Educational Management in PAI Learning for Exceptional Children at SMPN 4 Salatiga: Inclusive City

Abstract

The city of Salatiga, Indonesia's third most tolerant city, provides an important example of how Islamic Education can promote equality and inclusivity in society. In 2023, Salatiga City will achieve a score of 6,450 in the Tolerant City Index (IKT) released by the SETARA Institute. This research explores the planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of PAI learning in supporting equality with ABK in Salatiga City. This study collects data from interviews, observations, and literature studies in Salatiga City through descriptive qualitative methods. The research then focused on PAI learning at SMPN 4 Salatiga. The research results show that the planning and implementation of PAI learning are adjusted to the abilities of ABK students, namely setting the same goals and indicators as regular students but providing different methods. Organizing has not been optimal due to differences in shadow religion teachers in PAI subjects. The evaluation shows that providing special treatment from PAI teachers can increase participation and make it easier for ABK to complete their assignments. Thus, this research provides insight into the educational management process in Islamic Religious Education learning at SMPN 4 Salatiga to be used as information and evaluation for schools in other cities to build a more inclusive school environment.