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This study aims to obtain an overview of the application of the discussion method in Islamic Religious Education learning for class XI students at SMA Mandala Trikora Jayapura, and to determine the impact of the application of this method on students' learning enthusiasm. The discussion method is seen as one of the learning strategies that can encourage active involvement of students in the learning process, so it is expected to increase student participation, understanding, and learning motivation in following Islamic Religious Education learning in class. This study uses a qualitative approach with the researcher as the main instrument. The data sources in this study consist of primary data obtained from Islamic Religious Education teachers and class XI students of SMA Mandala Trikora Jayapura, as well as secondary data derived from various relevant references such as books, scientific journals, theses, and other supporting documents. Data collection techniques are carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. The validity of the data is tested through credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability tests. Meanwhile, data analysis techniques are carried out through the stages of data reduction, data presentation (data display), and verification or drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that Islamic Religious Education learning at SMA Mandala Trikora Jayapura has implemented the discussion method as one of the learning strategies. This method is implemented through three stages: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. During the implementation stage, the teacher first provides an explanation to students, then randomly divides them into groups to discuss the material presented. The implementation of the discussion method has had positive impacts, including increased student engagement with peers and the teacher, increased self-confidence in expressing opinions, and improved speaking skills in front of peers. However, some challenges arise, such as some students being less active in thinking and discussing, resulting in passive participation in group activities.

This study aims to determine the strategy of Islamic religious education teachers in carrying out student religious moral development: a case study of SMK Saraswati Salatiga. In this study using qualitative methods sourced from the method of observation, interviews, and documentation. The data collection used in this study was carried out through primary data and secondary data, namely in the form of observations and interviews with school principals, Islamic religious education teachers, and students. These findings indicate that the implementation of student religious moral development carried out by Islamic religious education teachers in schools includes extra-school and social activities, congregational prayers, and reading the Koran and Asmaul Husna. Through this strategy, the implementation of the religious moral development of students at the Saraswati Salatig Vocational School is going well and is an action that is an affective rational action, traditional rationale, and oriented to religious values.

Character education in elementary schools requires special attention to apply it in the lives of students in order to form a strong noble character foundation attitude, environmental problems often occur in Indonesia and the lack of environmental awareness by fourth grade students at SD Negeri Siasem 04, thus students can carry out any of the following: one character value, namely caring for the environment in daily life, in developing efforts to improve the surrounding environment. This study aims to describe the implementation of character education caring for the social and non-social environment, and various kinds of obstacles that exist in SD Negeri Siasem 04. Using qualitative research types. The primary data of the study were students, while the secondary data were the principal and teachers, as well as other supporting documents. The data collection techniques in this study used observation, interviews and documentation. The data obtained were analyzed by data reduction techniques, data display and drawing conclusions or verification. Test the validity of the data using triangulation techniques and sources. The results showed that 1) The implementation of environmental care character education in SD Negeri Siasem 04 was carried out through, a) Environmentally friendly school policies, b) Implementation of an environment-based curriculum, c) Participatory-based environmental activities, d) Management of environmentally friendly supporting facilities, 2) Obstacles in implementing environmental care character education at SD Negeri Siasem 04, namely, a) Not including Adiwiyata schools. Lack of awareness of students and lack of understanding of students about the vision, mission and goals of the school, b) The curriculum is not independent and students lack understanding of the environment c) Lack of awareness of school residents to protect the environment. d) Students lack awareness to buy healthy food and damaged supporting facilities.

This study aims to analyze the principal’s efforts in improving the quality of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning at SMP Hikmah Yapis Jayapura. PAI learning plays a significant role in shaping students’ faith, morals, and personality in accordance with Islamic teachings derived from the Qur'an and Hadith, as well as the exemplary conduct of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. In this context, the principal, as an educational leader, holds a strategic role in managing, guiding, and enhancing the performance of PAI teachers to ensure that the learning process is carried out effectively and contributes positively to students’ spiritual and character development.This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. The subjects of the study include the principal, PAI teachers, and students of SMP Hikmah Yapis Jayapura. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation to obtain comprehensive and contextual information regarding the implementation of PAI learning. The data analysis process was conducted through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. To ensure the validity and reliability of the findings, source and technique triangulation were applied.The results indicate that PAI learning at SMP Hikmah Yapis Jayapura is not only conducted in the classroom through the delivery of materials related to aqidah, morals, fiqh, and the Qur'an and Hadith, but is also strengthened through various religious programs integrated into the school culture. The principal’s efforts to improve learning quality include conducting regular academic supervision, involving teachers in professional development programs, providing work motivation, and consistently monitoring the learning process. Additionally, religious activities such as Qur'an memorization programs, daily Qur'an recitation before lessons, and routine dhikr and salawat activities support the internalization of Islamic values.Supporting factors include the principal’s active leadership and professional experience, while inhibiting factors consist of limited infrastructure, administrative burdens, and varying levels of teacher competence. Overall, these efforts have contributed positively to improving the quality of PAI learning and fostering students’ character development.