Teacher Strategies in Developing Students’ Spiritual and Emotional Intelligence at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Binjai

Abstract

This study aims to analyze teachers’ strategies in developing students’ spiritual and emotional intelligence at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) Binjai. In the context of Islamic education, spiritual intelligence functions as the foundation for shaping moral values and faith, while emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in fostering emotional balance and students’ social relationships. This research employed a qualitative method with a field study approach, supported by interviews with teachers and students conducted from late June to early August 2025. The findings indicate that teachers at MAN Binjai implement integrative learning strategies through role modeling, habituation of worship, Islamic counseling guidance, and collaborative approaches involving teachers, parents, and the school administration. Furthermore, emotional reinforcement strategies are carried out by building empathetic communication, applying humanistic classroom management, and organizing extracurricular activities based on Islamic values. These findings affirm the importance of synergy between academic, spiritual, and emotional strategies in shaping a generation of students with exemplary character.