Strengthening The Religious Character Of First-Grade Students Through Positive Reinforcement: An Analysis Of Ramadan Worship Monitoring Books At SDIT Ar-Raayah
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https://doi.org/10.51614/annaba.v9i1.727Keywords:
Religious Character, Positive Reinforcement, Worship Monitoring Book, Early Childhood, Islamic Education, HabituationAbstract
Objectives: This research aims to critically analyze the effectiveness of the Ramadan Worship Monitoring Book as a strategic positive reinforcement instrument designed to strengthen the religious character of first-grade students at SDIT Ar-Raayah. It seeks to explore how physical monitoring media can bridge the gap between abstract theological concepts and concrete daily practices. Methods: Employing a qualitative case study approach, the researcher gathered comprehensive data through prolonged participatory observation, in-depth semi-structured interviews with both parents and educators, and meticulous documentation analysis of the students' worship checklists. Results: The findings, synthesized through Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development and Ernest Harms’ stages of religious development, demonstrate that for students in the concrete operational stage (7 years old), the checklist media serves as a vital psychological tool. It successfully transforms abstract spiritual values such as pahala and obedience into measurable, tangible physical representations. The "check-mark" system functions as an immediate non-material reward (positive reinforcement) that effectively triggers worship habituation, enhances student autonomy, and fosters early-age integrity, specifically honesty in self-reporting. Conclusion: This study concludes that the synergy between structured school-guided instructions and active parental assistance through measurable visual media creates a robust and sustainable educational ecosystem. Furthermore, it recommends the formal standardization of development-based visual monitoring tools within the Islamic Education (PAI) curriculum to optimize religious character building and spiritual literacy in elementary education.
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