Teachers^ Religious Values in the Application of Media Convergence Indri Rachmawati(a), Raditya Pratama Putra(a), Tri Nur Aini Noviar (a), Maman Chatamallah(a)
(a)Fakultas Ilmu Komunikasi, Universitas Islam Bandung
Jalan Tamansari no 24-26, Kota Bandung
Abstract
The advent of the Society 5.0 era has ushered in a digital transformation that significantly impacts the educational landscape, particularly in early childhood education. The presence of technology must be accompanied by the instillation of religious values in students, through various learning media, including digital learning media. This transformation necessitates that teachers not only possess technological proficiency but also uphold and integrate religious values within digital learning environments. This study investigates how kindergarten teachers affiliated with the Ikatan Guru Taman Kanak-Kanak (IGTKI) in Katapang Subdistrict, Bandung Regency, implement religious values through the utilization of convergent media in their teaching practices. Employing a quantitative with descriptive approach, data were collected via observations, surveys, focus group discussions, and documentation, and subsequently analyzed descriptively. Findings reveal that while teachers acknowledge the importance of embedding religious values in digital media usage, they encounter challenges such as limited technological proficiency and insufficient curriculum support. Nonetheless, with targeted training and professional development, teachers can effectively serve as role models, demonstrating the harmonious integration of technology and religious principles in early childhood education. This underscores the necessity for developing integrated curricula and comprehensive teacher training programs that align technological advancements with the inculcation of religious values, ensuring a balanced and holistic educational experience for young learners.
Keywords: digital transformation- media convergence- religiosity- kindergarten teachers- Society 5.0
