Islamic Religious Education Learning Strategy in Building Student Character

Astari Anggraini Hasibuan* -  Universitas Islam Negeri Syekh Ali Hasasn Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan, Indonesia

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) plays an important role in the formation of student character, because the character built based on religious values will form a noble person. This article aims to examine various PAI learning strategies that can support students' character building, focusing on contextual learning strategy approach, value-based learning, constructivism, exemplary approach (uswah hasanah), and integration with Merdeka Curriculum. Through literature studies, this research analyzes the application of each strategy in the context of Islamic education and its impact on strengthening student character. The results of the study show that these approaches are effective in strengthening students' understanding of religious values, as well as developing students' moral, social, and spiritual character. The article also provides recommendations for the improvement of teachers' competencies, the utilization of technology in learning, as well as the importance of collaboration with parents and the community to create an environment that supports students' overall character development.

Keywords : Learning Strategy, Islamic Religious Education, Character Building

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