Pendidikan Moderasi Beragama sebagai Dasar Pembentukan Moral Anak Usia Dini

Abstract

Religious moderation education is important for teaching moral values to young children, helping to develop their character as tolerant, well-behaved, and conscious of national identity. This research is driven by the need to introduce religious moderation values to early childhood education, especially in the face of globalization's growing cultural and belief diversity. The goal of this study is to understand how implementing religious moderation education can help build the moral values of young children through fun and relevant learning methods that are based on common values found across different religions. The study uses a descriptive qualitative approach, gathering data through observation, interviews, and analysis of documents from early childhood education settings. The results show that values like tolerance, fairness, balance, and respect for differences can be taught through everyday learning activities such as storytelling, role-playing, and social activities that encourage empathy. The study also found that religious moderation education encourages children to behave positively when interacting with others, including their peers, teachers, and the wider community. The research highlights the importance of including religious moderation education in the early childhood curriculum, as it helps shape children's moral values, character, and social harmony from an early stage.