THE PROFESSIONALITY OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHERS IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF STUDENT LEARNING AT MTS BI'RUL ULUM GEMURUNG GEDANGAN SIDOARJO

Abstract

The professionalism of educators is evident in their determination to exhibit work behavior according to standards, striving to improve the profession's image, desiring growth, and taking pride in achievements. The foundational theory of this research centers on habituation, with the methodology being qualitative descriptive field research using a phenomenological approach. The research findings are as follows: 1. Diverse perspectives on teacher professionalism in Islamic Religious Education at MTs Bi'rul Ulum. Teacher professionalism is defined as the quality of performance aligned with standards and certification. 2. Stringent supervision by the school principal fosters discipline, school-based management, orderly administration, and the participation of PAI teachers in events to enhance professionalism. 3. MTs Bi'rul Ulum, a formal Islamic educational institution, must align all aspects with the goal of Islamic education.