The Importance of Islamic Religious Education in The Formation of Children's Character in TK Putra Palu

Abstract

The importance of Islamic Religious Education in Child Character Building at Putra Palu Kindergarten. How is the implementation of children's character building in Putra Palu Kindergarten? 2. What are the obstacles that teachers get when providing Islamic religious education in the formation of children's character in Putra Palu Kindergarten? This research uses qualitative research which is an observer in conducting research. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. The results of research on the importance of Islamic Religious Education in the Formation of Children's Character in Putra Palu Kindergarten are that in implementing religious education in children, by habituating and practicing it directly on children such as, saying greetings, praying, reading the Qur'an or iqra, mentioning the pillars of Islam and the pillars of faith and the practice of prayer, and the role of Islamic religious education in kindergarten is only as a basis for fostering ahklak in changing children's behavior for the better, so that it can be emulated by others. Meanwhile, in the implementation of character building, children are taught to have good behavior such as respect, responsibility, honesty and care. The obstacles and solutions faced when providing Islamic religious education in the formation of children's character are the different attitudes of children and the lack of parental attention. The implication of this research is that the head of Putra Palu Kindergarten is expected to continue to implement religious education for his students.