Morning Habituation Program to Improve Qur’anic Reading Ability at SMPN 3Donorojo

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the morning habituation program in improving the ability to read the Qur'an of SMPN 3 Donorojo students. The main problem in this study is the low ability to read the Qur'an of some students, as well as the lack of maximum habituation to read the Qur'an regularly. The purpose of this study is to explore the extent to which the morning habituation program can improve the ability to read the Qur'an. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out by organizing, categorizing, and analyzing data thematically. The results showed that the implementation of the morning program that was applied included dhuha prayers, recitation of short letters, Al-Qur'an tadarus together, and there were alternating times, as well as guidance in reading the Qur'an from students to teachers. as for the improvement of students' reading skills at SMPN 3 Donorojo, which is divided into 3 aspects (1) reading fluency, (2) tajweed accuracy, (3) pronunciation of hijaiyah letters. There are supporting and encouraging factors from the application of habituation. The conclusion of this study is that the morning habituation program is effective in improving the ability to read the Qur'an. The implication of this result is the importance of strengthening similar programs in other schools, by involving teachers as facilitators, proper time management, and evaluation of learning.