Character education in Indonesia needs to be instilled from an early age, given the decline in morality of students in the era of globalization. Morality is an element that shows the quality of people's lives. Religious people assume that religion always teaches its followers to do good and prohibits them from doing wrong. Meanwhile, humanists assume that a person's morality is seen from how someone obeys the values ​​and norms in society. Cultivating character education through three stages, namely internalization and externalization. The three processes of planting can show positive results, of course, the character of the students is also good. However, if the three processes are not optimal, the results obtained by students are also not optimal. The internalization process becomes the basic process or foundation for the character education of students, where the family forms the basis of a character in the form of character recognition to students. And externalization is the next process of internalization where this process is filled by education staff, peers, social media.

The research was a qualitative study using a case description in the elementary Muhammadiyah Macanan. The informans are head master of elementary Muhammadiyah Mcanan, PAI dan Budi Pekerti’s teacher, coordinator of curriculum, Thafidz’s teacher, teacher’s class, and fifth graders. The technique for collecting datas are used observations, and documentations, and indepth interviews. And the result showed that: 1) manajement of curriculum development program PAI dan Budi Pekerti used four functions management, they are a) Plannings arranged in the vision, missions, and objectives of the program, and the various programs, they are short term, medium-term, and long term programs  b) Organizing of human resources involved in the preparation of program and graduation competency standards, c) Implementations of development program are devided to dhuha prayers, dzuhur prayers, jum’at prayers, reading the holly Qur’an, and memorizing the qur’an. And content standards consisting of core competencies and basic competencies d) Evaluations are devided to achievement of planning, organizing, and implementing through graduation competency standards in dimency of attitude and skills. 2) The building of religious characters are devided to a) the teacher’s way how to provide the building religious characters; b) the teacher’s way to do the building religious characters; c) habituation methods in building religious characters.

The research objective is to describe the process of planning, implementing and controlling the development of Islamic religious education learning programs. The type of research used is qualitative with a case study approach. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation and documentation. informants who are the source of information are the principal, vice principal, curriculum assistant, religion teacher and extracurricular coaches. The results of the research are: 1) planning for the development of Islamic religious education learning programs can be seen in the form of learning tools or programs which include syllabus development, annual plans, semester programs and teaching preparation in the form of learning implementation plans which are based on a study of competency standards, basic competencies and indicators. which is determined based on content standards, competency standards for graduates of Islamic religious education subjects. 2) Implementation of developing learning programs, namely carrying out learning program development activities, following the applicable procedures in schools, namely by organizing and directing the development of learning programs with reference to intracurricular and extracurricular learning. This study also found that controlling the implementation of the learning program was carried out by evaluating student learning outcomes and monitoring class in intracurricular and extracurricular learning.

The purpose of the article was to describe and analyze strategies of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) Teachers in Improving Students' Learning Motivation in Madrasah Aliyah (MA) Class X Hikmatul Amanah. The type of research used is qualitative with a case study approach. Data collection is done by observation, interviews, documentation. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman method, namely by reducing, presenting, and certifying data. To test the validity of the data by testing credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. The results of this article show 1) IRE teachers at Hikmatul Amanah Mojokerto Islamic School have implemented strategies and methods that are in accordance with the applicable curriculum at the school. However, there are still shortcomings where the teacher lacks varied and boring strategies and methods in the learning process so that students are less motivated to learn pie subjects 2) the inhibiting factor of the teacher's strategy in increasing student motivation to learn is the lack of communication between teachers and parents, the lack of learning media, the family environment, and the school environment can also be an obstacle for teachers during the teaching and learning process. The supporting factors for the teacher's strategy are from the students themselves, how they feel a strong desire and have high aspirations so they are motivated to learn and receive support in the form of attention, rewards, and punishment, praise from family, teachers, and the environment.

This study aims to explain a comparative analysis of the content standards among 5 PAI teachers (Teacher of Islamic Education) and 5 Non PAI teachers (Not the Teacher of Islamic Education), and to find out the legal basis for the content standards and then note on each indicator appears. The method used in this research is the descriptive quantitative method. The population of this research is Junior (Islamic) High School (SMP/MTS) in Bandung. The data collection techniques applied in this research are observation, questionnaire, documentation, and data analysis. Retrieval of data and observation which used is google form that was distributed to 5 PAI teachers and 5 Non-IRE (Islamic Religious Education) teachers. The result of collecting authentic data and data triangulation through interviews with teachers and through comparative data analysis between IRE and Non-IRE shows that from 5 points presented by the researcher, PAI is superior in 3 points, while Non-IRE is superior in 2 points.

To improve the quality of human resources (human resources development) in order to be able to keep up with developments in science and technology, people tend to choose quality educational institutions. The quality of education in schools is inseparable from the culture of the school organization which has become a distinct character of education in schools. In addition to functioning as a school identity that differentiates schools from one another, it can be a standard of behavior for school members that influence school members to carry out internalized actions. The development of a strong, intimate, conducive, and responsible school organizational culture will provide various benefits for all school members. Every school member must play an active role in developing and realizing a good school culture. To develop and create a school organizational culture that can shape the character of students is not an easy matter. In addition to several supporting factors that can help the implementation of a good school organizational culture, there are also inhibiting factors that cannot be underestimated, which will cause the implementation of school organizational culture management not to be carried out properly.

This research is aiming to improve student’s achievements in learning physics. This research uses classroom action research with data analysis using qualitative descriptive. This research was conducted at SMAN 106 Jakarta with two cycles. Test results and documentation used to collect data SMAN 106 is chosen as a place of research with two-cycle. From the research we get an average score 72 on the pre-cycle assessment, there an increasing score on the first and second phases became 80,00 and 92,00. From the 1st  and 2 st  fase, it shows that the result of the model the learning has been improved after conduct a model learning with problem-based learning. So, we can conclude that problem-based learning can improve student achievements in physics.

This article originated from the author's curiosity about the close inner relationship between parents and children who memorize the Qur'an. For the author of the Qur'an, it is Allah's revelation that was sent down directly to Rasulullah Muhammad SAW through the angel Gabriel. For this reason, the holy book of the Qur'an, which is very sacred and is the word of Allah, cannot be memorized if the individual does not appreciate, understand the signs, and glorify Allah before reading and memorizing it. One of them is filial piety to parents and do good to them. The author conducted direct research on the right target, namely the children who memorized the Quran in SMP-based Pesantren Amanatul Ummah Pacet. The aim of the author to conduct research at this location is that the children in the institution focus on producing Al-Quran memorizers. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative research. Sources of data used are primary and secondary data sources and use data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observation, and documentation.

A Comparative analysis of practices obtained between the Pondok and Tsangaya with regard to traditional Islamic education and spirituality in Malaysia and Nigeria, indicates that, despite areas of similarity in origin and evolution, there exist a unique area of sharp contrast in relation to later life spirituality and elder care. The article maintains that, despite the two systems sharing wider similarities of originating from the traditional system of Arabic and Islamic education, the Pondok provides a complete platform for the spiritual life cycle, with opportunities for devotion from childhood to death. The Tsangaya on the other hand, covers childhood to early adulthood, thus, presenting a halfway approach to the spiritual life cycle. Recommendations were based on the need for the Tsangaya to model along aspects of the Pondok in a manner that will enable the incorporation of later life spiritual needs of the elderly. The purpose of this article is to carry out a comparative analysis of these two systems of traditional Islamic education , in relation to eldercare and spiritual wellbeing.  The relevance of this paper lies in the fact that population aging is currently receiving attention as global crises, and issues of elderly wellbeing in all aspects are being explored towards addressing the needs of the elderly.

This study aims to describe the nature of evaluating educational policies and their implementation in IRE subjects at SMK Negeri 3 Yogyakarta during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research is descriptive qualitative research. The results showed that evaluation must always be carried out by adjusting the situation and needs of students in order to achieve educational goals. The period of the Covid-19pandemic changed the entire order of life, including in the realm of education. Education that was originally carried out offline is now being implemented online. This has an influence on the achievement of educational goals. This change has forced education policymakers at SMK Negeri 3 Yogyakarta to evaluate Islamic Education learning by simplifying learning. This simplification is Carried out by replacing practicum activities with memorizing and chanting the Koran verse s roommates are sent via WhatsApp, Google Drive, or Telegram.

This study aims to determine and describe the role of religious laboratory media in improving students' understanding of the Fiqh subject. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach and uses the method of interviewing, observing, and documenting. Meanwhile, the subjects of this study were teachers, students, and all parties involved with the religious laboratory of MA Tarbiyatul Banin Winong Pati. From this research, it can be concluded that the use of religious laboratory media can improve students' understanding of the subject of Fiqh. By using this security laboratory, media allows students to understand directly the material explained and allows more effective learning.

This assessment is needed to measure whether students have succeeded in achieving competence or not; information on learning outcomes is needed. Information on learning outcomes is obtained from bills that students must meet. Each type of bill requires a set of measuring tools or assessment tools. Here, the teacher's role is needed to make measuring tools and gather information on learning outcomes appropriately. They measure tools or assessment tools that can produce valid and reliable measurement results. Assessment of knowledge or cognitive competence is an assessment carried out by teachers to measure students' achievement or mastery in aspects of knowledge, including memory or memorization, understanding, application or application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. The 2013 curriculum is a philosophical foundation that develops all the potential of students to become quality human beings.

This article aims to describe the importance of improving tolerance values in senior high schools. What is the Islamic Religious Education Teacher's Strategy for fostering Tolerance Character? The research method that has been used is qualitative with a case study approach. The choice of research place is based on the fact that Daruttaqwa Gresik High School is a multicultural-based school that accepts students from various aspects. Data analysis techniques by following the Huberman model. The findings of this study are The initial step in fostering tolerance values at Daruttaqwa Gresik High School involves careful planning from PAI teachers. This planning includes developing teaching strategies and combining methods and techniques that are tailored to educational goals. In addition, this planning also includes preparing learning materials, gathering educational resources, and designing evaluations to measure students' understanding of the subject matter. The culmination of these efforts results in a comprehensive lesson plan.

This article aims to describe and determine the value of moderation and the implementation of the value of moderation in Islamic education at the Al-Fattah Siman Islamic Boarding School Sekaran Lamongan. This article uses a descriptive qualitative research design. The study’s data collection methods were interviews, observation, and documentation studies. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results of the research on the implementation of moderation values ​​in Islamic education at the Al-Fattah Siman Islamic Boarding School Sekaran Lamongan show that; 1) Understanding the values ​​of moderation in Islamic education is the basis for the formation of the character of the santri who in practice adheres to the principles of Ahlussunnah waljama’ah understanding with a tendency to moderation or wasaţiyyah through understanding Aqedah, sharia. or worship and morality. 2) The implementation of moderation values ​​in Islamic education is carried out in several stages, namely planning, implementation and evaluation. 3) The implementation of the values ​​of moderation in Islamic education at the Al-Fattah Siman Islamic Boarding School Sekaran Lamongan is applied to three activities, namely teaching and learning activities, religious-spiritual activities, and skills supporting activities; 4) The implementation of moderate values ​​in Islamic education uses four strategies, namely introduction, habituation, example, and practice; 5) Evaluation of the implementation of moderation values ​​in Islamic education is divided into three forms, namely program evaluation, evaluation of the learning process and evaluation of learning outcomes.

Optimizing Islamic education plays an important role in preparing Indonesian citizens to excel in quality in terms of education in welcoming Indonesia's golden era. Optimizing education leads to maximizing human resources, especially for school students. They are the main encouragement during the golden era because they are entering a productive period. This article aims to provide an understanding of how important educational factors are in preparing for the golden age of Indonesia by analyzing the urgency and designing the steps to be used. This study uses the library research method, using pragmatic content analysis, thematic content analysis, analysis of sign means, continued by processing it into new data where the results of this study are the exposure of optimizing education to reach the golden era of Indonesia from reviewing and analyzing and integrating various related reference sources.

Leadership in the organizational culture of pesantren (Islamic Boarding School) has characteristics following the pesantren culture and prevailing religious values. As the pesantren leader, Kiai leads in a charismatic style that is full of authority and responsibility. This study aims to review the leadership of the Kiai in the organizational culture of the pesantren. It was assessed by using a library research model. The results showed that the administration of the Kiai had a significant influence on the achievement of the goals of the pesantren. Leadership values ​​are expected to be passed down from generation to generation to future leaders. The leadership of a Kiai and the culture of the Islamic boarding school are two things that influence each other. The Kiai's task as the pesantren leader is to form a personal commitment to the pesantren as an Islamic educational institution. A Kiai must maintain the culture or culture of the Islamic boarding school that has been preserved for centuries.

This article describes the planning and implementation of online-based exam evaluations in Islamic Religious Education Learning at the Nahdlatul Ulama 05 Brangsong High School. This article uses qualitative research with a case study approach. For data collection, researchers used observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. The results of this article are Planning for online-based assessment evaluation in Islamic Religious Education learning at SMA NU 05 Brangsong, (1) Planning in general (a) Preparation of school work programs, (b) Formation of an exam committee, (c) Preparing equipment both hardware and software. (2) Planning specifically, namely by (a) determining goals, (b) identifying student abilities, (c) compiling question grids and question cards, (d) making questions, (e) evaluation and analysis, (f) revision and creating new questions. Implementation of online-based exam evaluation in Islamic Religious Education learning at SMA NU 05 Brangsong, (1) implementation of pre-exams (2) Preparation and preparation of test schedules, (3) Division of test rooms, (4) Installing applications. Implementation of the assessment, (5) fill in the username and password, (6) do the questions, (7) end the test.

Research on multiple intelligences has been growing for the last three decades, however, the ones on interpersonal intelligence still need more investigation. This case study explored the development of Islamic school learners’ interpersonal intelligence fostered by religious extracurricular activities. It also sought the factors inhibiting the development of intelligence. The participants of the study were a school principal, vice-principal, extracurricular coach, and three teachers and students at a secondary Islamic school. Data were collected through interviews and observation. The data were then analyzed through data reduction, presentation, and conclusion. The findings revealed that joining religious extracurricular helped learners grow the characters of discipline, self-confidence, empathy or caring, politeness, and togetherness. Meanwhile, factors that inhibit the development of students’ interpersonal intelligence were the influence of surrounding people and gadgets (technology).

This article aims to determine the concepts of Islamic education management concepts of the Al-Quran and Al-Hadis perspectives. The research method for this scientific article is to use the library research method. The results of this study are that Islamic education management is an activity to mobilize and integrate all Islamic education resources in order to achieve the goals of Islamic education that have been set previously. The resources that are mobilized and combined to achieve these educational goals of the course include the so-called 3 M (human, money, and material), and all of them are not only limited to schools/madrasahs or leaders of Islamic universities. The conclusion of this research is in Islamic Education Management, but planning is also the main key to determining the next activity. Without careful planning, other activities will not run well and can even fail. Therefore, plan as carefully as possible in order to achieve satisfactory success.

This article discussed the perceptions of Muslim thinkers on the Quran and tafsir in terms of both the classic and modern eras. However, the article is subjected to the analytical comparison between the classical and modern eras of Qur’anic exegesis. Throughout the research about these thoughts, the root-age of tafsir with the approach of the interpreters and the Islamic thinkers will gain special attention. To establish adequate information in the study, a clear picture of the exegetical thoughts with the several perceptions of classical and modernist thinkers is drawn accordingly. However, in enabling this projected idea to reach the target area, the research adopted the following analytical method, reviewing the available literature; such as books, articles, journals, and the dissertation, which may have a direct or indirect connection to this research. Nevertheless, the noble Qur’an is quite recognized as a book representing the first source of evidence in Islam; many perceptions may be established in the course of striving to gain its exegetical expression. So, this article has drawn a straight line to reach the efforts of Muslim thinkers in both the late and current era to protect the sacred book (Qur’an) with their noble knowledge of Qur’anic exegesis.