PERAN GURU PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DALAM MEMBENTUK KARAKTER SISWA YANG BERAKHLAK MULIA DI SMK NEGERI 3 BUNGO

Abstract

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers has a strategic role in shaping students' character, especially in the midst of moral challenges that are increasingly complex in the modern era. This research aims to examine the role of Islamic Education teachers in shaping the character of students with noble character at SMK Negeri 3 Bungo. at SMK Negeri 3 Bungo. By using a qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation of PAI teachers, students, and the school. The result of the research showed that PAI teachers not only function as conveyors of religious material, but also as role models in attitudes, behavior, and interactions. religious material, but also as a role model in attitude, behavior, and daily social interactions. social interactions on a daily basis. PAI teachers are active in instilling Islamic values, such as honesty, responsibility, and social interaction. such as honesty, responsibility, tolerance, and respect through both classroom learning in class and religious activities outside the classroom. Efforts character building is carried out in an integrated manner through a persuasive approach, exemplary, habituation, and continuous supervision. In addition, collaboration between PAI teachers with homeroom teachers, parents, and the school environment also strengthens the holistic development of student character. strengthening students' character building holistically. This finding indicates that the role of PAI teachers is very significant in shaping students' personalities who are not only intellectually intellectually smart, but also have moral and spiritual integrity. spiritual integrity. Therefore, there is a need for institutional support and continuous training for PAI teachers so that they can continue to develop their training for PAI teachers so that they can continue to develop relevant and effective methods of character building in character development methods that are relevant and effective in