Developing the Competence of Islamic Education Teachers in Designing Instructional Media at Public Elementary Schools in Ketol District
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https://doi.org/10.37249/jomess.v2i1.1301Keywords:
PAI teacher competence, instructional media, professional development, Islamic education, elementary schoolAbstract
This study explores the development of Islamic Education (PAI) teachers’ competence in designing learning media at public elementary schools in Ketol District, Aceh Tengah. Teachers’ ability to create and utilize innovative learning media is essential in enhancing the quality and relevance of Islamic education, especially in the digital era that demands contextual and engaging instruction. The research adopts a descriptive qualitative approach, focusing on how teachers improve pedagogical and technological competencies through workshops, mentoring, and reflective practices. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and document analysis involving eight PAI teachers and two school principals. The findings reveal that most PAI teachers possess strong content knowledge but face limitations in integrating technology and creativity in instructional design. Through structured professional development programs including collaborative design sessions, peer evaluation, and digital literacy training teachers demonstrated significant progress in conceptualizing interactive media such as video-based lessons, infographics, and student-centered learning aids. This process also strengthened teachers’ reflective thinking and self-efficacy. The study concludes that systematic and sustainable competence development is crucial for teachers to align Islamic values with innovative pedagogy. Educational institutions should facilitate ongoing mentoring and digital capacity-building programs to ensure that learning media serve not only as tools of information delivery but as means of spiritual and moral engagement.
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