Islamic Education Teachers Strategy in Implementing Multiculturalism Based Education

Abstract

This study discusses teachers strategy of Islamic Education Implementing Multiculturalism Based Education. In conducting the study, we used a qualitative case study method. The case of this study was a stateb senior high school in Palu city. Data were gathered through direct field observation, in-depth interviews which involve teachers and the school principle. We also analyzed written material, such as the school teaching activities, to understand how the teacher strategies in implementing multicultural based education as the senior high school. Our study found that the teachers at the government senior high school made learning planning that emphasizes the integration of multicultural values, fairness, responsibility, religion, awareness of rights and obligations, equality, tolerance, respect for diversity, honesty, discipline contained in the learning program plan and in the syllabus. Then the implementation of multicultural education learning is carried out through a sociological approach that contains multicultural values.

Multicultural Policy in Madrasah: Building Harmony and Tolerance in Islamic Education

“…Efforts to create a positive environment in madrasah can be achieved through character education aligned with multicultural values and principles, active student participation, adequate facilities, open communication, and other factors (Widiatsih & Prystiananta, 2022). Regardless of whether the stratification process is used or not in Madrasahs in East Kalimantan or other research findings, the formulation of multicultural education policies remains essential to meet the need for character development, including promoting respect for diversity, fostering an open-mindedness to global challenges, and strengthening national identity, including local culture (Padil et al, 2021).…”

“…In terms of regulations, madrasahs already have a legal basis for formulating policies within their institutions, as mentioned in the background, Point 1 Chapter 4 of Law Number 20 of 2003 regarding the National Education System. The collaboration between the government and madrasah administrators is undoubtedly strengthened (Padil et al, 2021). This is the fundamental form of policy referred to in East Kalimantan.…”