STRATEGI DALAM PENINGKATAN LITERASI AGAMA ISLAM DI ERA DIGITAL PADA SISWA MAS CAHAYA UMMI KABUPATEN LANGKAT

Abstract

This study aims to describe teachers' strategies in addressing technological advancements and enhancing Islamic religious literacy in the digital era, as well as the role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers in improving students' Islamic religious literacy at MAS Cahaya Ummi, Kuala District, Langkat Regency. The research was conducted at MAS Cahaya Ummi, Kuala District, Langkat Regency. The informants included the Madrasah principal, teachers, and students. Data collection involved observation, interviews, and document analysis. Data analysis was performed using a descriptive approach, emphasizing an in-depth understanding of the phenomenon under study. The analysis process comprised data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing or verification. The research concludes that the strategies employed by Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers at MAS Cahaya Ummi, Langkat Regency, to address technological advancements include enhancing teachers' digital competence, developing students' digital literacy, creating innovative learning media, upgrading infrastructure, strengthening digital ethics, and integrating technology with pedagogy. Strategies for improving Islamic religious literacy involve reinforcing religious digital literacy, utilizing digital media in religious instruction, fostering Quranic literacy through technology, teaching skills to discern religious information, integrating religious values ??with digital ethics, and employing critical and contextual learning approaches. The roles played by PAI teachers in enhancing Islamic religious literacy at the school include acting as facilitators, mediators, guides, role models, and directors.