Strategy for Improving the Quality of Al-Qur’an Learning Using the WAFA Method in Integrated Islamic Elementary Schools

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to find out the strategies carried out by teachers in improving the quality of Qur'an learning using the Wafa method at the Ar Ruhul Jadid Integrated Islamic School. The Wafa method is a method of learning the Qur'an by maximizing the function of the right brain without ruling out the left brain combined in an interesting and fun way. The characteristic of the Wafa method is to read the Qur'an with the strains of the Hijaz tone and the learning program uses movements according to the translation of the verse. Integrated Islamic School is a school that uses the Wafa method. The approach used in this research is qualitative and the type of research is a case study model. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques are used since formulating data, explaining problems before going to the field and lasting until writing research results. Data validity techniques use triangulation techniques. The results showed that the strategies used in learning the Wafa method used the 5Ps, namely Opening, Experience, Teaching, Assessment, and Closing. The 5P steps are applied gradually and repeatedly in their learning.