Realizing the Profile of Pancasila Students with the Foundation of Islamic Values from an Early Age at RA Al Hikmah Medan Marelan

Abstract

This study aims to describe how the implementation of Islamic values from an early age can realize the Pancasila Student Profile at RA Al Hikmah Medan Marelan. The main focus of this study is to examine the role of Islamic value-based character education in forming the six main dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile in accordance with the policy direction of the Independent Curriculum. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with the aim of describing the phenomenon in depth and holistically. The main data sources come from school principals, teachers, students, and relevant learning documents. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies. The data obtained was analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model, which included three main stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion/verification. The results of the study show that RA Al Hikmah Medan Marelan has succeeded in integrating Islamic values from an early age in learning and character formation of children. Religious values, mutual cooperation, independence, creativity, and tolerance are instilled through habituation, teacher example, and thematic learning. Children show positive behavior according to the six dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile. Despite facing family challenges and the digital era, schools are able to overcome them through adaptive strategies such as Islamic parenting and Islamic character-based teacher training.