Optimization of Humanistic Education in the Integrated Islamic Primary School

Abstract

Only a few primary schools apply humanistic education. This could be viewed from the students’ moral decadence and the process of dehumanizing education. Even though there are some primary schools implement humanistic education,their application is not maximized. The purpose of the research was to reveal in depth the efforts of Integrated Islamic primary school Sabilul Huda in maximizing humanistic education. This research is a case study of descriptive qualitative. The instruments of data collection are in-depth observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was conduted conducted through collecting data, reducing data, displaying data, and conclusing data. The research results showed that Integrated Islamic primary school Sabilul Huda maximized humanistic education through applying the principles of humanistic education. It was indicated by the creation of learning conditions through the application of the principles of effective learning. Students contributed actively in finding and processing teaching materials. School viewed students as unique and intelligent individuals. The effort to maximize humanistic education has showed good result, if it was reviewed on academic and non-academic achievements, and students’ character. This is indicated by ideal academic scores, achievements in various competitions of interest, talents, and students' good behavior.