Strengthening the Competence of MGMP Islamic Religious Education (PAI) Junior High School Teachers in West Bandung Regency in Digital Tafsir Literacy and Student Character Development Haditsa Qurani Nurhakim, Nabilah Nuraini, Nadia Meirani, Siti Ludviah Maswardi, Elza Dinda Putri, Nabila Nur Hanifah Agnel
Universitas Islam Bandung
Abstract
The rapid development of digital technology has significantly transformed educational practices, including the teaching of Islamic Religious Education (PAI). PAI teachers at the junior high school level are now required not only to master subject matter but also to possess strong digital literacy skills, particularly in utilizing Qur^anic exegesis (tafsir) applications. This competency is essential for delivering Islamic values in ways that are contextual, relevant to contemporary life, and capable of fostering students^ moral and spiritual character. However, many teachers in the MGMP PAI (Islamic Education Teachers^ Association) of West Bandung Regency still rely heavily on conventional, lecture-based methods, have limited experience with digital tools, and face challenges in managing administrative and financial tasks within their professional organization.
This community service program aimed to address these issues by enhancing teachers^ competencies in three key areas: (1) digital literacy in tafsir to support more interactive and engaging learning- (2) technology-based financial and administrative management to improve organizational efficiency and accountability- and (3) character education design using creative digital media. The program employed a mixed-method approach involving 30 PAI teachers selected through purposive sampling. Activities included needs assessment, socialization, training workshops, mentoring, and ongoing evaluation. Training content covered the use of digital tafsir applications, the Cordobana Qur^an reading method, and media development for character education using Canva.
The outcomes demonstrated substantial improvements in teachers^ ability to integrate technology into PAI instruction, manage resources digitally, and design contextually relevant character education.
Keywords: digital tafsir literacy, Islamic education, character development, MGMP PAI, technology integration.
