Strategies for Developing the Religious Character of Female Madrasah Students Through the Figural Leadership of Teachers
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https://doi.org/10.71392/ejip.v5i2.133Keywords:
reorientation, role model, teacher exemplariness, religious character, madrasahAbstract
This study aims to analyse the reorientation of the teacher’s role as a role model, identify forms of teacher exemplariness, and analyse its contribution to the formation of religious character among female students. It employs a qualitative case study design. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews and documentation involving the head and deputy head of the madrasah, teachers, educational staff and students. Data were analysed using an interactive model of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. Source and technique triangulation strengthened data validity. The findings indicate, firstly, a reorientation from transmitting knowledge to providing spiritual guidance and authentic exemplarity (uswah hasanah) through intracurricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Secondly, teacher exemplariness is manifested through participation in worship habituation, discipline, student mentoring, consistent appearance, emotional self-control, gentle speech and facilitation of extracurricular activities. Thirdly, religious character is reinforced through the internalisation of religious values, educative sanctions based on tazkiyatun nafs (purification of the soul), and a role-modelling culture that transforms transactional obedience into internalised awareness. The study affirms that consistent teacher exemplariness is crucial to building female students’ religious character sustainably.
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