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Evaluating Islamic Religious Education for the Elderly in a Social Welfare Institution Using the CIPP Model: A Case Study from Bangka Belitung Sumar Sumar; Abdurrahmansyah Abdurrahmansyah; Fajri Ismail
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 17, No 4 (2025): DECEMBER 2025
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35445/alishlah.v17i4.8445

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Elderly individuals often face limited access to consistent spiritual education, affecting their religious, emotional, and social well-being. This study evaluates an Islamic Religious Education (IRE) strengthening program at an Elderly Social Welfare Institution (LKSLU) in Bangka Belitung, Indonesia, where such services are increasingly needed. A qualitative approach was employed using the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) evaluation model. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. The data were analyzed using a three-step process: data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The evaluation revealed key insights across the CIPP dimensions. Context: The program addresses some elderly needs but falls short in healthcare, infrastructure, and religious education intensity. Input: While facilitators are generally well-qualified, learning strategies are limited, and facilities such as prayer rooms and teaching materials are inadequate. Process: Program delivery is inconsistent due to dependence on donations, irregular scheduling, and accessibility challenges. Product: The program fosters participation and spiritual growth but lacks measurable long-term outcomes and sustainability mechanisms. The study highlights the program's potential and limitations. Improvements are needed in structured scheduling, infrastructure development, and the adoption of inclusive and adaptive educational strategies tailored to elderly learners. These enhancements would increase the accessibility, effectiveness, and sustainability of Islamic religious education for the elderly in social welfare settings.
Implementing Differentiated Instruction in Islamic Religious Education under the Merdeka Curriculum: A Comparative Case Study at Islamic and Public Junior Secondary Education Churairoh Churairoh; Abdurrahmansyah Abdurrahmansyah; Tutut Handayani
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 17, No 4 (2025): DECEMBER 2025
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35445/alishlah.v17i4.8551

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Differentiated instruction (DI) is a key component of Indonesia’s Merdeka Curriculum, aiming to address diverse student needs. However, its implementation in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) remains underexplored, particularly across different school contexts. This qualitative comparative case study examined how DI is implemented in PAI at two contrasting junior secondary schools: MTs Al-Azhar Center Baturaja (Islamic) and SMP Negeri 1 OKU (public). Fifteen Grade VIII PAI teachers were selected via purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis, then analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña. Trustworthiness was ensured through triangulation and member checking. Findings show that both schools have initiated DI practices by mapping students’ learning styles and abilities, developing adaptive teaching modules, and applying varied strategies integrated with religious values. However, DI is often misinterpreted as grouping by learning styles alone, with limited application of content and product differentiation. Major challenges include partial conceptual understanding, low digital literacy, limited infrastructure, and inconsistency between planning and classroom execution. The study reveals that while teachers are beginning to adopt DI in PAI, implementation remains superficial and fragmented. Institutional support, teacher professional development, and clearer operational guidance are essential to deepen DI practices and align them with the goals of the Merdeka Curriculum.