INTEGRATING RELIGIOUS MODERATION VALUES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY
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Religious moderation; , early childhood education; , character education; , Islamic valuesAbstract
This study explores the integration of religious moderation values in early childhood education at TK Muslimat NU Bangkalan. The research aims to understand how Islamic-based schools implement moderation principles such as tolerance, balance, and justice within daily learning activities. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through classroom observations, interviews with teachers and parents, and document analysis. Thematic analysis was employed to identify patterns of value integration in teaching practices and learning environments. The findings reveal that the school successfully incorporates moderation values through play-based learning, storytelling, and collaborative activities that promote empathy, cooperation, and respect for diversity. Teachers play a key role in modeling moderate behavior and embedding these values across cognitive, social, and emotional learning dimensions. The study concludes that integrating religious moderation at the early childhood level fosters a strong foundation for character education, aligning moral development with the values of balance and inclusivity emphasized in Islamic education.
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