The Role of Aqidah Akhlak Teachers as Moral Role Models in Improving Positive Behavior of Students at MTsN 1 Tanah Datar

Edrizal; Lena Yunita; Nurkaenah Nurkaenah

Authors

Edrizal Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 1 Tanah Datar Author
Lena Yunita Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar Author
Nurkaenah Nurkaenah Indonesian School Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Author

Keywords:

Aqidah Akhlak, Exemplary Teacher, Student Behavior

Abstract

Student behavior in madrasah environments today shows alarming trends, including declining politeness, reduced respect for teachers, and lack of discipline. Although Akidah Akhlak is formally taught, moral values have not been fully internalized in students’ conduct. This study aims to describe the role of Akidah Akhlak teachers as moral exemplars at MTsN 1 Tanah Datar, analyze how their exemplarity influences students’ positive behavior, explore student behaviors that reflect moral role modeling, and identify the challenges teachers face in fulfilling this role. A qualitative phenomenological approach was used. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation involving three Akidah Akhlak teachers, one vice principal, six students, and two homeroom teachers selected purposively. The findings reveal that teachers’ consistency in attitude, speech, and behavior significantly influences student behavioral change both inside and outside the classroom. Students became more polite, disciplined, and showed greater interest in religious activities. This study demonstrates that teachers' role as moral models is not only effective in character formation but also in shaping a positive social climate within the school. The research contributes significantly to strengthening character education based on exemplarity in madrasah settings

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