Halaqa: Islamic Education Journal

Learning Technology to Improve the Absorption of Islamic Religious Education in Elementary Schools

2025-07-18T15:32:56+00:00

General Background: Learning technology has become a pivotal tool in enhancing educational quality, particularly in the digital era. Specific Background: In Islamic Religious Education (PAI), the shift from conventional methods to digital learning tools such as videos and PowerPoint presentations promises more interactive and meaningful instruction. Knowledge Gap: However, studies evaluating the effectiveness and inclusiveness of learning technologies in elementary-level Islamic education remain limited, especially for diverse student needs and under-resourced schools. Aims: This study investigates the urgency and effectiveness of learning technology in improving elementary students' absorption of Islamic Religious Education materials. Results: Using a qualitative case study at SD Negeri 3 Kekait, findings show that digital media improves student engagement and understanding of abstract spiritual values, although limitations in teacher digital skills and support for students with special needs persist. Novelty: The study highlights the integration of spiritual values through visual media and emphasizes adaptive strategies for inclusivity, offering fresh insights into character education in religious contexts. Implications: These results suggest the necessity for professional development and infrastructure support to maximize the pedagogical potential of digital technology, ultimately contributing to the formation of students' moral character and improving Islamic education in the digital age.
Highlight :

Learning technology (videos, PowerPoint) increases student engagement and understanding in Islamic Religious Education at the elementary level.
Barriers include limited teacher digital skills and infrastructure challenges in schools.
Technology helps internalize spiritual values through visual storytelling, enhancing character education.

Keywords : Learning Technology, Student Absorption, Islamic Religious Education, Digital Media, Elementary School

Integration Between Qauliyah and Kauniyah Verses With Science And Technology In Islamic Education

2025-07-18T15:34:58+00:00

General Background: The advancement of science and technology has reshaped modern civilization, yet without a moral foundation, it risks diminishing human values. Specific Background: Islamic education, rooted in divine revelation, emphasizes a balanced integration of knowledge from both the Qur'an (Qauliyah verses) and natural phenomena (Kauniyah verses) to cultivate holistic human development. Knowledge Gap: Despite the growing body of research on religious and scientific integration, few studies explore the epistemological synthesis of revelation and empirical observation in shaping Islamic educational frameworks. Aims: This study aims to analyze the integration of Qauliyah and Kauniyah verses with science and technology to build an educational model grounded in both spiritual and intellectual excellence. Results: Through literature review, the study finds that integrating both types of verses enriches pedagogical methods, strengthens students' engagement, and inspires Muslim scholars to develop contextual, character-based education amid global technological challenges. Novelty: The research introduces a conceptual paradigm where scientific inquiry becomes a medium for deepening faith and ethical awareness, rejecting the dichotomy between religious and secular knowledge. Implications: The findings suggest that integrating revelation and empirical knowledge can form a value-based curriculum in Islamic education, offering a viable response to secularization and moral decline in global education.
Highlight :

Integration of Qauliyah and Kauniyah verses strengthens Islamic education foundations.
Islamic education should combine revealed values with scientific knowledge.
Science and technology serve as a medium for deeper reflection and faith.

Keywords : Integration, Verses, Qauliyah, Kauniyah, Science and Technology

Internalizing Islamic Ecotheology through School Culture to Foster Eco-Character

2025-07-26T14:33:29+00:00

This study aims to analyze the process of internalizing Islamic ecotheological values through the school culture of Azzakiyah Islamic School in fostering students’ environmental care character. Employing a qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach, this research explores the lived experiences of teachers and students in undergoing the internalization process. Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The findings reveal that school culture plays a significant role as a medium of internalization, reflected in various activities such as project-based learning, outing classes, the 5R program, zero waste initiatives, and mentoring sessions. The internalization process occurs through three stages: value transformation, value transaction, and value transinternalization. These stages enable students not only to understand but also to internalize and practice ecotheological values in their daily lives. This process contributes to behavioral changes among students, including conserving energy, properly disposing of waste, and engaging in other environmentally responsible actions that reflect the indicators of an environmentally caring character.

Highlights:

Three-Stage Internalization: Values are instilled through transformation, transaction, and transinternalization.
Cultural Practices: Activities like 5R, zero waste, and mentoring embed environmental responsibility.
Behavioral Outcomes: Students demonstrate eco-friendly habits like energy conservation and waste management.

Keywords: Islamic Ecotheology, School Culture, Environmental Care, Value Internalization