This study aims to examine the role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers' role models in preventing negative student behavior in elementary school classes at Muhammadiyah Sinjai Elementary School. This descriptive qualitative study used classroom observation, in-depth interviews with PAI teachers and one homeroom teacher, and documentation. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model.which includes data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the role model of Islamic Religious Education teachers, reflected in noble morals, fairness, discipline, consistency between words and actions, patience, and the role as a motivator and giver of hope, is effective in preventing negative student behavior. However, teachers also face obstacles such as diverse student behavior, administrative burdens, peer influence, and students' family backgrounds. The study concluded that the role model of Islamic Religious Education teachers is very important, but needs to be supported by good time management, effective work strategies, and cooperation between teachers and parents.
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