Enhancing Student Morality Through Religious Extracurricular Activities in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era: A Case Study in Elementary Schools in Bogor City

• Published in: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta) Vol. 12; no. 2; pp. 177 - 183
• Main Authors: Muhammad Hidayat Ginanjar, Muhamad Syukur, Rahman Rahman, Irvansyah Irvansyah
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta 01-12-2023
• Subjects: case study methodology; covid-19 pandemic; online learning; religious extracurriculars; student morality
• DOI: 10.14421/jpi.2023.122.177-183
• EISSN: 2356-3877
• ISSN: 2301-9166

Purpose – This study examines improving student morality through religious extracurricular activities during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bogor City, West Java elementary schools. Design/methods/approach – Employing a case study method, this research was conducted at SDN Empang 02, Bogor City. Data was collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. Data analysis was performed interactively and reflectively to ensure validity through credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability criteria. Findings – The findings indicate a significant improvement in students' morality at SDN Empang 02 Bogor during the COVID-19 pandemic. The religious extracurricular program, focusing on developing students' talents and interests, has been effectively planned, organized, implemented, and supervised. Research implications – This study provides new insights into the importance of religious extracurricular activities in shaping student morality, especially in the context of the pandemic. These findings emphasize the need for a comprehensive and integrated approach to education, focusing on academic aspects and developing students' morality and character.