<![CDATA[Abstrak. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh pentingnya pendidikan karakter dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) sebagai upaya membentuk peserta didik yang berakhlak mulia sesuai nilai-nilai Islam. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) integrasi nilai-nilai karakter dalam pembelajaran PAI, (2) peran dan keteladanan guru Pendidikan Agama Islam (uswah hasanah) dalam menanamkan nilai-nilai karakter, dan (3) penerapan strategi pendidikan karakter dalam pembelajaran PAI di SDN Lenteng Agung 07. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Data diperoleh melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Informan penelitian terdiri atas guru Pendidikan Agama Islam, kepala sekolah, dan peserta didik. Analisis data dilakukan melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan, sedangkan keabsahan data diuji menggunakan triangulasi sumber dan triangulasi teknik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai-nilai karakter telah diintegrasikan secara sistematis dalam perencanaan dan pelaksanaan pembelajaran PAI. Guru berperan sebagai pendidik sekaligus teladan dalam menanamkan nilai religius, disiplin, tanggung jawab, kerja sama, kepedulian sosial, dan percaya diri kepada peserta didik. Strategi pendidikan karakter diterapkan melalui pembiasaan, keteladanan guru, integrasi nilai karakter dalam materi pembelajaran, penggunaan metode pembelajaran aktif, penciptaan lingkungan sekolah yang positif, serta kerja sama dengan orang tua. Evaluasi dilakukan melalui pengamatan terhadap perkembangan sikap dan perilaku peserta didik. Strategi tersebut terbukti mendukung pembentukan karakter peserta didik secara optimal. This research is motivated by the importance of character education in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning as an effort to shape students with noble morals according to Islamic values. This research aims to determine: (1) the integration of character values in PAI learning, (2) the role and exemplary behavior of Islamic Religious Education teachers (uswah hasanah) in instilling character values, and (3) the application of character education strategies in PAI learning at SDN Lenteng Agung 07. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation. Research informants consisted of Islamic Religious Education teachers, principals, and students. Data analysis was carried out through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions, while data validity was tested using source triangulation and technical triangulation. The results of the study indicate that character values have been systematically integrated in the planning and implementation of PAI learning. Teachers play a role as educators and role models in instilling religious values, discipline, responsibility, cooperation, social awareness, and self-confidence in students. Character education strategies are implemented through habituation, teacher role models, integration of character values into learning materials, use of active learning methods, creation of a positive school environment, and collaboration with parents. Evaluation is conducted through observation of the development of student attitudes and behavior. These strategies have been proven to support optimal character development in students.]]>
