Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Islam Indonesia (JPAII)

Exploring the Role of Emotional Intelligence and Self-Confidence in Supporting Islamic Religious Education Learning Outcomes

M Agus Salim — 2025-03-16

Purpose of the study: This study aims to investigate the effect of emotional intelligence (EI) and self-confidence on students' academic achievement in Islamic religious education, as well as evaluate the interaction between the two variables and provide strategic recommendations for educators to improve student learning outcomes.

Methodology: The method used in this research is quantitative with ex post facto design. The research sample consisted of 35 students of the Early Childhood Education Teacher Education (PG-PAUD) Study Program at STKIP Kumala Lampung. Data were collected through questionnaires measuring emotional intelligence (EI), self-confidence (SC), and student learning outcomes, and data were analyzed using ANOVA and paired-samples t-test.

Main Findings: The results showed a significant relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and self-confidence (SC) on student learning outcomes. Students who have high levels of emotional intelligence and self-confidence tend to achieve better learning outcomes, with the average learning outcome reaching 78.90, compared to students who have low levels of emotional intelligence and self-confidence which only reach 66.95. This finding confirms the importance of emotional intelligence and self-confidence development in the context of Islamic religious education.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The uniqueness of this study lies in its focus on the influence of emotional intelligence (EI) and self-confidence (SC) in the context of Islamic religious education, which is still less explored in the literature. This research provides new insights that are useful for improving teaching strategies, supporting student development, as well as enriching existing knowledge in the field of Islamic religious education.

Relevance of Islamic Education Values in Malay Pantun

Suhernawati Suhernawati — 2025-03-19

Purpose of the study: Malay pantun, as an oral cultural heritage, carries noble values that transcend generations. This study aims to analyze the relevance of Islamic educational values embedded in Malay pantun within the context of contemporary society. It explores how these values can serve as a moral compass in shaping individual and societal character.

Methodology: This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach with textual analysis to examine selected Malay pantun. The data were obtained through literature review and document analysis, focusing on identifying Islamic values such as honesty, patience, tolerance, and compassion within the pantun texts.

Main Findings: The analysis reveals that Malay pantun contains fundamental Islamic educational values that remain relevant despite the evolving socio-cultural landscape. These values continue to play a significant role in character formation, fostering moral awareness and strengthening social harmony. Additionally, Malay pantun serves as an effective medium for da'wah, as its poetic and rhythmic nature enhances the reception of religious and ethical teachings.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study highlights the untapped potential of Malay pantun as a tool for cultural preservation and Islamic education in modern contexts. It provides new insights into how traditional oral literature can be adapted to contemporary educational frameworks, ensuring that Islamic teachings remain accessible and engaging for younger generations.

The Influence of Islamic Religious Education Learning in Forming Students' Character and Noble Morals

Nova Mutiara Dewi — 2025-03-20

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to see whether there is an influence of Islamic religious education learning on the morals of students at Widya Yahya Gading Rejo Vocational School, Pringsewu Regency.

Methodology: The approach used is a quantitative approach. Data collection was carried out using a survey method with a questionnaire as an instrument to obtain X and Y data and analyzed using the product moment correlation analysis technique and tested with the t-test to determine the real level.

Main Findings: The results of the correlation analysis showed an rxy value of 0.468, which is included in the moderate relationship category (0.400 – 0.599) and significant. The t-test test produced a t-count value of 4.620, which is greater than ttable (1.992) at a significance level of 0.05 with a degree of freedom (dk) of 78. This confirms the hypothesis that Islamic Religious Education learning has a positive influence on students' morals. The determination coefficient of 21.9% indicates that Islamic Religious Education learning affects students' morals by 21.9%, while 78.1% is influenced by other variables.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study provides innovation by specifically examining the influence of Islamic Religious Education learning on students' morals in the vocational school environment, which is still rarely done in the Pringsewu Regency area, and offers quantitative data as a basis for developing a religion-based education strategy.

The Role of Islamic Religious Education Teachers in Forming Students' Disciplined and Responsible Characters

Novia Hapsariningrum — 2025-03-21

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to determine the role of Islamic Religious Education teachers in efforts to form a disciplined character, the role of Islamic Religious Education teachers in efforts to form a responsible character, and the supporting and inhibiting factors in efforts to form a disciplined and responsible character in the school.

Methodology: This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The subjects of the study were the principal, vice principal, teachers, and students. Data collection was done by interview.

Main Findings: The results of the study showed that Islamic Religious Education teachers in efforts to form disciplined and responsible characters showed their roles, namely: the role as educators, acting as models and role models, and the role as motivators. In efforts to form these characters, there are supporting and inhibiting factors in their implementation. Supporting factors come from teachers, parents, and the environment. Then the inhibiting factors come from peers.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The results of this study provide a new perspective on the effectiveness of the role of Islamic Religious Education teachers as agents of character formation for students through a value-based education approach that is integrated into teaching and learning activities.

Analysis of the Professional Competency of Islamic Religious Education Teachers in the Implementation of the Independent Curriculum

Munawir Munawir — 2025-03-22

Purpose of the study: This study aims to describe and analyze the importance of professional competence of islamic religious education teachers, as well as the relevance of this professional competence to the demands of the Independent Curriculum.

Methodology: This research is descriptive-based qualitative research with a literature study approach. Through analysis of documents such as scientific journals, books and related research reports. The data collection method in this study is information collection, using sources as the main data related to the professional competence of islamic religious education teachers, independent curriculum, and curriculum implementation. The data from the sources obtained is then analyzed in depth, evaluating the quality of the data sources, analyzing the data, interpreting the data, and drawing conclusions.

Main Findings: (1) The professional competence of Islamic Religious Education teachers in teaching students has five criteria, namely: mastering the foundations of education, mastering teaching materials, compiling teaching programs, implementing learning programs, and assessing the results of the teaching and learning process that has been implemented. (2) The obstacle for islamic religious education teachers in teaching students is that islamic religious education teachers still do not understand the independent curriculum in terms of its application during learning. (3) There needs to be an increase in the competence of islamic religious education teachers in implementing the independent curriculum effectively for students in the learning process.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this research lies in the challenges and opportunities of professional competence of islamic religious education teachers and their application in the independent curriculum. This finding can produce a new model that can be used to develop the competence of islamic religious education teachers in the independent curriculum so that it can provide quite relevant information for islamic religious education teachers in Indonesia.