Integrasi Pendidikan Agama dan Calistung dalam KKN IAIMU di Desa Madong: Strategi Holistik untuk Pemberdayaan Literasi Religius dan Akademik Anak

Abstract

The community service program through the Student Community Service (KKN) of Institut Agama Islam Miftahul Ulum (IAIMU) Tanjungpinang in 2025 was implemented in Madong Village, Kampung Bugis Subdistrict, Tanjungpinang, as a response to two main issues: the suboptimal teaching of Qur’anic recitation, especially in the aspects of tajwid and tahsin, and the weak foundational skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic (Calistung) among elementary school-aged children. The focus of this community engagement was directed toward enhancing students’ religious and academic literacy as a means of building religious and intellectual character from an early age. The objective of this service activity was to improve the students’ ability to recite the Qur’an with proper tajwid, correct their basic worship practices such as ablution and prayer, and gradually strengthen their Calistung skills through engaging and enjoyable methods. The implementation method used educational and participatory approaches, involving stages of observation, program planning, execution, and evaluation, with contextual teaching strategies, hands-on practice, educational games, and affective-based approaches. The results showed significant improvements in students’ understanding of basic worship, Qur’anic recitation skills, self-confidence, and classroom participation. This activity also had a positive impact on fostering religious behavior and discipline. Despite challenges such as limited time and learning facilities, the program proved effective in integrating faith and knowledge to shape children’s holistic character development.