The Role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) Teachers and Parents in Fostering Students’ Akhlaq Al-Karimah (A Mixed-Methods Study at SDIT Bina Bangsa Serang City and SDIT Al-Muhajirin Cilegon City)

Abstract

This study addresses the decline in students’ moral character, seen through rising cases of bullying, disrespect, and lack of discipline, which underscores the need for strong collaboration between PAI teachers and parents in fostering akhlaqul karimah. The research focuses on three questions: the role of PAI teachers in shaping students’ morals, the role of parents in instilling values at home, and students’ perceptions of moral development efforts. The study aims to describe the role of PAI teachers, analyze parental contributions, and reveal students’ views on the importance of akhlaq. Using a mixed-methods Sequential Exploratory Design, qualitative data were gathered through interviews, observations, and documentation, followed by quantitative data collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire. The findings show that PAI teachers and parents significantly influence students’ akhlaq, contributing 57.2% to moral development. Effective synergy between teachers and parents creates a holistic and sustainable character-building process that shapes disciplined, responsible, and well-mannered students