build students' critical thinking and moderate attitudes. The method of this study is qualitative. Data is collected through observation, interviews, and written documentation and literature. The sources of data and information are obtained from 9 informants which are the school principal, deputy principal for the curriculum section, Pancasila, Islamic and Christian Education teachers, class teachers, and 3 students at SMAN 60 Jakarta. The scope of this research only covers the development, implementation, and obstacles of the hidden curriculum increase students' critical and moderate attitudes. The implications of this research are the awareness of schools regarding the importance of paying attention to the hidden curriculum in schools and addressing existing constraints. Additionally, further research is needed on the role of government policies in hidden synchronization.