Instilling multicultural values through Islamic religious education learning model: a qualitative study

Abstract. Islamic Religious Education (PAI) has a strategic role in instilling multicultural values in Indonesia. This study aims to identify the learning model used in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) lessons to instill multicultural values at SMAS Budisatrya Medan. The research approach used is qualitative, using field research methods. Data collection was carried out through interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out through data reduction, data presentation, data verification, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that the Cooperative Learning Model has proven to be appropriate in implementing multicultural education in PAI subjects, which allows students to interact with each other across backgrounds and develop an attitude of mutual understanding. The PAI teacher’s strategy in instilling multicultural values has succeeded in building students’ awareness of the importance of tolerance and diversity. This study contributes to developing an inclusive and responsive Islamic Religious Education learning model for diversity. Abstrak. Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) memiliki peran strategis dalam menanamkan nilai-nilai multikultural di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi model pembelajaran yang digunakan dalam pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) untuk menanamkan nilai-nilai multikultural di SMAS Budisatrya Medan. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan metode penelitian lapangan (field research). Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, verifikasi data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Model Cooperative Learning terbukti sesuai dalam mengimplementasikan pendidikan multikultural pada mata pelajaran PAI, yang memungkinkan siswa untuk saling berinteraksi lintas latar belakang dan mengembangkan sikap saling memahami. Strategi guru PAI dalam menanamkan nilai-nilai multikultural telah berhasil membangun kesadaran siswa akan pentingnya toleransi dan keberagaman. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi dalam pengembangan model pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam yang inklusif dan responsif terhadap keberagaman.