Internalization of Religious Values in the Formation of Empathetic Character in Early Childhood: A Qualitative Study at RA Falahul Mukminin 02
Keywords:
Internalization of Religious Values, Empathy, Early Childhood Character, Religious LearningAbstract
This study aims to analyze the process of internalizing religious values in the formation of empathetic character in early childhood at RA Falahul Mukminin 02, Semarang Regency. The study used a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with class teachers, the principal, and parents, observations of children's behavior, and analysis of learning documents and teaching modules. The results showed that internalization of religious values was carried out through exemplary methods, religious habits, social activities based on concrete actions such as Friday alms, sharing food, praying for sick friends, and practicing communal worship. The findings showed changes in children's prosocial behavior, such as the ability to share, help friends, show concern for living things, and sensitivity to the social conditions around them. The success of internalizing empathy values is greatly influenced by the consistency of habits at school and collaboration with parents at home. This study confirms that contextual and practice-based religious learning is effective in building empathetic character from an early age.
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