Development of Evaluation Model of Character-based Islamic Education Program in Elementary Schools

Abstract

The success of the Islamic Education program and character development through the program can be determined through evaluations. The objective of this study is to develop an evaluation model of character-based Islamic Education learning programs. This model will provide more accurate information to Islamic Education teachers and school leaders, enabling the improvement of character-based Islamic Education programs. This research applied Research & Development model incorporating the Plomp development model and the Borg & Gall model. The evaluation model developed, the character-based education in Islamic Education (EPK-PAI), utilized the process input and output evaluation approach. This study was conducted in all Elementary Schools in Kartasura Sukoharjo sub-district. The data collection technique includes a questionnaire, FGD, and the Delphi technique. Research instruments were analyzed with Confirmatory Factor Analysis and the EPK-PAI model was analyzed descriptively based on the assessment of Islamic Education teachers and school leaders. The EPK-PAI model was proven using Structural Equation Modeling. This research has developed an evaluation model of character-based Islamic Education programs in Elementary Schools using systematic steps from the Borg & Gall model, including information gathering, planning, initial product development, initial field testing, product revision, and main field testing. The EPK-PAI model in this study comprises four categories of evaluation that are classified into three dimensions, namely input, process, and output.The EPK-PAI model has reliable construct validity and reliability, thereby rendering it suitable for evaluating character-based Islamic education programs in the elementary schools'