Implementation Of Multiple Intelligence-Based Character Education To Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Teachers In Gorontalo City

This article aims to describe: (1) the application of intellectual intelligence-based character education to MI teachers in Gorontalo City, (2) the application of emotional intelligence-based character education to MI teachers in Gorontalo City, and (3) the application of spiritual intelligence-based character education to teachers MI in Gorontalo City. The research method uses a quantitative approach to the type of percentage. The subjects of this study were 30 madrasah ibtidaiyah teachers in the city of Gorontalo. Data collection techniques using questionnaires, observation, and documentation. Data analysis techniques using percentage techniques. The results showed: (1) the application of intellectual intelligence-based character education to MI teachers in Gorontalo City was in good enough criteria, (2) the application of emotional intelligence-based character education to MI teachers in Gorontalo City was in good criteria and (3) application of spiritual intelligence-based character education to MI teachers in Gorontalo City with very good criteria. This shows that the application of multiple intelligence-based character education to primary school teachers in the city of Gorontalo is in good criteria

Utilizing School Library to Improve Basic Literacy Skills for Islamic Primary School Students

This study aims to describe the use of the school library in facilitating the development of the student’s reading culture, the student’s writing skills, and the students’ speaking skills at MIT AL–ISLAH Integrated Islamic Primary School in Gorontalo City. This research uses a qualitative approach with the type of case study research. Data collection techniques were done through observation, interviews, and document studies. The main informant of this research data was the school principal, while the supporting informants were the teacher in charge of the library and the students. The process of data analysis using data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The examination of data validity using data credibility through triangulation of sources and methods. The results showed that developing the reading culture of students through the school’s library was conducted by instilling a reading culture from an early age, not only reading books but also reading the Holy Quran and schedule distribution in the library as well. The use of libraries in developing writing skills was conducted by poetry writing programs, rewriting content read, making stories, reading, writing, arithmetic programs, and mentoring methods in terms of learning. The use of libraries in developing speaking skills was conducted by providing an expression corner to practice speaking, having an outdoor space in the library, and participating in several programs made by the library