Collaborative Role of Islamic Education and Guidance Counselors in Fostering Students’ Moral Character: A Mixed-Methods Study in Banten, Indonesia

Abstract

Islamic Religious Education plays a strategic role in shaping the character of students. In the context of 21st century learning, teachers are required to be able to reflect on the great responsibility of Islamic Religious Education teachers and guidance counselors in building the character and attitudes of students based on Islamic values. This study aims to determine the role of Islamic Religious Education teachers and guidance counselors in shaping the good character of students. This study uses a mixed methods approach. The type of mixed methods used is Exploratory Sequential Design, which is a type of research that presents qualitative data first, followed by quantitative data. The results of the research conducted at MAN 1 Serang City and MAN 2 Serang City, Banten, can be summarized as follows: 1) The role of teachers in fostering students' good character is that PAI teachers act as educators, role models, facilitators, motivators, evaluators, teachers, mentors, and trainers. Meanwhile, guidance counselors act as motivators, directors, initiators, facilitators, mediators, and evaluators. 2) The supporting and inhibiting factors of the teacher's role are supporting factors, including teacher competence, adequate school facilities, school environment support, and interesting learning methods. Hindering factors include time constraints, differences in student motivation and character, and internal teacher constraints such as lack of experience or methods that are not yet fully appropriate. 3) Solutions for teachers in shaping good character include improving teacher competence through training