Practical Worship in Elementary Education: Implementation and Its Impacts on School Competitiveness

Binti Solikah; Erna Yayuk; Lud Waluyo

doi:10.56741/IISTR.ijlree.002269

Authors

Binti Solikah Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang
Erna Yayuk Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8434-9004
Lud Waluyo
lud@umm.ac.id
Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7076-3260

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56741/IISTR.ijlree.002269

Keywords:

Elementary Education, Impacts, Implementation, Practical Worship, School Competitiveness

Abstract

Public elementary schools are increasingly challenged by shifting parental preferences toward religion-based schools, requiring them to develop distinctive institutional strategies that enhance both educational quality and public trust. This study aims to describe the implementation of practical worship education, analyze its contribution to strengthening school competitiveness, and identify the challenges encountered in its implementation at SD Negeri 1 Wonoketro, Jetis District, Ponorogo Regency. A qualitative case study approach was employed. Data were collected through observations, semi-structured interviews with the principal, Islamic Education teachers, homeroom teachers, parents, and students, as well as document analysis. The findings indicate that practical worship education, implemented through the systematic habituation of congregational Dhuha prayer, Dhuhr prayer, Qur'anic recitation, and memorization activities, contributes to strengthening students' character, spiritual competence, parental trust, the school's religious identity, and a conducive learning environment. These outcomes position practical worship not merely as a religious educational activity but also as an institutional strategy that differentiates the school from other public elementary schools and strengthens its competitiveness. The study also identified several implementation challenges, including limited worship facilities, uneven teacher supervision during peak periods, scheduling differences across grade levels, and the need for stronger continuity between school- and home-based worship practices through parental involvement. This study contributes to the literature by demonstrating that practical worship can function as an institutional strategy for enhancing school competitiveness through the integration of character formation, parental trust, institutional reputation, and educational quality.

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Author Biographies

Binti Solikah, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

is a graduate student in the Master of Pedagogy program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang and currently works as a teacher at the elementary/madrasah ibtidaiyah level. Her academic interests focus on the development of religious character education and its implementation in classroom practice. She is actively involved as a supervisor in practical worship activities at school to foster students’ religious character. In addition, she conducts classroom action research (CAR) to improve the quality of teaching and learning. Her current studies include character education integration and 21st-century learning strategies. (email: bintisoliha21@webmail.umm.ac.id).

Erna Yayuk, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

is a lecturer in the Undergraduate Program of Primary School Teacher Education and currently serves as the Head of the Master’s Program in Pedagogy, as well as a lecturer in the Teacher Professional Education (PPG) program, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang . She is also an assessor for LAMDIK (Lembaga Akreditasi Mandiri Kependidikan), actively contributing to quality assurance in education. Her academic activities include active engagement in research in the field of elementary education, community service, and the development of educational innovations. Her scholarly contributions are reflected in numerous scientific publications, textbooks, and copyrighted works. Her dedication to improving the quality of education is demonstrated through her efforts to integrate theory, practice, and innovation, particularly in the context of elementary education and pedagogical development. (email: ernayayuk17@umm.ac.id).

Lud Waluyo, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

is a lecturer in biology education at the faculty of teacher training and education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang. He specializes in microbiology and teaches courses related to environmental microbiology. His research focuses on microbiology-based bioremediation, particularly the development of bacterial consortia for water treatment. In addition to teaching, he actively writes academic books and articles and holds several intellectual property rights related to his innovations in microbiology. (email: lud@umm.ac.id).

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