STRATEGI GURU AGAMA DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA AL-QUR'AN PADA SISWA KELAS II SD NAHDLATUL ULAMA PASURUAN

Abstract

Reading the Qur'an correctly is a basic competency every Muslim student needs to master, yet not all students progress at the same pace even after they can already recognize the Arabic letters. This qualitative case study examines how a religious teacher at SD Nahdlatul Ulama Pasuruan designs and carries out strategies to improve the Qur'an-reading ability of second-grade students. Data were collected through classroom observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman, with credibility checked through source and technique triangulation. The findings show that planning begins with identifying each student's initial reading ability, followed by preparing lesson plans, instructional media, and assessment instruments suited to that ability. In practice, the teacher combines classical instruction with individual and group sessions and builds an engaging, low-pressure classroom atmosphere to keep students motivated. Two school programs, Kelas Pagi Mengaji and Fun Clinic, support this process by giving students extra practice outside regular class hours, while differing reading levels among students and limited instructional time remain the main obstacles the teacher has to manage. These findings suggest that a gradual, differentiated approach is central to helping young learners build accurate and fluent Qur'an-reading skills.