CULTURE ACTIVITIES IN REALIZED EFFECTIVE ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LEARNING

Abstract

Education is a process of developing students’ intelligence, character, and skills, both intellectually and spiritually. In the Islamic perspective, education aims to shape insan kamil, namely individuals who possess faith, knowledge, and noble character in accordance with the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah. This research is motivated by the importance of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in shaping students’ character and spiritual abilities. However, there are still students with low Qur’anic reading and writing skills, which affects the effectiveness of Islamic Religious Education learning. Based on observations at SMP Negeri 5 Nganjuk, the school implements Qur’anic literacy activities such as writing, reading, and memorizing the Qur’an as an effort to improve the effectiveness of Islamic Religious Education learning. These activities are considered capable of encouraging student participation, creating a conducive learning atmosphere, and supporting the development of students’ cognitive, affective, and psychomotor abilities. This study aims to determine: (1) how the culture of writing the Qur’an contributes to effective Islamic Religious Education learning at SMP Negeri 5 Nganjuk, (2) how the culture of reading the Qur’an contributes to effective Islamic Religious Education learning at SMP Negeri 5 Nganjuk, and (3) how the culture of memorizing the Qur’an contributes to effective Islamic Religious Education learning at SMP Negeri 5 Nganjuk. To answer these questions, the researcher employed a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving the principal, Islamic Religious Education teachers, the vice principal for curriculum affairs, and students. Data analysis was conducted using a triangulation approach. The findings of the study indicate that: (1) Qur’an writing activities help develop students’ cognitive and psychomotor understanding. Through these activities, students become more familiar with the structure of hijaiyah letters and the correct use of harakat. (2) The culture of reading the Qur’an contributes to the development of religious character, discipline, and responsibility, as well as improving students’ reading quality and mastery of tajwid. (3) The culture of memorizing the Qur’an is able to enhance students’ memorization targets. Although there are differences in students’ reading and memorization abilities, this activity continues to run effectively through gradual guidance from teachers.

Keywords: Qur’anic Reading and Writing, Islamic Religious Education, Effective Learning.