Teaching in a Polarized Islamic Society: A Phenomenological Study of the Christian School Teachers in the Gujrat City

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is also home to other religious minorities. Since Independence, these minorities have played a significant role in serving the nation through different professions, and teaching is one of them. Yet, there is a growing concern regarding how well and respectfully they are accommodated in a Muslim majority society. This phenomenological research study explores the perspectives of Christian teachers concerning their difficulties in dealing with students and parents of different religions and their support needs. Ten teachers were purposively selected for semi-structured interviews. Content analysis revealed that although most teachers were satisfied with working conditions and the behaviors of students and parents with them, few of them highlighted the issues of forced conversion to Islam and usage of derogatory language. Teachers also suggested that there is a need to change the mindset of the people through education, and the government should provide more opportunities to minorities.

Faith Learning Integration: A Case Study of Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Lecturers’ Teaching Practices

<p class="abstracttextDILIGENTIA">Faculty members of a private Christian Teachers College in Tangerang have been assigned to integrate faith and learning. The purpose of this research was to describe Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics lecturers’ practices of faith learning integration on their teachings. Five lecturers including two lecturers teaching Physics, and the others each teaching Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics were involved in this research. Two student teachers contributed as well in the research. The data were derived from interview with five faculty members and collecting their course syllabus along with the interview with two student teachers. <a name="_Hlk80149555"></a>Descriptive qualitative research with a case study approach was employed. The data were described and analyzed in the light of the current literatures. The findings showed that those five faculty members have been implementing faith learning integration on their teaching with a pedagogy of transferring new information. This paper suggests faculty to go beyond faith learning integration and to focus on learning as formation of heart and desire.</p>

Meningkatkan Sikap Kebangsaan Peserta Didik Melalui Pendidikan Kristiani dengan Pendekatan Model Quantum Teaching

Some teachers carry out teaching activities that are less effective because they are still teacher-centred so that students are less active and creative in learning. The national attitude of students is very necessary, therefore Christian teachers need to make efforts to improve teaching in changing behaviour, increasing the knowledge and skills of students in school institutions. School institutions are the main choice for educating the nation's children, using a quantum teaching approach. The purpose and objective of this research are to strive for a fun, comfortable, and satisfying teaching process for students in a learning environment to increase the national attitude expected by the general public. This study uses a qualitative method with an observation approach and a semi-standard type of interview. The findings are that teaching using a quantum teaching approach in forming study groups of 2-4 student members can increase the effectiveness, creativity, and proactivity of the students when studying in the classroom. So, through study groups of 2-4 members of students when studying in class, it is very helpful for students to behave to increase motivation in learning, ability in learning, and high interest in reading so that they get enough knowledge for their own interests and build interests. people.Abstrak Sebagian guru melakukan kegiatan pengajaran yang kurang efektif karena masih berorientasi pada teacher centered sehingga peserta didik kurang aktif dan kreatif dalam pembelajaran. Sikap kebangsaan peserta didik amatlah diperlukan karena itu guru Kristen perlu berupaya untuk meningkatkan pengajaran dalam mengubah perilaku, meningkatkan pengetahuan, dan keterampilan peserta didik di lembaga sekolah. Lembaga sekolah menjadi pilihan utama untuk mencerdaskan anak bangsa, dengan menggunakan pendekatan quantum teaching. Maksud dan tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengupayakan proses pengajaran yang menyenangkan, nyaman, dan memuaskan peserta didik dalam suatu lingkungan belajar untuk meningkatkan sikap kebangsaan yang diharapkan oleh khalayak ramai. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan observasi dan jenis wawancara semi standar. Hasil temuannya ialah pengajaran dengan menggunakan pendekatan quantum teaching dalam membentuk kelompok belajar 2-4 anggota peserta didik dapat meningkatkan keefektivan, kreatif, dan proaktif dari para peserta didik saat belajar di ruang kelas. Jadi, melalui kelompok belajar 2-4 anggota peserta didik ketika belajar di kelas sangat menolong peserta didik dalam bersikap untuk meningkatkan motivasi dalam belajar, kemampuan dalam belajar, dan minat membaca yang tinggi, sehingga mendapatkan ilmu pengetahuan yang cukup untuk kepentingan diri sendiri dan membangun kepentingan orang banyak.

PERAN GURU KRISTEN DALAM MENDIDIK KARAKTER KESANTUNAN BERBAHASA SISWA BERDASARKAN TINJAUAN FILSAFAT ETIKA KRISTEN [THE ROLE OF CHRISTIAN TEACHER IN EDUCATING STUDENTS’ LANGUAGE CHARACTER BASED ON CHRISTIAN ETHICS PHILOSOPHY]

<p>The character of students in class can be shown through the attitude of talking to others. The politeness of using the language is something that must be considered when someone interacts. However, the facts that occur in the world of education show that there are still students and teachers who do not pay attention to the politeness of the language while the lesson is taking place. This shows the lack of awareness of educators to apply and educate the character of students' politeness in the class. The purpose of this paper is to explain the important role of Christian teachers in educating the character of politeness in students' language use based on a review of Christian ethical philosophy. This writing is reviewed using the literature review method. The teachers as the example of morals, ethical mentors, and effective givers are responsible for educating the character of students holistically, in fulfilling God's calling to clarify the values of God's giving to the lives of each student. The politeness of the language is one realization of obedience to an ethic. Christian teachers need to have perspectives that refer to truth to avoid moral relativism. Through this perspective, the teachers are able to help students to have the right motivation in applying politeness in language, which are the response to the salvation of Christ and the tools for them to grow more like Christ. Suggestions for the teacher, it is better to develop sensitivity to the condition of students 'politeness of the language use and explore the principle of the language use politeness, and innovative ways to educate the character of students’ politeness in using the language.</p><p><strong>BAHASA INDONESIA ABSTRACT: </strong>Karakter siswa di kelas dapat ditunjukkan melalui sikap berbicara dengan orang lain. Kesantunan berbahasa menjadi hal yang harus diperhatikan ketika seseorang melakukan interaksi. Namun, fakta yang terjadi di dunia pendidikan menunjukkan masih terdapat siswa dan guru yang tidak memperhatikan kesantunan berbahasa saat pelajaran tengah berlangsung. Hal ini menunjukkan kurangnya kesadaran pendidik untuk menerapkan serta mendidik karakter kesantunan berbahasa siswa di kelas. Tujuan dari penulisan ini adalah menjelaskan pentingnya peran guru Kristen dalam mendidik karakter kesantunan berbahasa siswa berdasarkan tinjauan filsafat etika Kristen. Penulisan ini dikaji menggunakan metode kajian literatur. Guru sebagai contoh moral, mentor etika, dan pemberi yang efektif bertanggung jawab untuk mendidik karakter siswa secara holistis, dalam memenuhi panggilan Tuhan untuk memperjelas nilai-nilai pemberian Tuhan kepada kehidupan setiap siswa. Kesantunan berbahasa merupakan salah satu realisasi dari kepatuhan akan suatu etika. Guru Kristen perlu memiliki perspektif yang mengacu pada kebenaran untuk menghindari relativisme moral. Melalui perspektif tersebut, guru mampu menolong siswa untuk memiliki motivasi yang tepat dalam menerapkan kesantunan berbahasa, yakni sebagai tanggapan terhadap keselamatan Kristus serta sarana untuk mereka bertumbuh semakin menyerupai Kristus. Saran terhadap guru, sebaiknya perlu menumbuhkan kepekaan akan kondisi kesantunan berbahasa siswa dan mengeksplorasi prinsip kesantunan berbahasa, serta cara-cara inovatif untuk mendidik karakter kesantunan berbahasa siswa.</p>

PENTINGNYA PENYAMPAIAN INFORMASI YANG TEPAT UNTUK MEMBANGUN KOMUNIKASI EFEKTIF KEPADA SISWA KELAS III SEKOLAH DASAR [THE IMPORTANCE OF DELIVERING INFORMATION APPROPRIATELY IN BUILDING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION TO GRADE 3 OF PRIMARY STUDENTS]

<p>The communication ability possessed by humans, especially Christians, is used to realize God's will. One of them is in carrying out the real Great Commission in the field of education, especially in the learning process. Learning in the classroom must take place effectively so that learning objectives are achieved through the realization of effective communication. Often, teachers have not been able to build effective communication because teachers are not able to manage the class properly through the delivery of appropriate information and according to the characteristics of student development, so that many students are less serious and disciplined in learning. Therefore, this article aims to discuss the importance of delivering the right information in building effective communication to third grade elementary school students as research subjects in this paper. Based on the results of the study, it was found that teachers experienced problems in managing the class, especially in attracting students' attention, giving instructions, conveying and applying class rules and procedures so that effective communication in classroom management had not been achieved, while in delivering subject matter, effective communication was quite built because students actively involved. Submission of appropriate information is very important for teachers to do, especially in building effective communication because it really determines the success or failure of learning activities by considering the characteristics of student development. Christian teachers also act as facilitators who reflect Christian values in every teaching they do.</p><p><strong>BAHASA INDONESIA ABSTRACT: </strong>Kemampuan berkomunikasi yang dimiliki oleh manusia terutama orang Kristen digunakan untuk mewujudkan kehendak Tuhan. Salah satunya dalam menjalankan Amanat Agung yang nyata dalam bidang pendidikan khususnya dalam proses pembelajaran. Pembelajaran di dalam kelas harus berlangsung dengan efektif agar tujuan pembelajaran tercapai melalui terwujudnya komunikasi efektif. Sering kali, guru belum dapat membangun komunikasi efektif tersebut karena guru tidak mampu mengelola kelas dengan baik melalui penyampaian informasi yang tepat dan sesuai karakteristik perkembangan siswa, sehingga banyak siswa yang kurang serius dan disiplin dalam belajar. Oleh karena itu, artikel ini bertujuan untuk membahas mengenai pentingnya penyampaian informasi yang tepat dalam membangun komunikasi efektif kepada siswa kelas III SD sebagai subjek penelitian dalam makalah ini. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut, ditemukan bahwa guru mengalami kendala dalam mengelola kelas khususnya dalam menarik perhatian siswa, memberi instruksi, menyampaikan dan menerapkan peraturan<em> </em>dan prosedur kelas sehingga komunikasi efektif dalam pengelolaan kelas belum tercapai, sedangkan dalam penyampaian materi pelajaran, komunikasi efektif cukup terbangun karena siswa terlibat aktif. Penyampaian informasi yang tepat sangatlah penting untuk guru lakukan khususnya dalam membangun komunikasi efektif karena sangat menentukan berhasil atau tidaknya kegiatan pembelajaran dengan mempertimbangakan karakteristik perkembangan siswa. Guru Kristen juga berperan sebagai fasilitator yang mencerminkan nilai-nilai Kristiani dalam setiap pengajaran yang dilakukannya.</p><div><hr align="left" size="1" width="33%" /></div>

PERAN GURU KRISTEN DALAM MENUNTUN SISWA MEMANDANG MATEMATIKA [THE ROLE OF CHRISTIAN TEACHERS IN GUIDING STUDENTS TO VIEW MATHEMATICS]

<p class="abstrak">Mathematics is a subject that is considered a scourge by most students. They think that mathematics is difficult, complicated, and boring. However, if we look at the process of creation, everything in this universe (including mathematics) is God's creation and everything is really good. This truth needs to be revealed to students by the mathematics teacher. Unfortunately, many math teachers make students dislike mathematics. Therefore, this paper aims to describe the role of Christian mathematics teachers to guide students in viewing mathematics according to God's perspective. The research method used is the literature study method. The results of this study indicate that the role of Christian mathematics teachers includes: (1) appreciating and exploring mathematics first; (2) developing the four teacher competencies; and (3) understand the objectives of learning mathematics. Christian mathematics teachers also need to be careful not to fall into the sin of idolatry and pride by asking the Holy Spirit for help to be enabled in each of their ministries.</p><p class="abstrak"><strong>BAHASA INDONESIA ABSTRACT: </strong>Matematika merupakan salah satu mata pelajaran yang dianggap momok oleh siswa. Siswa menganggap bahwa matematika itu sulit, rumit, dan membosankan. Namun jika melihat pada proses penciptaan maka segala yang ada di alam semesta ini (termasuk matematika) merupakan ciptaan Allah dan semuanya sungguh amat baik. Kebenaran ini perlu disingkapkan kepada siswa oleh guru matematika. Namun, banyak guru matematika yang justru membuat siswa tidak menyukai matematika. Oleh sebab itu, tulisan ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan peran guru matematika Kristen di dalam menuntun siswa dalam memandang matematika sesuai dengan cara pandang Allah. Adapun metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode studi kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian ini memaparkan bahwa peran guru matematika Kristen meliputi: (1) mengapresiasi dan menjelajahi matematika terlebih dahulu; (2) mengembangkan keempat kompetensi guru; serta (3) memahami tujuan pembelajaran matematika. Guru matematika Kristen juga perlu berhati-hati agar tidak jatuh ke dalam dosa penyembahan berhala dan kesombongan dengan meminta pertolongan kepada Roh Kudus agar dimampukan dalam setiap pelayanannya.</p><p class="abstrak"> </p>