IMPLEMENTASI STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN KONTEKSTUAL DALAM PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER PESERTA DIDIK DI SMP NEGERI 2 PINRANG

Abstract

This article discusses the implementation of students' character development
strategies in learning Islamic Education in State Yunior High School 2 Pinrang.
The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation of contextual
learning strategies in the formation of character of students, to describe the
implementation of contextual learning strategies in character building of
students, and to describe the factors related to the strategy of developing
contextual learning strategies to build the character in SMP 2 Pinrang. This
type of research is descriptive qualitative using the naturalistic paradigm. The
instruments of this research are: key instrument researchers and using
interview, observation, and documentation guidelines. Informants interviewed
were principals, vice principals, Islamic Education teachers, and students. The
results of this study indicate that the implementation of contextual strategies
was carried out through the learning process of Islamic Education by using
methods in the 2013 curriculum combined with the use of information
technology-based learning media. The implementation of the contextual impact
strategy on improving the quality of learning in Islamic Education increases the
appreciation of students for religious values, and fosters positive character for
students. Implementation of contextual strategies by several factors, namely:
existing infrastructure and infrastructure, competencies and qualifications of
academic teachers, active teachers in teacher discussion activities, and the
implementation of the 2013 curriculum related to contextual strategies, literacy,
conversation, and the use of information technology-based media.