The role of Islamic education teachers in forming students' religious character

Abstract

This research discusses the role of Islamic education teachers in forming the religious character of class VII.1 students at SMPN 1 Rumbia. This research has two objectives: First, find out what role Islamic education teachers play in forming the students’ religious character at SMPN 1 Rumbia. Second, to find the supporting and inhibiting factors for Islamic education teachers in forming the students’ religious character at SMPN 1 Rumbia. This research uses a qualitative approach to the implementation of field studies. This research uses observation, interview, and documentation data collection techniques. Meanwhile, data analysis techniques are reduction, presentation, and conclusion. Then, the data validity checking techniques used are source and technical triangulation. Based on the data analysis carried out. The research results are: First, the role of Islamic education teachers in forming the religious character of class VII.1 student at SMP Negeri 1 Rumbia includes: a) as a teacher, b) as an educator, c) as a role model, d) as a guide, e) as a faith awareness, f) as a motivator, g) as a learning resource, h) as a facilitator, i) as a leader, j) As a class manager. Second, Islamic education teachers' supporting and inhibiting factors in forming the religious character of class VII.1 students at SMPN 1 Rumbia are more dominant externally, including a) Family or parental factors because of students' first place of education. b) School environmental factors are essential factors. Because at school, students will be educated and guided to have good morals and character. c) Approach factors used by Islamic education teachers using several methods.