Application of PAI Teacher Strategies in Learning Prayer Practices of SLB Students

Visually impaired students face limitations in their daily lives, including in the learning process. Therefore, teachers need strategies to provide understanding in lessons that emphasize physical movements, such as the practice of prayer (salat). This research aims to understand the strategies used by Islamic Education (PAI) teachers in teaching prayer practice at SLB-A (Special School for the Blind) in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta. It employs a qualitative approach using a case study method, obtaining data through interviews with the deputy head of the curriculum, PAI teachers, and visually impaired students. Prayer practice lessons and the interactions between the teacher and related parties were also observed and documented. The results show that the strategies used by PAI teachers in teaching prayer practice at SLB-A involved completing administrative tasks and preparing key discussion points before class, considering the scope of the material. During the implementation, the teacher delivered the material through lectures and question-and-answer sessions, followed by practice. A distinctive feature of the strategy used in this study is the involvement of the parents of visually impaired students in the learning process through religious activities. The assessment was based on specific criteria, such as fluency in recitation, prayer movements, and the level of independence in performing the prayer. This research is important for school leaders and teachers in special schools, as it offers strategies for teaching Islamic education to students with special needs.