International Journal of Community Service Learning
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): February

Improving Pedagogical Competence of Hindu Religious Education Teachers in Formulating Themes Based on Hindu Teachings for Middle School Character Development

I Gede Dharman Gunawan (IAHN Tampung Penyang, Palangka Raya, Indonesia)
Krisma Natalia (IAHN Tampung Penyang, Palangka Raya, Indonesia)
Ni Putu Sri Pinatih (IAHN Tampung Penyang, Palangka Raya, Indonesia)
Putu Cory Candra Yhani (IAHN Tampung Penyang, Palangka Raya, Indonesia)
Ni Wayan Sukraini (IAHN Tampung Penyang, Palangka Raya, Indonesia)
Beny Saputra (IAHN Tampung Penyang, Palangka Raya, Indonesia)
I Nyoman Urip (IAHN Tampung Penyang, Palangka Raya, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Feb 2026

Abstract

The development of digital technology presents new challenges for character education at the secondary level, particularly in Hindu Religious Education learning in Kapuas Regency. Teachers still face limitations in formulating learning themes rooted in Hindu values that are relevant to students' digital context. This community service activity aims to analyze the pedagogical competence of Hindu Religious Education teachers in designing reflective learning themes grounded in Hindu values through continuous training and mentoring. This activity uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a participatory-educational and empowerment design. The subjects of the activity were determined through purposive sampling, involving 35 Hindu Religious Education teachers at the junior high and senior high/vocational high school levels. Data were collected through a teacher needs questionnaire (20 items), an evaluation questionnaire based on the Technology Acceptance Model (19 items), a student perception questionnaire (21 items), classroom observations, focus group discussions, and documentation. Data were analyzed using quantitative, descriptive, and qualitative reflection. The results of the community service showed an increase in teachers' ability to formulate learning themes based on the values of Dharma, Satya, Ahimsa, Daya, Ksama, and Arjawa, as well as an increase in students' positive responses to teachers' teaching style after the training. The implications of this activity highlight the role of MGMP as a strategic collaborative forum for developing teacher competencies grounded in Hindu values in the digital era.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJCSL

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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International Journal of Community Service Learning is a scientific journal Community Service published by Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha. This journal is published 4 times a year, ie in February, May, August, and November. The article was published on the results of community service related to ...