The Relevance of Intracurricular, Co-curricular, and Extracurricular Islamic Religious Education with 21st Century Competencies

Abstract

Introduction to The Problem: Islamic education in the 21st century is important in equipping individuals with comprehensive competencies. Purpose: This research was designed to know the implementation of intracurricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Apart from that, we also want to explain the relevance of these activities and supporting and inhibiting factors. Design/methods/approach: This research is field-based in qualitative type. The sources informants were the deputy principal, PAI teacher and 7 students. Collecting field data through non-participant observation and in-depth interviews. data validity using triangulation techniques. Data analysis uses three steps, namely data reduction and data presentation and conclusion. Findings: The research results found that there were three important themes, namely the existence of a holistic approach in program design and implementation; the need for methodological reform in teaching that supports 21st-century needs; the are supporting and inhibiting factors based on infrastructure needs, active involvement of educators, lack of resources, lack of upgrading educator competencies, management that has not been well organized. Research implications/limitations: The research provides recommendations for future research to dig deeper regarding strengthening the research design in empirical aspects based on a wider range of respondents and also selecting a more comprehensive research design.