Development of Religious Character to Improve the Effectiveness of Teacher and Student Communication

Objective: This research focuses on the development of the religious character of Ihsanul Fikri Integrated Islamic Vocational High School Magelang. The formulation of the problem in this study is, 1. How student characteristics are related to religious character. 2. How is the development of religious character? 3. How does the development of religious character affect student behaviour? Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework of this study is to identify student characteristics related to religious character, find patterns of religious character development, and analyze and describe the impact of religious character development on student behaviour. Creating open communication patterns, building cooperation to realize effective communication in developing religious character and developing religious character through extracurricular activities at SMK IT Ihsanul Fikri Magelang. Method: The methodology of this study uses a qualitative approach. This research is a research approach that produces descriptive data, written or oral data, and the observable behaviour of people. The data collection of this study was carried out by observation, interviews, and documentation. Results and Discussion: The results of this study found that students of SMK IT Ihsanul Fikri have different religious character characteristics. Students of SMK IT Ihsanul Fikri do come from different family backgrounds, but along with the development of time and the concept of thought that has been built at SMK IT Ihsanul Fikri, students have understood the importance of religious character so it needs to be emphasized in everyday life. Conclusion: The pattern of teacher communication in developing religious character is a) building open communication patterns, b) Building cooperation to realize effective communication in developing religious character, and c) developing religious character with extracurriculars integrated with superior programs. The impact of the development of religious culture is religious behaviour, positive thinking, and the growth of good civilization. Religious development in schools cannot be separated from school leadership and teachers as the main actors who determine and colour school life and the daily lives of students and school residents.