An Analysis of The Role of Teachers in Improving the Quality of Islamic Education: A Case Study at SD Negeri 1 Keromongan
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https://doi.org/10.34125/jomre.v2i2.50Keywords:
Role of Teachers, Islamic Education, Quality of Education, Religious Character, Elementary School.Abstract
This study aims to analyze the role of teachers in improving the quality of Islamic education at SD Negeri 1 Keromongan. The study employed a qualitative method using a case study approach. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, and documentation, with the research subjects comprising the school principal, Islamic Religious Education teachers, classroom teachers, and students. The results of the study indicate that teachers play a crucial role as facilitators, motivators, mentors, and evaluators in the Islamic education process. As facilitators, teachers provide engaging teaching methods and materials while fostering an active and religiously oriented learning environment. As motivators, teachers provide encouragement, recognition, and Islamic character development to foster students’ high motivation to learn. As mentors, teachers cultivate students’ religious understanding and behavior through the practice of worship and setting a good example. Meanwhile, as evaluators, teachers continuously assess students’ religious knowledge, attitudes, and skills. These roles of the teacher have a positive impact on improving students’ religious understanding, discipline, and religious character. However, this study also identified several challenges, such as a lack of support from some parents and variations in students’ abilities. Therefore, collaboration between teachers, schools, and parents is necessary to optimally improve the quality of Islamic education in elementary schools.
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