Dirasah: International Journal of Islamic Studies
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Islam, Human Development, and Social Change

Teacher–Student Communication Patterns in Islamic Moral Education: A Qualitative Study on Character Formation in Secondary Schools

Adiyono Adiyono (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Tarbiyah Ibnu Rusyd Tanah Grogot, Paser, Indonesia)
Wahidin Wahidin (STAI Kuala Kapuas, Indonesia)
Mohd Kasturi Nor bin Abd Aziz (Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia)
M. Suyudi (UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya, Indonesia)
Fouad Boulkroun (Universite Abdel Hafid Boussouf Mila, Algeria)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Sep 2026

Abstract

The decline in student morality has become a critical issue amidst globalization and digital transformation, particularly in Islamic education, which prioritizes character building as a primary goal. This study aims to analyze how teacher-student communication patterns in Aqidah Akhlak (Faith and Morality) learning contribute to the formation of students' moral character in Islamic secondary schools. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach at MTs Bina Iman Pasir Belengkong, with one teacher, 15 grade VII A students, and the principal as supporting informants. Data collection techniques included observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, while data analysis used the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The results showed that teachers implemented a combination of one-way, two-way, and multi-way communication patterns adapted to the learning dynamics. These communication strategies were proven to improve students' moral behavior, such as increased respect, reduced use of harsh language, increased cooperation, and time discipline. This study also identified supporting factors such as a religious school environment and parental involvement, as well as inhibiting factors such as the influence of digital media and limited learning time. The implications of this study confirm that communication is an effective pedagogical strategy in moral education, and therefore needs to be integrated into teacher training and curriculum development. Further research is recommended to broaden the context, use a mixed approach, and examine the role of digital media in students' moral formation.

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Journal Info

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i

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Subject

Religion Arts Humanities

Description

Dirasah International Journal of Islamic Studies is a double-blind peer-reviewed international journal published by Perkumpulan Dosen Tarbiyah Islam Indonesia (PDTII). The journal publishes research articles, conceptual articles, reports on field studies, and book reviews of Islamic studies (See ...