The Internalization of Tauhid Values in Teaching and Learning Activities at SMK Kesehatan Imelda, Medan

Abstract

This study explores the internalization of tauhid values in teaching and learning at Imelda Health Vocational School (SMK Kesehatan Imelda) Medan. As the core of Islamic teachings, tauhid is considered essential in shaping students’ faith, piety, and integrity, both academically and professionally. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, involving the principal, Islamic Education teachers, general subject teachers, and students.

Findings reveal three main strategies: (1) curriculum integration, embedding tauhid in Islamic Education and linking it to ethical aspects of health-related subjects; (2) teacher role modeling, emphasizing discipline, trustworthiness, and patience; and (3) habituation of religious practices such as shalat dhuha, Qur’an recitation, collective prayers, and Islamic celebrations that create a religious school environment.

The internalization of tauhid is understood not only as reinforcing worship but also as cultivating work ethic, discipline, and professionalism. Consequently, students develop honesty, responsibility, and competence, making this approach a potential model for Islamic character education in vocational schools.