Peran Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) Dalam Upaya Mencegah Kenakalan Siswa Kelas XI di SMKN 1 Tanjung Pura

Abstract

The phenomenon of student delinquency is a serious issue that can disrupt the learning process as well as the character development of learners. Therefore, the role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers is highly significant, not only as instructors of religious subjects but also as moral guides who function to prevent deviant behavior within the school environment. This study, entitled The Role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) Teachers in Preventing Juvenile Delinquency among Grade XI Students at SMK Negeri 1 Tanjung Pura, aims to investigate the role of PAI teachers in identifying student delinquency, to analyze the factors contributing to such delinquency, and to describe the teaching methods employed by PAI teachers in efforts to prevent it. This research employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted through stages of data reduction, data presentation, and systematic conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that PAI teachers play an active role in identifying student delinquency through daily behavior observation, intensive communication with students, and collaboration with homeroom teachers, parents, and the school administration. The factors contributing to delinquency among students at SMK Negeri 1 Tanjung Pura include a lack of parental attention and supervision, negative peer influences, weak self-control, and the unregulated use of technology and social media. The teaching methods employed by PAI teachers to prevent delinquency encompass role modeling, habituation of religious values, advisory approaches, interactive dialogue, and the application of contextual teaching relevant to students’ daily lives. In conclusion, the role of PAI teachers at SMK Negeri 1 Tanjung Pura is highly strategic in preventing student delinquency through integrated functions of instruction, guidance, and supervision, thereby fostering students’ noble character and sense of responsibility.