The Application of the Collaborative Learning Model in Christian Religious Education: The Implementation of Teachers’ Social Competence at SD Negeri 091400 Dolok Saribu

Abstract

This study aims to examine the application of the collaborative learning model in Christian Religious Education as an implementation of teachers’ social competence at SD Negeri 091400 Dolok Saribu. Teachers’ social competence is one of the crucial qualifications that educators must possess in order to create an effective learning process. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving six Christian Religious Education teachers and thirty students. The findings reveal that the application of the collaborative learning model in Christian Religious Education has a significant impact on enhancing the implementation of teachers’ social competence, which encompasses communication, interaction, and collaboration skills within the learning context. The collaborative learning model facilitates teachers in developing students’ social skills and fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere. The study also identifies several challenges in implementing this model, including time constraints, differences in students’ characteristics, and teachers’ readiness to manage collaborative learning. The conclusion underscores that the application of the collaborative learning model in Christian Religious Education can serve as an effective means for teachers to implement their social competence while simultaneously cultivating students’ social skills and Christian values in an integrated manner.