Needs Analysis of Fiqh Education at the Elementary School Level to Support Character Education Strengthening
Keywords:
Character Education, Elementary School, Fiqh Education, Islamic Education, Religious CharacterAbstract
Character education has become one of the strategic priorities in educational development in Indonesia. The increasing complexity of social interaction, technological advancement, and cultural transformation has encouraged educational institutions to strengthen students' moral and religious values from an early age. Fiqh education, as a component of Islamic education, plays a significant role in shaping students' attitudes and behaviors through practical guidance related to daily life. This study aims to analyze the needs of fiqh education at the elementary school level in supporting character education strengthening. The study employed a qualitative approach through literature review, curriculum analysis, and examination of educational policies related to elementary education and character development. The analysis focused on identifying the urgency of fiqh education, exploring opportunities for curriculum integration, and examining challenges in implementation. The findings indicate that fiqh education contributes substantially to the development of religious character, discipline, responsibility, honesty, social awareness, and respect for others. Furthermore, the integration of fiqh values into classroom learning and school culture provides opportunities for strengthening character education in a holistic manner. However, successful implementation requires curriculum support, teacher competence, contextual learning strategies, and policy alignment. The study concludes that fiqh education remains highly relevant in elementary education and should be strengthened through systematic curriculum development and innovative pedagogical approaches to support the formation of students with strong moral and religious foundations.
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