Optimalisasi Kompetensi Guru TPQ Al-Bayan melalui Pelatihan Media Pembelajaran Al-Qur’an yang Inovatif

Abstract

The Al-Qur’an Education Park (TPQ) plays a strategic role in instilling the ability to read the Qur’an, mastery of tajwid, memorization of daily prayers, and Islamic values from an early age. However, learning in most TPQs is still carried out using conventional methods, such as memorization and classical drills, without the support of varied media. As a result, students tend to get bored quickly, lose focus, and have minimal enthusiasm in participating in lessons. This situation is also influenced by the limited knowledge and skills of TPQ teachers in designing and using innovative learning media. This community service activity aims to enhance the competence of TPQ teachers in designing and using creative, engaging, and effective Qur’an learning media. The implementation method consists of three stages: (1) observation and needs identification. (2) training on creating learning media includes Hijaiyah letter flashcards, educational song and nasyid media, interactive games, tajwid law snakes and ladders, as well as an introduction to simple digital applications for Qur’anic study, and (3) guidance for teaching practice using the media that has been created. The activities were attended by TPQ teachers from partner institutions in the area. The results of the activity showed an increase in teachers' understanding and skills in designing learning media, as seen from the comparison of evaluation results before and after the training and positive feedback from participants. This activity is expected to serve as a reference for strategies to improve the quality of Qur’an learning at TPQ through innovative media that is practical, simple, and easy for teachers with limited resources to replicate.