Islamic Teaching and Learning Model for Autistic Children in Pesantren Anak Sholeh Baitul Qur’an Ponorogo

Abstract

Autism is a complex developmental disorder that has always been challenging in the education and medicine field. The Islamic teaching and learning model for autistic children requires a special approach. Only a small number of teachers and parents can facilitate autistic children effectively and efficiently. In Indonesia, the number of autistic children is increasing daily, yet there are limited competent teachers and parents to handle them. Meanwhile, the teaching and learning of Islam require educators to select and use multi-approach, multi-media, and multi-methods appropriately to be effective and efficien. This research aimed to examine an experiential-based sociological approach to learning about Islam for Autistic children at Pesantren Anak Sholeh Baitul Qur’an Ponorogo, Indonesia, using a qualitative method. A purposive sampling technique was used to select subjects, specifically teachers and children. The data was collected using interviews, observation, and documentation.‎ The results showed that the experience-based habitus sociology approach effectively teaches autistic children in three cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects. Monitoring and intensive evaluation to assess the activities at home and school requires the cooperation of parents and teachers and follow-up efforts to enhance learning.

Strengthening the Psychological Aspects of Autistic Children through Islamic Learning Methodology

“…Exhibited the learning model of habituation to his companions for centuries. Furthermore, Siregar (2015) In its application, based on the results of research by Katni, Sumarni, and Muslim (2022), First, at the Sholeh Baitul Qur'an Children's Islamic Boarding School, habituation is used as an Islamic learning model. It is considered the most effective in its application.…”

“…Every kid in Indonesia has the right to receive religious education. Hence general and special education institutions must tailor their religious education programs to the country's wide religious variety (Bosra et al, 2020) There are several previous studies related to the title of this article; for example, the first is from Katni, Sumarni, and Muslim (2022) Therefore, this research was conducted to see which Islamic learning models are suitable for educating children with autism and to show the urgency for educators to actively seek, study, and internalize the latest learning models to increase learning effectiveness. Given the obligation of every educator to provide knowledge and moral values, it will be essential to orient all forms of learning towards the best moral example in life, namely Islam.…”

Historical Continuity and Changes: Understanding the Dynamics of Islamic Education in Indonesia and Malaysia

“…For example, according to Athaillah and Wulan, nowadays, pesantren develops its educational model to accommodate the need of entrepreneurship and technology (Athoillah & Wulan, 2019). In responding to contemporary issues, Islamic education in Indonesia have addressed the need for inclusive education, such as the recognition for autistic children Islamic education in Pesantren Anak Shaleh, Ponorogo (Katni, Sumarni, & Muslim, 2022). In addition, during the Covid-19, some modes of learning and activities in Pesantren are reconfigured in adaptation with health protocol (Putera, Wijayanti, & Niyonsaba, 2021).…”