Transforming SBDP Learning through STEM and Islamic Values to Enhance Student Creativity in the Digital Era

This study examines the transformation of Art, Culture, and Craft (SBDP) education through the integration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Islamic values as a means to enhance student creativity in the digital era. Conducted at SD Anak Saleh Malang, an Islamic elementary school in Indonesia, the research employed a qualitative case study approach involving one SBDP teacher and 26 second-grade students. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results indicate that STEM-based learning activities, such as designing Islamic geometric patterns and creating simple engineering-based art projects, when combined with Islamic spiritual values, promote comprehensive cognitive, affective, and moral development. Students became more engaged in the learning process and showed increased creativity, collaboration, and reflective thinking. Furthermore, the integration of local culture and Islamic ethics into project-based learning reinforced students’ identity, values, and sense of responsibility. Despite challenges such as limited teacher readiness and instructional resources, the integrated model holds significant promise for wider application in Islamic educational settings. The study affirms that creative and sustainable education in the disruptive era can thrive when grounded in cultural relevance and spiritual integrity.