Implementation Of Spiritual Values In The Early Childhood Education Curriculum (A Comparative Analysis Between Paud It Az-Zahra Pancur Batu And Kindergarten Pancur Batu)

Phadilla Putri; Harun Lubis; Hestika Dewi Sitepu; Arie Dwi Ningsih

doi:10.63922/ijevss.v5i02.3869

Phadilla Putri STAI Darul Arafah, Deli Serdang, Indonesia
Harun Lubis STAI Darul Arafah, Deli Serdang, Indonesia
Hestika Dewi Sitepu STAI Darul Arafah, Deli Serdang, Indonesia
Arie Dwi Ningsih Institut Syekh Abdul Halim Hasan, Binjai, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijevss.v5i02.3869

Keywords: Spiritual Values, ECE Curriculum, Islamic Early Childhood Education, Comparative Analysis, Habituation

Abstract

This research is motivated by the critical importance of instilling spiritual values during the golden age of early childhood as the foundation for shaping children's character, morality, and noble conduct. Amid the currents of modernization and secularization, many early childhood education (ECE) institutions tend to prioritize academic aspects while relegating spiritual development to a secondary role. This study aims to describe the implementation of spiritual values in the curricula of PAUD IT Az-Zahra Pancur Batu and TK Negeri Pancur Batu, and to comparatively analyze the similarities and differences between the two institutions. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, with data collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The findings reveal that PAUD IT Az-Zahra implements spiritual values explicitly and systematically through daily worship habituation, Quranic memorization, teacher role modeling, and the integration of tawhid values into every learning theme. In contrast, TK Negeri Pancur Batu develops spiritual values through a universal and inclusive approach, emphasizing social character traits such as tolerance, honesty, and cooperation. This study concludes that the successful implementation of spiritual values is largely determined by consistency in habituation, the commitment of school leadership, and the exemplary conduct of teachers.

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