Philippian Values-Based Model for Strengthening the Pedagogical Competence of Christian Religious Education Teachers: A Study at SDN 153025 Simargarap
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This study aims to develop and analyze a Philippian values-based model for strengthening the pedagogical competence of Christian Religious Education (CRE) teachers at SDN 153025 Simargarap, Central Tapanuli. Grounded in the theological ethos of Philippians, particularly the call to live in a manner worthy of the gospel, this research explores how biblical values can inform and enhance professional teaching practices in CRE classrooms. The study employed a qualitative descriptive approach involving one CRE teacher and 30 Christian students as the primary participants. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis, and were analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. The findings indicate that the integration of Philippian values, such as unity, humility, responsibility, and steadfastness, contributes positively to the improvement of pedagogical competence, especially in lesson planning, instructional delivery, classroom management, and reflective evaluation. The study also reveals that the teacher’s internalization of Pauline servanthood ethos fosters a more student-centered and spiritually responsive learning environment. However, several challenges were identified, including limited instructional resources and the need for continuous professional development. The study concludes that a Philippian values-based pedagogical model provides a contextual and theologically grounded framework for enhancing the effectiveness of CRE teaching in primary schools. This model is recommended for broader implementation and further empirical testing in similar educational contexts to support the holistic formation of both teachers and students in Christian education settings.
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