PERAN SEJARAH KEBUDAYAAN ISLAM SKI DALAM MEMBENTUK KARAKTER KEPEMIMPINAN PADA SISWA KELAS VIII MTS AL HIDAYAH WAJAK

Abstract

Developing leadership character is a crucial aspect of Islamic education, as students are expected to possess not only academic competence but also qualities such as honesty, discipline, responsibility, courage, and the ability to collaborate. The subject of Islamic Cultural History (SKI) holds strategic potential for shaping this character, as its curriculum includes exemplary stories of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), his companions, the caliphs, religious scholars, and other Islamic figures who embody leadership values. This study aims to describe the lesson planning, instructional implementation, and impact of SKI lessons on the leadership character development of eighth-grade students at MTs Al Hidayah Wajak. A qualitative, descriptive research approach was employed. Data were gathered through observation, interviews, and document analysis, involving the SKI teacher, eighth-grade students, the madrasa principal, and the deputy principal for curriculum affairs. Data analysis followed the Miles and Huberman model—comprising data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing—while data validity was ensured through source and technique triangulation. The findings indicate that the SKI teacher integrated leadership values into lesson objectives, content, methods, activities, and evaluation. Implementation involved group discussions, presentations, question-and-answer sessions, assignments, storytelling based on Islamic history, and the teacher serving as a role model. The instruction positively influenced students' character development, particularly regarding honesty, discipline, responsibility, cooperation, self-confidence, and the ability to lead groups. Thus, SKI instruction serves not merely as a means of transferring knowledge about Islamic history but also as a vehicle for fostering leadership character among students.