STRATEGI GURU PAI DALAM MEMBENTUK KARAKTER SISWA MELALUI PROGRAM KEAGAMAAN DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA BRAWIJAYA SMART SCHOOL MALANG

Abstract

SMP Brawijaya Smart School Malang recognizes the diverse character traits of its students, understanding that middle schoolers are in a transitional phase from childhood to adolescence, often displaying behavioral instability. The school, under the auspices of Universitas Brawijaya, aims to cultivate a generation that excels in both character and academics. It offers religious programs designed to shape and develop students' character. The research titled “PAI Teacher Strategies in Shaping Student Character through Religious Programs at SMP Brawijaya Smart School Malang†explores these efforts using a qualitative case study approach, involving observation, interviews, and documentation. Findings reveal that Islamic Education (PAI) teachers at SMP Brawijaya Smart School Malang employ several strategies to foster student character. These include meticulous planning to set Quranic learning goals and enhance teaching quality through regular training. Teachers act as role models in discipline and neatness, teach Quran reading with the UMMI method, and promote habitual good deeds and communal prayers. Regular evaluations monitor students' progress in Quran reading and character development through structured observations. These strategies underscore the school's commitment to integrating religious values into its educational framework to holistically develop its students