The Role of Teachers in Building Students' Learning Motivation in Islamic Religious Education and Character Education Subjects at SDN Kediri Binong

Abstract

Student learning motivation is a crucial aspect in the educational process, especially at the elementary school level which forms the foundation for character and spirituality development. Based on the theory of learning motivation in Islamic education, teachers of Islamic Religious Education and Character Development (PAIBP) play a strategic role as motivators and value builders. This research aims to identify the role of PAIBP teachers in increasing student learning motivation and to analyze the supporting and inhibiting factors at SDN Kediri Binong. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data was obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation of PAIBP teachers, school principals, and students in grades V and VI. The results showed that teachers perform various roles such as facilitator, motivator, evaluator, and organizer, with main strategies including verbal appreciation, Islamic story-based learning media, and personal affective approaches. Student motivation increases when these strategies are applied consistently. Supporting factors include family support and a conducive learning environment, while obstacles include economic, health, and social constraints. This research provides a theoretical contribution to understanding the role of PAIBP teachers in the context of motivation formation, as well as practical recommendations for developing adaptive and character-based teaching strategies.