Synergy of the three pillars of education (family, school, and community) in developing and strengthening character education based on Islamic religious education

Abstract

Effective character education is an urgent need amidst the challenges of globalization and the moral crisis. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of a three-pillar collaborative model family, school, and community in shaping students' character based on Islamic values. Using a qualitative, descriptive, and single-case study approach at Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) Al-Khairiyah Tanjung Priok, data were collected through triangulation of observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results show that the synergy between these three pillars significantly increased students' character education scores from 53-64 to 73-84. The family proved to be the pillar with the highest effectiveness, supported by the role of the school and community as environments for strengthening and actualizing values. This study concludes that the three-pillar collaborative model is an integral and sustainable strategy, whose success depends on consistent and harmonious communication. This model is highly relevant for adoption in national education policy to shape a generation with noble character.