PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER MURID MELALUI PEDAGOGI TERBEZA DALAM PENGAJARAN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DI SEKOLAH RENDAH

Abstract

Character development among students is a critical aspect of education that often becomes a focal point to ensure that the younger generation grows with positive values necessary to contribute to society. Pedagogi Terbeza (Differentiated Pedagogy), which emphasizes a teaching approach tailored to student's needs, is increasingly recognized as an effective method for achieving this objective. This article discusses how Differentiated Pedagogy can be applied in the context of Islamic Education teaching in Malaysia, focusing on key aspects such as content, process, product, and learning environment. The study's purpose is to identify character development among students through the practice of Differentiated Pedagogy in Islamic Education and to determine how positive character traits can be cultivated through these practices in the classroom. The study employs a qualitative methodology using semi-structured interview protocols. The findings reveal that several student character traits can be developed through Differentiated Pedagogy in Islamic Education teaching. The results also indicate that positive character traits can be nurtured through Differentiated Pedagogy. This study has significant implications for the Malaysian Ministry of Education, State Education Departments, District Education Offices, schools, Islamic Education teachers, and students. Positive character traits cultivated through Differentiated Pedagogy ensure that the new generation can be educated with commendable practices.