Exemplifying Wisdom: CRE Teachers’ Personality in Handling Students at SDN 068007 Medan (Exodus 7:17 Perspective)
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This study examines the role of Christian Religious Education (CRE) teachers’ wise personality in managing students at SDN 068007 Medan, using Exodus 7:17 as a guiding framework. The research focuses on how wisdom, encompassing discernment, emotional regulation, empathy, ethical modeling, and spiritual grounding, influences classroom management and student development. A systematic review of literature was conducted to synthesize current knowledge on the relationship between teacher personality, social-emotional competence, and effective pedagogical practices in both general and religious education contexts. Findings indicate that CRE teachers who embody wisdom create classroom environments characterized by trust, respect, and constructive engagement, which facilitate academic, social, and moral growth among students. Teachers’ reflective decision-making, active listening, and conflict mediation contribute to positive classroom dynamics, while ethical modeling enables students to internalize virtues such as patience, honesty, and empathy. Integrating biblical principles into teaching provides a moral and spiritual framework, aligning pedagogical strategies with the values exemplified in Exodus 7:17. The study also identifies challenges in implementing wisdom-based practices, including high student-to-teacher ratios, varying levels of parental and community support, and external academic pressures. Nevertheless, ongoing professional development, mentoring, and reflective practice enhance teachers’ capacity to maintain a wisdom-centered approach in classroom management. In conclusion, the wise personality of CRE teachers is essential for fostering holistic student development, encompassing cognitive, social, and spiritual dimensions. This research highlights the importance of integrating moral, social-emotional, and spiritual competencies into teacher training programs and educational policies, emphasizing that teacher personality is a critical factor in achieving effective and ethically grounded Christian education.
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