THE ROLE OF EDUCATOR COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT IN

INCREASING THE QUALITY OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION

Farhan Imam Razak

Singaperbangsa University Karawang, Indonesia
e-mail : salmanabilamarwat@gmail.com

ABSTRACT
The development of educator competence is important in improving the quality of Islamic
education. Research shows that the quality of education is highly dependent on the
competence and performance of educators. The role in developing the competence of
educators is very important in improving the quality of Islamic education.
Educator competence development can be done in several ways, such as training, curriculum
development, collaborative learning, and continuous learning. Training can help educators
improve their skills and knowledge, while curriculum development can help improve content
and teaching methods. Collaborative and continuous learning can help educators build their
social and professional skills and enhance their ability to deal with educational challenges.
In the context of Islamic education, the development of educator competencies must also
include religious and moral aspects. Educators must have in-depth knowledge of Islamic
religion and culture, and have skills in teaching Islamic moral and ethical values. Educators'
competency development must also be carried out on an ongoing basis, so that educators can
continue to improve their performance and maintain the quality of Islamic education.
Keywords :Educator competency development, Improving the quality of Islamic education,
Educator performance.
INTRODUCTION because the quality of education is highly
Islamic education has an important role in dependent on the competence and
shaping Muslim individuals who are performance of educators. To develop
qualified and ethical. Islam sees education educator competence in the context of
as the main means of forming human Islamic education, it is not only related to
beings who have good morals and are educational technical skills and
beneficial to society. Therefore, to achieve knowledge, but also includes religious and
this goal, educators are needed who are moral aspects.
qualified and able to teach Islamic values
As Islamic educators, of course, they must
well.
have in-depth knowledge of Islamic
The development of educator religion and culture and have skills in
competencies is the main key in improving teaching Islamic moral and ethical values.
the quality of Islamic education. This is Educators must be able to become role
models for students in everyday life so that
students can develop good character and
attitudes in accordance with Islamic
teachings.
There are several ways that can be done to
increase the competence of educators in
Islamic education, including training,
curriculum development, collaborative
learning, and continuous learning. Training
can help educators improve their skills and
knowledge, while curriculum development
can help improve content and teaching
methods. Collaborative and continuous
learning can help educators build their
social and professional skills and enhance
their ability to deal with educational
challenges.
The importance of developing educator
competencies in improving the quality of
Islamic education becomes increasingly
clear when we look at the current state of
education. The problem of the quality of
education is still a serious problem in
Indonesia, including Islamic education.
Therefore, there needs to be an effort to
continue to improve the competence of
educators so that the quality of Islamic
education can continue to be improved.
Educator competence development has a
very important role in improving the
quality of Islamic education. Therefore,
efforts need to be made to continuously
improve the competence of educators
through training, curriculum development,
collaborative learning, and continuous
learning in order to achieve the goals of
quality and ethical Islamic education.
This study aims to develop the competence
of educators in Islamic education, not only
focusing on technical knowledge and skills
in teaching, but also having to consider
religious and moral aspects. This is
because, as an Islamic educator, his job is
not only to teach lessons or subjects, but
also to provide students with an
understanding of religious and moral
values.
In this study, the development of educator
competencies does not only refer to the
development of teaching skills and
teaching techniques, but also to aspects of
understanding Islamic religious teachings
and the moral values contained therein.
This certainly requires a special approach
in developing educator competence in
Islamic education.
In order to improve the competence of
educators, collaboration between
educators, educational institutions and
other related parties is needed.
Cooperation between educational
institutions and universities or training
centers can also provide benefits in
developing the competence of educators in
Islamic education.
In this discussion, the government can
provide support and accessibility for
educators to obtain the necessary training
and resources in developing the
competence of educators in Islamic
education. This can be done through
policies that support the development of
Islamic education and the development of
educator competencies in Islamic
education.
Overall, developing the competence of
educators in Islamic education is very
important in improving the quality of
Islamic education in Indonesia. This can
be done in various ways, such as training,
curriculum development, collaborative
learning, and continuous learning, as well
as the integration of religious and moral
values in every subject being taught.
Support and collaboration are needed from
related parties, such as educational
institutions, universities, and the
government, to achieve the goal of
developing the competence of educators in
Islamic education.
Overall, Islamic education has an
important role in shaping Muslim
individuals who are qualified and ethical.
To achieve this goal, educators are needed
who are qualified and able to teach Islamic
values well. The development of educator
competencies is the main key in improving
the quality of Islamic education, because
the quality of education is very dependent
on the competence and performance of
educators.
In the context of developing the
competence of educators in Islamic
education, it is not only related to technical
skills and knowledge in teaching, but also
includes religious and moral aspects. As
Islamic educators, they must have in-depth
knowledge of Islamic religion and culture
and have skills in teaching Islamic moral
and ethical values.
Educator competence development can be
done in several ways, such as training,
curriculum development, collaborative
learning, and continuous learning, as well
as the integration of religious and moral
values in each subject taught. Support and
collaboration are needed from related
parties, such as educational institutions,
universities, and the government, to
achieve the goal of developing the
competence of educators in Islamic
education.
The quality of Islamic education is still a
serious problem in Indonesia, therefore
efforts need to be made to continuously
improve the competence of educators so
that the quality of Islamic education can
continue to be improved. In order to
improve the competence of educators, it is
necessary to collaborate between
educators, educational institutions and
other related parties.
RESEARCH METHODS
The research method used by the author in
this article is the library method. The
library method itself is a method that uses
various types of literature and reading
materials, which are filtered and integrated
into a theoretical framework. This method
was chosen by the writer because it felt
appropriate to establish existing facts that
could be proven by literature findings.
This method aims to find information
related to the research topic and to deepen
and broaden the author's insight.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
A. The Role of Educator Competency
Development in Improving the
Quality of Islamic Education
Asrori (2017: 145) explains, that the
development of PAI teacher
competencies includes technical skills
and knowledge of Islamic religious
teachings and teaching methods that
can be used in teaching PAI lessons. In
addition, competency development
also includes aspects of attitudes and
moral values that must be possessed by
an Islamic Religious Education
teacher.
Asrori (2017: 146) also explains that
the development of PAI teacher
competencies can be carried out in
several ways, such as training,
curriculum development, collaborative
learning, and continuous learning.
Training can help teachers improve
their skills and knowledge in teaching
PAI subjects. Curriculum development
can help improve content and teaching
methods in PAI lessons. Collaborative
and continuous learning can help
teachers build their social and
professional skills and improve their
ability to deal with the challenges of
teaching PAI subjects.
Asrori (2017: 178), also highlights the
importance of integrating religious and
moral values in every subject taught by
PAI teachers. As an Islamic educator,
the task of the PAI teacher is not only
to teach Islamic education lessons, but
also to provide students with an
understanding of religious and moral
values. Therefore, PAI teachers must
understand these values and be able to
integrate them into every subject
taught.
Asrori (2017: 89), states that the
development of PAI teacher
competencies is very important in
improving the quality of Islamic
education. Through the development of
PAI teacher competencies, it is hoped
that teachers can become better at
teaching PAI subjects and helping
students develop good character and
attitudes in accordance with Islamic
teachings. Therefore, Asrori (2017: 92)
suggests continuing to make efforts in
developing the competence of PAI
teachers through training, curriculum
development, collaborative learning,
and continuous learning in order to
achieve the goals of quality and ethical
Islamic education.(Asrori, 2017)
Syahputra, E. (2018), explaining the
material on the role of educator
competency development in improving
the quality of Islamic education:
1. Improving understanding of
Islamic teachings: The competence
of educators in understanding
authentic and quality Islamic
teachings is very important. In this
case, educators must understand in
depth about the Al-Quran, Hadith,
and the basic principles of Islam.
By understanding good Islamic
teachings, educators can
understand students' needs better,
so they can design teaching
strategies that suit students' needs.
2. Developing a curriculum in
accordance with educational
standards: The competence of
educators must also include the
ability to design a curriculum that
is in accordance with educational
standards. A good curriculum must
cover all important aspects of
Islamic education, including moral
teachings, religious teachings, and
cultural teachings. In this case,
educators must understand the
standards of education and the
demands of society.
3. Using effective teaching methods:
The competence of educators in
using effective teaching methods is
very important to improve the
quality of Islamic education. In this
case, educators must be able to use
a variety of different teaching
methods, such as lectures,
discussions, cooperative learning,
and problem-based learning. Good
teaching methods can help students
to more easily understand Islamic
teachings and develop their skills.
4. Building good relationships with
students: The competence of
educators must also include the
ability to build good relationships
with students. In this case,
educators must be able to
understand the needs of students
and provide appropriate support.
By building good relationships,
educators can help students to be
more involved in the learning
process and improve the quality of
Islamic education.
5. Being a model for students: The
competence of educators must also
include the ability to be a model for
students. In this case, educators
must be able to practice Islamic
teachings consistently in everyday
life. By becoming a model for
students, educators can help
students to better understand
Islamic values and improve the
quality of Islamic education.
By developing the competence of good
educators, the quality of Islamic
education can increase significantly.
The competence of good educators can
help students to more easily understand
Islamic teachings and develop their
skills, so that they can become better
and more moral generations.
(Syahputra, 2018)
So the development of PAI teacher
competence is very important in
improving the quality of Islamic
education. PAI teacher competence
includes technical skills and
knowledge of Islamic religious
teachings as well as teaching methods
that can be used in teaching PAI
lessons. In addition, competency
development also includes aspects of
attitudes and moral values that must be
possessed by an Islamic Religious
Education teacher.
Islamic education teacher competency
development can be done in several
ways, such as training, curriculum
development, collaborative learning,
and continuous learning. The
integration of religious and moral
values in every subject taught by PAI
teachers is also very important. As an
Islamic educator, the task of the PAI
teacher is not only to teach Islamic
education lessons, but also to provide
students with an understanding of
religious and moral values.
By developing the competence of good
educators, the quality of Islamic
education can increase significantly.
The competence of good educators can
help students to more easily understand
Islamic teachings and develop their
skills, so that they can become better
and more moral generations.
Therefore, it is necessary to continue to
make efforts to develop the
competence of PAI teachers through
training, curriculum development,
collaborative learning, and continuous
learning in order to achieve the goals
of quality and ethical Islamic
education.
B. Educator Competency Development
Is Not Only Relating To Skills And
Technical Knowledge Of Islamic
Education
The development of educator
competencies is not only related to
skills and technical knowledge of
Islamic education. Muhaimin. (2016)
Pointed out several things that also
need to be considered in the effective tools in learning.
development of educator Therefore, an educator also needs
competencies, namely: to have an understanding of
technology and learning media that
1. Understanding of learners: An
can be used in learning. With a
educator must have a good
good understanding of technology
understanding of learners, such as
and learning media, an educator
their backgrounds, interests, and
can design learning strategies that
talents. With a good understanding
are more varied and can increase
of students, an educator can design
students' interest in learning.
learning strategies that are more
effective and can better meet the In order to improve the quality of
learning needs of students. Islamic education, the development of
educator competencies needs serious
2. Development of attitude and
attention. In addition to skills and
personality: An educator must also
technical knowledge of Islamic
have a good attitude and
education, an educator must also have
personality and in accordance with
an understanding of students,
Islamic teachings. This is very
development of attitudes and
important because educators also
personality, educational situations and
act as role models for students in
contexts, as well as technology and
acquiring religious and moral
learning media. With the development
values. Therefore, the development
of good educator competencies, it is
of good attitudes and personality
hoped that educators can provide more
also needs to be considered in the
effective learning and help students to
development of educator
develop good religious character and
competencies.
values.(Muhaimin., 2016)
3. Understanding of the educational
Azra, A. (2014), also expressed an
situation and context: An educator
opinion on the development of
must also understand the situation
educator competence not only related
and context of education in
to skills and technical knowledge of
Indonesia, including curriculum
Islamic education. There are several
changes and the educational
things that need to be considered in the
challenges being faced. With a
development of educator
good understanding of the
competencies, namely:
educational situation and context,
an educator can design learning 1. Understanding of social and
strategies that are more effective cultural context: An educator must
and can help students face the have a good understanding of the
educational challenges they are social and cultural context in which
currently facing. he or she teaches. This is important
so that educators can design
4. Understanding of technology and
learning that is appropriate to the
learning media: Technology and
culture and social context in which
learning media can be very
 they teach, so that learning can be
more relevant and effective.
2. Understanding of social roles and
responsibilities: An educator must
also understand social roles and
responsibilities as an Islamic
educator in society. This includes
responsibility in shaping the
character and morals of students
and helping the community
understand and practice Islamic
teachings well.
3. Understanding of educational
research and innovation: An
educator must also have the ability
to conduct research and innovation
in Islamic education. This is
important to improve the quality of
learning and find new ways that are
more effective in teaching Islamic
teachings.
4. Self-development: An educator
also needs to continue to develop
C. Improving Educator Competence in
himself through independent
learning and work experience. This
is important for increasing the
competence of educators and
enriching experience in teaching.
According to Azra, A. (2014), the
development of educator competencies
is not only related to skills and
technical knowledge of Islamic
education, but also related to
understanding social and cultural
contexts, social roles and
responsibilities, educational research
and innovation, and self-development.
With the development of good
educator competencies, it is hoped that
educators can provide more effective
learning and help students to develop
good religious character and values. In
addition, the development of educator
competencies can also help improve
the overall quality of Islamic
education.(Azra, 2014)
So, developing the competence of
educators in Islamic education is not
only limited to skills and technical
knowledge of Islamic education, but
also requires an understanding of
students, development of attitudes and
personalities, educational situations
and contexts, learning technology and
media, social and cultural contexts,
roles and responsibilities. social
responsibility, educational research and
innovation, and self-development.
With the development of good
educator competencies, it is hoped that
educators can provide more effective
learning and help students to develop
good religious character and values.
This can help improve the overall
quality of Islamic education.
Islamic Education
Ahmad (2017), there are several
materials that need attention in
increasing the competence of educators
in Islamic education:
1. Mastery of Islamic Education
Materials: The competence of
educators in mastering Islamic
education materials is very
important. Educators must have a
deep understanding of Islamic
teachings and be able to
communicate them well to
students. In addition, educators also
need to understand the curriculum
and competency standards that
apply in Islamic education.
2. Mastery of Teaching Skills: In
addition to mastery of the material,
educator competence must also
include mastery of good teaching
skills. Educators must be able to
design effective learning strategies
and motivate students to learn. In
addition, educators must also be
able to use various learning
methods that can attract students'
interest.
3. Mastery of Educational
Technology: Educators also need to
have an understanding of
educational technology that can be
used to increase the effectiveness
of learning. Educators must be able
to use technology such as
multimedia, the internet, and
educational software to help
students understand the subject
matter better.
4. Improvement of Professional
Attitude: The competence of
educators must also include a good
attitude of professionalism.
Educators must have responsibility
and dedication in carrying out their
duties as educators. In addition,
educators must also have the ability
to overcome problems in learning
and adapt to changes in the
education system.
5. Improving Communication Skills:
Educators' competence must also
include good communication skills.
Educators must be able to
communicate well with students,
parents, and colleagues. Good
communication can help strengthen
the relationship between educators,
students, and the community.
In improving the competence of
educators in Islamic education, it is
necessary to pay attention to some of
the material mentioned above. Good
educator competence can help improve
the quality of learning and help
students to develop good religious
character and values.(A. Ahmad, 2017)
Qomaruddin (2018), put forward
materials that need attention in
increasing the competence of educators
in Islamic education. Here are some of
the materials explained:
1. Mastery of Wasathiyah Islamic
Material: The competence of
educators in mastering Wasathiyah
Islamic material is very important.
Educators must have a deep
understanding of Wasathiyah
Islamic teachings that are balanced
between religious and worldly
aspects. Thus, educators can teach
Wasathiyah Islamic values
properly and can develop students'
balanced character.
2. Mastery of Pedagogical Skills: The
competence of educators must also
include mastery of good
pedagogical skills. Educators must
be able to design effective learning
strategies and motivate students to
learn. In addition, educators must
also be able to use various learning
methods that can attract students'
interest and are in accordance with
the concept of Wasathiyah Islam.
3. Mastery of Educational
Technology: Educators also need to
have an understanding of
educational technology that can be
used to increase the effectiveness
of learning. Educators must be able
 to use technology such as
multimedia, the internet, and
educational software to help
students understand the subject
matter better and in accordance
with the concept of Wasathiyah
Islam.
4. Improvement of Professional
Attitude: The competence of
educators must also include a good
attitude of professionalism.
Educators must have responsibility
and dedication in carrying out their
duties as educators. In addition,
educators must also have the ability
to overcome problems in learning
and adapt to changes in the
education system.
5. Improving Communication Skills:
Educators' competence must also
include good communication skills.
Educators must be able to
communicate well with students,
parents, and colleagues. Good
communication can help strengthen
the relationship between educators,
students, and the community.
6. Understanding of the Education
Curriculum: Educators must
understand the applicable
educational curriculum and be able
to implement it properly. The
educational curriculum must be in
accordance with the Wasathiyah
Islamic concept and be able to meet
the needs of students and future
challenges.
In improving the competence of
educators in Islamic education, it is
necessary to pay attention to some of
the material mentioned above. Good
educator competence can help improve
the quality of learning and help
students to develop good religious
character and values in accordance
with the concept of Wasathiyah Islam.
(Qomaruddin, 2018)
So, that there are several materials that
need to be considered in improving the
competence of educators in Islamic
education. These materials include
mastery of Islamic education materials,
teaching skills, educational technology,
professionalism, communication skills,
and an understanding of the
educational curriculum in accordance
with the concept of Wasathiyah Islam.
In improving the competence of
educators, it should be noted that good
educator competence can help improve
the quality of learning and help
students to develop good religious
character and values.
D. The Importance of Educator
Competency Development in
Improving the Quality of Islamic
Education in Indonesia
Hasan (2017), states that the
development of educator competencies
is very important to improve the
quality of Islamic education in
Indonesia. The following are the
materials described in the book:
1. Mastery of Islamic Religious
Education Materials: The
competence of educators in
mastering Islamic religious
education materials is very
important to provide students with
a correct and in-depth
understanding of Islamic teachings.
Educators must also understand the
curriculum and competency
 standards that apply in Islamic
religious education.
2. Teaching Skills: In addition to
mastery of the material, educator
competencies must also include
good teaching skills. Educators
must be able to design effective
learning strategies and motivate
students to learn. Educators must
also be able to use various learning
methods that can attract students'
interest.
3. Mastery of Educational
Technology: Educators also need to
have an understanding of
educational technology that can be
used to increase the effectiveness
of learning. Educators must be able
to use technology such as
multimedia, the internet, and
educational software to help
students understand the subject
matter better.
4. Attitude of Professionalism: The
competence of educators must also
include a good attitude of
professionalism. Educators must
have responsibility and dedication
in carrying out their duties as
educators. Educators must also
have the ability to overcome
problems in learning and adapt to
changes in the education system.
5. Communication Skills: The
competence of educators must also
include good communication skills.
Educators must be able to
communicate well with students,
parents, and colleagues. Good
communication can help strengthen
the relationship between educators,
students, and the community.
Through the development of good
educator competencies, it is hoped that
the quality of Islamic education in
Indonesia can continue to increase and
have a positive impact on nation
building. This is in accordance with
Indonesia's vision as a country that has
the strength and diversity of a very rich
Islamic culture.(Hasan, 2017)
Ikhwan (2016) put forward some
material on the importance of
developing educator competence in
improving the quality of Islamic
education in Indonesia, including:
1. Mastery of Materials and Teaching
Methods: Educators must have
good mastery of material and be
able to master effective teaching
methods in Islamic education. This
is necessary so that educators are
able to teach Islamic teachings
properly and precisely, and are able
to provide interesting learning for
students.
2. Character and Personality
Development: Educators must be
able to improve and develop good
character and personality and be an
example for students. Educators
who have good character and
personality can influence students
to follow and model positive
behavior.
3. Improvement of Pedagogic
Competence: Educators must be
able to improve their pedagogical
competence by mastering
innovative and effective learning
techniques and methods in Islamic
education. Educators must be able
to identify the needs of students
 and design learning according to skills. In addition, it is also important
these needs. to develop the character and
personality of educators and improve
4. Mastery of Educational
pedagogical competence and conduct
Technology: Educators must be
collaborative learning. With the
able to master educational
development of good and adequate
technology and be able to apply
educator competencies, it is hoped that
this technology in learning.
the quality of Islamic education in
Educational technology can assist
Indonesia can continue to improve and
educators in providing more
have a positive impact on nation
interesting and effective learning
building.
for students.
E. Efforts to Increase the Competence
5. Collaborative Learning: Educators
of Educators in the Field of Islamic
must be able to carry out
Education
collaborative learning with fellow
educators and parents of students. Hidayat (2019), there are several
Collaborative learning can improve efforts that can be made to improve the
the quality of learning and competence of educators in the field of
strengthen the relationship between Islamic education, including:
educators, students, and parents.
1. Training and Workshop: Educators
In improving the quality of Islamic can take part in training and
education in Indonesia, developing the workshops organized by
competence of educators is a very institutions related to Islamic
important factor. Educators who have education. Training and workshops
good and adequate competence can can help educators to improve their
provide effective and quality learning understanding and skills in the field
for students. In addition, educators of Islamic education.
who are able to build good character
2. Research Activities: Educators can
and personality can also influence
develop themselves by conducting
students to follow and model positive
research activities in the field of
behavior in everyday life. Therefore, it
Islamic education. Research
is necessary to develop the competence
activities can help educators to
of educators in a sustainable and
understand more deeply about
continuous manner.(Ikhwan, 2018)
current issues and can also help
So developing the competence of improve academic and research
educators is very important to improve abilities.
the quality of Islamic education in
3. Collaboration with Other
Indonesia. Some materials that need to
Educators: Educators can
be considered in the development of
collaborate with other educators in
educator competencies include mastery
the field of Islamic education to
of teaching materials and skills, use of
gain new insights and perspectives
educational technology,
professionalism, and communication
 on competency development in that
field.
4. Independent Learning: Educators
can improve their own competence
through independent learning, such
as reading literature, following
developments in educational
technology, and also participating
in online communities related to
Islamic education.
5. Self-Evaluation: Educators can
carry out periodic self-evaluations
of their abilities and performance
in the field of Islamic education.
By conducting self-evaluations,
educators can identify their own
weaknesses and strengths and
develop an action plan to improve
their competence.
Efforts to improve the competence of
educators in the field of Islamic
education are very important because
educators who have good and adequate
competence will be able to provide
effective and quality learning for
students. In addition, educators who
have the ability to develop themselves
will also be able to have a positive
impact on the overall quality of Islamic
education.(Hidayat, 2019)
Mubarok (2015) put forward several
important materials in efforts to
improve the competence of educators
in the field of Islamic education,
including:
1. Mastery of Islamic Education
Materials: Educators must have a
deep understanding of Islamic
teachings and be able to
communicate well to students.
Educators must also understand the
curriculum and competency
standards that apply in Islamic
education.
2. Teaching Skills: Educators must
have skills in designing effective
learning strategies and motivating
learners to learn. In addition,
educators must also be able to use
various learning methods that can
attract students' interest.
3. Mastery of Educational
Technology: Educators need to
understand educational technology
that can be used to increase the
effectiveness of learning. Educators
must be able to use technology
such as multimedia, the internet,
and educational software to help
students understand the subject
matter better.
4. Character Development: Educators
must be able to develop the
character of students through
learning the Islamic religion.
Educators must be an example for
students in practicing Islamic
teachings and help them develop
good character.
5. Improvement of Professional
Attitude: The competence of
educators must also include a good
attitude of professionalism.
Educators must have responsibility
and dedication in carrying out their
duties as educators. In addition,
educators must also have the ability
to overcome problems in learning
and adapt to changes in the
education system.
6. Collaborative Learning: Educators
need to be able to carry out
 collaborative learning with fellow
educators and parents of students.
Collaborative learning can improve
the quality of learning and
strengthen the relationship between
educators, students, and parents.
In improving the competence of
educators in the field of Islamic
education, it is necessary to carry out
continuous and continuous efforts such
as training, seminars and workshops.
In addition, educators also need to
reflect on themselves to continue to
improve their competence and keep
abreast of new technological
developments and learning methods.
Thus, it is hoped that Islamic education
in Indonesia can continue to develop
and have a positive impact on society.
(Mubarok, 2015)
Efforts to improve the competence of
educators in the field of Islamic
education are very important to
improve the quality of Islamic
education in Indonesia. This is also in
line with Indonesia's vision as a
country with a very large Islamic
cultural wealth. Therefore, many books
and literature explore the importance
of developing educator competence in
the field of Islamic education, one of
which is the book by Hidayat (2019)
and Mubarok (2015).
Hidayat (2019) mentions several
efforts that can be made to improve
educator competence, such as
attending training and workshops,
conducting research activities,
collaborating with other educators,
conducting independent learning, and
conducting self-evaluations.
Meanwhile, Mubarok (2015) suggests
that efforts to improve educator
competence can be carried out through
mastery of Islamic education materials,
teaching skills, mastery of educational
technology, character development,
increased professionalism, and
collaborative learning. In terms of
mastering Islamic education material,
educators need to understand the
curriculum and competency standards
that apply in Islamic education and be
able to communicate well to students.
Besides that, educators need to develop
skills in designing effective learning
strategies and motivating students to
learn. Educators must also be able to
use technology such as multimedia, the
internet, and educational software to
help students understand subject matter
better.
In addition, educators need to be an
example for students in practicing
Islamic teachings and help them
develop good character. Educators
must have responsibility and
dedication in carrying out their duties
as educators and have the ability to
overcome problems in learning and
adapt to changes in the education
system. Educators also need to carry
out collaborative learning with fellow
educators and parents of students. This
can improve the quality of learning and
strengthen the relationship between
educators, students, and parents. These
efforts need to be carried out in a
sustainable and continuous manner so
that Islamic education in Indonesia can
continue to develop and have a positive
impact on society. With the
development of good educator
competencies,
F. Integration of Religious and Moral
Values in Every Subject Taught
The integration of religious and moral
values in every subject taught is
important in education so that students
do not only learn cognitively, but can
also develop holistically, especially in
the moral and spiritual aspects.
Therefore, educators must be able to
integrate religious and moral values in
every subject taught. Fauzan (2018)
explains several important materials
regarding the integration of religious
and moral values in each subject being
taught, including:
1. Mastery of Material: Before
integrating religious and moral
values in each subject, educators
must have adequate mastery of
material in the field they teach.
This is important so that educators
can understand religious and moral
values that can be integrated in
every subject.
2. Identification of Religious and
Moral Values: Educators need to
identify religious and moral values
that can be integrated in each
subject being taught. For example,
the value of patience, hard work
and exemplary which can be
integrated in mathematics or
natural sciences.
3. Use of Appropriate Learning
Methods: Educators need to use
appropriate learning methods to
integrate religious and moral values
in each subject. For example, the
use of case studies or group
discussions to integrate ethical and
moral values in sociology subjects.
4. Collaboration between Educators:
Collaboration between educators in
integrating religious and moral
values in each subject can assist
educators in obtaining a broader
perspective and can improve the
quality of learning.
5. Cultivating Character: The
integration of religious and moral
values in each subject can also help
in cultivating good character in
students. Educators can use
religious and moral values in each
subject to help students develop
good character, such as discipline,
responsibility and honesty.
In integrating religious and moral
values in each subject, educators must
understand well the religious and
moral values they want to integrate,
and choose appropriate learning
methods to integrate them. In addition,
collaboration between educators and
instilling character in students is also
an important factor in the integration of
religious and moral values in each
subject.(Fauzan, 2018)
Through the integration of religious
and moral values in each subject, it is
hoped that students can become better
individuals and have better character,
and can help shape a better society.
Therefore, educators must
Material integration of religious and
moral values in each subject taught is
an attempt to strengthen religious and
moral values in students' daily lives.
This is part of the effort to develop
good student character, so that they can
become individuals who are beneficial
to society and the nation.
According to Ahmad (2016), the
integration of religious and moral
values can be carried out in every
subject taught at school, not only in
religious subjects. There are several
ways that can be done to integrate
religious and moral values in each
subject, namely as follows:
1. Conveying moral messages in each
subject matter Each subject can be
integrated with relevant moral
values. For example, in
mathematics, the teacher can
convey the message that honesty is
very important in calculating a
result.
2. Provide examples of cases related
to religious and moral values In
each subject matter, the teacher can
provide examples of cases related
to religious and moral values. For
example, in science subjects,
teachers can provide examples of
cases about the importance of
protecting the environment in
accordance with religious
teachings.
3. Carrying out activities that
strengthen religious and moral
values In addition to conveying
moral messages, teachers can also
carry out activities that strengthen
religious and moral values in each
subject. For example, in art
subjects, teachers can invite
students to create works of art that
have moral and Islamic values.
4. Conveying religious and moral
values explicitly Teachers can also
convey religious and moral values
explicitly in each subject. This can
be done by inserting religious
teachings or prayers before or after
learning.
In integrating religious and moral
values in each subject, the teacher's
role is very important. Teachers must
be able to set a good example for
students and have a deep
understanding of religious and moral
teachings. Thus, the integration of
religious and moral values can be
carried out well and can form good
student character as well.(N. Ahmad,
2016)
So the integration of religious and
moral values in every subject in school
is important to ensure students not only
learn cognitively, but can also develop
holistically, especially in the moral and
spiritual aspects. To achieve this,
educators must integrate religious and
moral values in each subject by
understanding adequate mastery of the
material, identifying relevant values,
using appropriate learning methods,
collaborating with other educators, and
instilling good character in students.
learners. The integration of religious
and moral values in each subject can
help students become better individuals
and have better character, and can help
shape a better society.
CONCLUSION
that the development of educator
competence in Islamic education is very
important to improve the quality of Islamic
education in Indonesia. The development
of educator competencies is not only
limited to skills and technical knowledge
of Islamic education, but also includes
religious and moral aspects. Materials that
need to be considered in the development
of educator competencies include mastery
of Islamic education materials, teaching
skills, use of educational technology,
professionalism, communication skills,
and understanding of the educational
curriculum in accordance with Islamic
concepts. Several ways that can be done to
increase the competence of educators in
Islamic education are through training,
curriculum development, collaborative
learning, continuous learning, and the
integration of religious and moral values in
each subject. Support and collaboration are
needed from related parties, such as
educational institutions, universities, and
the government, to achieve the goal of
developing the competence of educators in
Islamic education.
As an Islamic educator, his job is not only
to teach lessons or subjects, but also to
provide students with an understanding of
religious and moral values. Therefore, it is
important for Islamic educators to have in-
depth knowledge of Islamic religion and
culture and have skills in teaching Islamic
moral and ethical values. Islamic education
has an important role in shaping Muslim
individuals who are qualified and ethical.
Therefore, developing the competence of
educators is the main key in improving the
quality of Islamic education, because the
quality of education is very dependent on
the competence and performance of
educators. In the context of developing the
competence of educators in Islamic
education, it is not only related to skills
and technical knowledge in teaching,
The development of educator competence
in Islamic education is important in
improving the quality of Islamic education
in Indonesia. The competence of educators
includes technical skills and knowledge of
Islamic religious teachings as well as
teaching methods that can be used in
teaching PAI subjects. In addition,
competency development also includes
aspects of attitudes and moral values that
must be possessed by an Islamic Religious
Education teacher. Educator competence
development can be done in several ways,
such as training, curriculum development,
collaborative learning, and continuous
learning, as well as the integration of
religious and moral values in each subject
taught. Required support and collaboration
from related parties, such as educational
institutions, universities, and the
government, to achieve the goal of
developing the competence of educators in
Islamic education. With the development
of good educator competencies, it is hoped
that the quality of Islamic education in
Indonesia can continue to improve and
have a positive impact on nation building.
SUGGESTION
In developing the competence of educators
in Islamic education it is very important in
improving the quality of Islamic education
in Indonesia. Several ways that can be
done to increase the competence of
educators are through training, curriculum
development, collaborative learning, and
continuous learning, as well as the
integration of religious and moral values in
every subject taught. In addition, educators
must also be an example for students in
practicing Islamic teachings and help them
develop good character. Educators must
have responsibility and dedication in
carrying out their duties as educators and
have the ability to overcome problems in
learning and adapt to changes in the
education system.
To achieve the goal of developing the
competence of educators in Islamic
education, it is necessary to have support
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