Jurnal Progress: Wahana Kreativitas dan Intelektualitas
Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026)

From Classroom to Culture: Islamic Education Teachers’ Strategies for Preserving Local Wisdom in The Digital Era

Utin Darma Ranti (Intitut Agama Islam Negeri Pontianak")
Syamsul Kurniawan (Intitut Agama Islam Negeri Pontianak)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study examines strategies used by Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers to preserve local wisdom in the digital-hyperreal era, where virtual cultural representations increasingly shape younger generations’ experiences. Unlike previous research focusing mainly on integrating local culture into teaching practices, this study positions PAI teachers as cultural agents responsible for sustaining local values amid global digital culture. It aims to analyze opportunities, challenges, and strategies applied by teachers at MAS Mujahidin Pontianak. A qualitative case study design was employed. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, and analyzed using an interactive model with triangulation for validity. Findings show that the digital era presents both challenges and opportunities for revitalizing local wisdom. Opportunities emerge through digital media use, integration of local values into Islamic education, and project-based P5RA learning. However, challenges include students’ low cultural literacy, dominance of global popular culture, and limited local learning resources. The study further indicates that preserving local wisdom depends on teachers’ ability to design contextual, collaborative, and reflective learning. Theoretically, it contributes to Islamic education discourse on local wisdom within the framework of hyperreality. Practically, it offers insights for developing adaptive Islamic education strategies that strengthen cultural identity in the digital age.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

PROGRESS

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Subject

Religion Education Social Sciences

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Jurnal Progress: Wahana Kreativitas dan Intelektualitas — if translated into English: Progress Journal: A Medium for Creativity and Intellectuality — published by the Center for the Study and Development of Islamic Sciences or called “Pusat Kajian dan Pengembangan Ilmu-ilmu Keislaman” ...