POLA PENANAMAN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM PADA ANAK USIA DINI DI PERBATASAN INDONESIA - PAPUA NUGINI

Abstract

Early childhood education, especially parents, plays a strategic role in shaping the character and Islamic values of young children. This study aims to identify and analyze the role of parents in instilling Islamic values in early childhood in Skouw Sae Village, a border region between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. This study used a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. The results show that parents play a significant role in instilling Islamic values, despite facing various challenges such as limited educational facilities, low literacy levels of some parents, and unfavorable socioeconomic conditions. Parents in Skouw Sae Village apply exemplary methods in their daily lives, family- and mosque-based education, and the integration of Islamic values with local traditions. They teach religious practices such as prayer, reading the Quran, and Islamic moral values, while introducing Islamic etiquette through daily prayers. These limitations encourage community solidarity to work together to support children's Islamic education, including utilizing the mosque as a center for Islamic learning. This research underscores the importance of parents as primary educators and role models for young children. Furthermore, it highlights the need for government policy support to improve access and quality of early childhood education in the Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border region