The Effectiveness of Islamic Religious Education Teachers in Increasing Students’ Interest in Reading the Qur’an at Reukih Public Elementary School

Abstract

Effectiveness refers to the level of success achieved from a particular effort or method in accordance with predetermined goals. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) teachers in increasing students’ interest in reading the Qur’an at Reukih Public Elementary School, the obstacles faced, and the solutions implemented. This research employed a qualitative method with data collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. The subjects of the study were IRE teachers at Reukih Public Elementary School. The findings show that teachers applied various effective strategies to enhance students’ Qur’an reading interest, including memorization activities inside and outside class sessions, collective Yasin recitations every Friday, reading the Qur’an before lessons begin, organizing inter-class competitions, and using diverse learning models suited to the material. The main obstacles identified were difficulties in supervision and evaluation, students’ lack of discipline, limited Qur’an learning time, and insufficient parental awareness in monitoring their children’s Qur’an reading habits. To address these challenges, teachers established stronger communication with parents, enforced discipline through appropriate sanctions, and organized school-level Qur’an reading competitions. Overall, the effectiveness of IRE teachers played a significant role in fostering students’ interest and motivation in reading the Qur’an.