TEACHER EMPOWERMENT IN CREATIVE ECONOMY EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY AT SD TA'MIRUL ISLAM SURAKARTA INDONESIA

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to cultivate entrepreneurial potential in students. The release of such potential could catalyze the natural wave of young entrepreneurs of the future. The successful development of entrepreneurial potential in students requires the quality and professionalism of an educator in nurturing creativity, integrating innovative methodologies, and instilling an understanding of entrepreneurship in students. The role of educators in the transmission of knowledge, ensuring effective and continuous learning, is essential. Methods: This qualitative research adopts a case study approach, collecting data through interviews, observation, and document analysis. To ensure the validity of the data, triangulation is used, combining multiple sources to ensure consistency and validity of the study. Results and Conclusion: Ta'mirul Islam Elementary School in Surakarta City, integrates creative economy education with religious teachings. Creativity must not be allowed to multiply without restraint; This requires internalizing religious values. Internalization of religious values refers to the process by which individuals adopt, understand, and apply religious values in their entrepreneurial endeavours. This internalization will build a moral foundation for engaging in sustainable economic practices that are transparent, honest, fair, and ethical. As a result, the study contributes significantly to the discourse on the intersection of education, entrepreneurship, and religious values. Research implications: The implications of this research are expected to be imitated by teachers in empowering the creative economy in schools. Originality/value: The originality of this research lies in empowering teachers in the implementation of creative economy education: a case study at SD Ta'mirul Islam Surakarta Indonesia.