Ethics, Law, and Educational Democratization
Shaping Islamic Cultural Behavior of Students in Makassar City
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https://doi.org/10.22373/fqsfd065Keywords:
Ethics, Law, Democratization, Behavior, Islamic, cultureAbstract
This study aims to explore the forms and dynamics of learning democratization at Wahdah Islamiyah Integrated Islamic Junior High School in Makassar through the perspectives of ethics and law, and its influence on shaping Islamic cultural behavior. Using a phenomenological approach with observation, interviews, and documentation, the research reveals that democratized learning is characterized by active and participatory methods such as experiential learning, group work, discussions, presentations, feedback, and role-playing. These practices encourage stronger meaning-making, correction of misconceptions, and social interaction among students. From the perspective of ethics and law, democratization fosters a peaceful, stable, and harmonious school environment by regulating relationships between students and educators. Ethics guide behavior in accordance with social and moral norms, while law prevents harmful actions and provides accountability. Together, they form complementary foundations in nurturing sustainable Islamic cultural behavior, grounded in tawhid, akhlaq, and knowledge as integral elements of Islamic civilization encompassing aqidah, sharia, and muamalah.
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Interviews:
Interview with Suardi, Teacher at Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, May 15, 2019.
Interview with Asriani, Teacher at Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, May 25, 2019.
Interview with Hamidah, Teacher at Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, May 17, 2019.
Interview with Husnah, Teacher at Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, May 28, 2019.
Interview with Kusumawati Suaib, Teacher at Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, May 28, 2019.
Interview with Mutmainnah, Teacher at Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, May 19, 2019.
Interview with Rosmila Dewi, Teacher at Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, May 24, 2019.
Interview with Sri Wardani, Teacher at Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, May 19, 2019.
Interview with Nurul Inah Khadijah, Student of Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, May 19, 2019.
Interview with al-Gumaisha, Student of Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, May 23, 2019.
Interview with Dinda Nurul, Student of Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, May 30, 2019.
Interview with Gilang Ramadhan, Student of Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, June 06, 2019.
Interview with Hafsah, Student of Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, June 02, 2019.
Interview with Hudzaifah, Student of Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, June 05, 2019.
Interview with Inaya Hasanah Rahman, Student of Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, May 23, 2019.
Interview with Mila Karmila, Student of Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, May 17, 2019.
Interview with Muhammad Alamsah Haris, Student of Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, June 07, 2019.
Interview with Muhammad Fathur Rahman, Student of Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, June 05, 2019.
Interview with Muhammad Nur Fauzi Akma, Student of Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, June 07, 2019.
Interview with Nur Aisyah, Student of Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, May 21, 2019.
Interview with Nurnisa, Student of Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, May 20, 2019.
Interview with Nurul Afiah, Student of Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, May 21, 2019.
Interview with Shabrina Syifa Salsabila, Student of Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, May 19, 2019.
Interview with Sumaya Abd. Aziz, Student of Wahdah Integrated Junior High School, Makassar, May 30, 2019.
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