Shaping Character through the Implementation of a Tauhid-Based Integral Curriculum: A Case Study in Indonesia

Abstract

This study explore the implementation of the Integral Curriculum Based on Tauhid (KIBT) in shaping character at SMP Integral Hidayatullah Depok, focusing on planning, implementation, and evaluation stages. A qualitative descriptive case study approach was employed to gain an in-depth understanding of KIBT practices. The research was conducted at SMP Integral Hidayatullah Depok, an Islamic integrated boarding school in Depok, West Java, Indonesia, with data collected between January and March 2025. Seven key informants (comprising the principal, vice principals, and core teachers) were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. Data were thematically analyzed with Atlas.ti 9 and validated through triangulation. The findings show that KIBT is implemented through three stages: planning (teacher training, curriculum integration, and spiritual preparation), implementation (integration of tauhid values via the 3T method, role modeling, supporting activities, habituation, observation and parental involvement), and evaluation (supervision, teacher forums, and holistic assessment). KIBT effectively fosters discipline, spiritual awareness, and moral integrity, producing students who are academically competent and ethically grounded. While limited to a single case, the study highlights KIBT’s potential for wider application in national character education.