Piyada Kaewkanlaya
Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University, Thailand

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Building Student Character through Worship in Elementary Schools Susan San Htay; Ei Thet Hmoo Po; Piyada Kaewkanlaya
Muaddib: Journal of Islamic Teaching and Learning Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): July
Publisher : International Islamic Studies Development and Research Center (IISDRC)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.67055/7kadne54

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By encouraging individuals to become better people, it fosters a sense of social awareness that contributes to positive character development. In this regard, Islam recommends congregational prayer. Although it is not obligatory, congregational prayer carries a reward twentyseven times greater than praying alone. This study aims to explore the character values developed through the habituation of congregational Dhuhr prayer. A qualitative research method with a case study approach was used. Data were collected from thirteen informants through direct interviews guided by a structured interview protocol. The interview data were analyzed thematically using Miles and Huberman’s Interactive Model of Analysis. The findings indicate that congregational Dhuhr prayer functions as an extracurricular activity in elementary schools designed to familiarize students with group worship. This practice contributes to the development of various character traits, including religious awareness, discipline, responsibility, and honesty. These results may serve as a foundation for future research on similar topics in different educational contexts.
Political Dimensions of the Free School Program in Indonesia Nursyamsiah Nursyamsiah; Imam Mahdi; Adisel Adisel; Zulkarnain Dali; Piyada Kaewkanlaya
Mau'izhah: Jurnal Kajian Keislaman Vol. 23 No. 2 (2025): Regular Issue
Publisher : Mau'izhah: Jurnal Kajian Keislaman

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55936/mauizhah.v23i2.164

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This study aims to analyze the political elements in the implementation of the free school program in Bengkulu Province and to evaluate the implementation, benefits, and challenges of the policy. The background of this research is the high cost of education, which limits access for underprivileged children; therefore, the government initiated the free school program to improve educational equity. This research employed a qualitative method with a document-based policy analysis approach. Data were obtained through the analysis of official documents, such as government regulations, the Bengkulu Governor's Regulations, School Operational Assistance reports, and scholarly literature related to education and politics. This approach enables a comprehensive exploration of the policy based on valid and verified evidence. The results indicate that the free school program has produced positive impacts, including improved access to education for underprivileged children, support for equitable distribution of education quality, and contribution to the national goal of educating the population. However, the program also has a significant political dimension, as the use of the “free school” slogan during the 2024 regional elections in Bengkulu was linked to the electability of regional head candidates. Additional challenges include fund management, limited facilities, and the need for transparency in program implementation. Although the free school program has political elements, it has provided tangible benefits to the community, both in terms of access to education and the enhancement of human resource quality. This study emphasizes the importance of managing education policy transparently and sustainably to ensure that social and political objectives are aligned.