Character Development through Akidah and Tauhid for Grade 5 Tunagrahita Students at SLB B-C Bagaskara Sragen

Abstract

This research aims to find out the process of instilling faith and tawhid in the character education of grade 5 students with disabilities at SLB B-C Bagaskara Sragen and identify the inhibiting and supporting factors in the process. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods, with data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation, and data analysis with data reduction, data presentation, and verification techniques. The results showed that the process of instilling faith and monotheism went well, with cooperation between schools and parents in providing an understanding of the pillars of faith and the pillars of Islam, as well as the habituation of qouliyah and amaliyah worship on thoharoh material (especially ablution) and prayer. The formal and informal education environment also supports the cultivation of faith and tawhid, thus developing the potential of each student. Supporting factors include motivation, role models, mentor teachers, and the environment, while inhibiting factors include forgetfulness, not mastering the material, boredom, and lack of concentration. Based on these findings, it is recommended that schools prepare more teachers who are specific in the field of religion, provide adequate classrooms, and parents and teachers are more patient and continue to motivate children with disabilities to keep their enthusiasm in learning.