Early Childhood Islamic Education in the Digital Era: Learning Opportunities and Challenges of Modeling in the Suralaga Nation Children's Kindergarten, East Lombok

Abstract

Digital transformation in early childhood education presents both opportunities and challenges for the development of Islamic education. This research aims to analyze the use of digital technology in early childhood Islamic education learning, the challenges of role modeling, and the role of teachers and parents in forming children's Islamic character. The research used a qualitative approach with a case study design at Anak Bangsa Kindergarten, Suralaga District, East Lombok Regency. Data was obtained through observation, interviews and documentation, then analyzed interactively. The research results show that digital media through video, images, audio and audiovisual can enrich the learning of Islamic values, but do not automatically result in the internalization of values. Exposure to gadgets, digital distractions, and limited interaction with role models cause a gap between Islamic knowledge and daily behavior. Teachers and parents play an important role through example, habituation, mentoring, and school-family collaboration. This research offers the concept of moral anchor as a mechanism that connects digital experiences with example, habituation, internalization of values, and formation of Islamic character. Thus, digitalization of PIAUD needs to be directed not only at the use of technology, but also at strengthening pedagogical relations and human example.