Analysis Of Teacher Perspectives On Dhuha Prayer Habituation In Shaping The Religious Character Of Elementary School Students Nina Nurani Putri (a), Bramianto Setiawan (b), Tia Citra Bayuni (b*), Misbah (b), Munih Ramadhani (b), Noviasti Rahmadini (b), Siti Rohmah (b), Vivi Agustin (b)
Primary Teacher Education Study Program, Pelita Bangsa University, Bekasi, Indonesia.
Abstract
This study analyzes teacher perspectives on dhuha prayer habituation in shaping student religious character, grounded in the growing need to strengthen religious character education amid the phenomenon of moral degradation among students. The method used is descriptive with a quantitative approach. Data were collected through a survey using a questionnaire administered to 10 teachers at SD Nurul Amin Islamic School, selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics in the form of percentages to describe the tendencies of respondent answers. The results indicate that dhuha prayer habituation plays a highly significant role in shaping student religious character, particularly in the aspects of discipline, responsibility, and awareness of worship. The role of teachers as role models received the highest percentage at 93.88%, followed by the integration of religious values in learning at 93.62%. In addition, adequate facilities and a conducive school environment further supported the overall success of the program. The impact of habituation was also reflected in changes in student behavior, with students becoming more polite, disciplined, and exhibiting better self-control. Thus, dhuha prayer habituation has proven to be an effective strategy for strengthening religious character education in elementary schools.
Keywords: Habituation, Dhuha Prayer, Religious Character, Teacher Perspectives, Elementary School.
