Teaching English Through Islamic Values and Technology: Evaluating Toy Theater's Impact in Islamic Education

Authors

  • Ririn Ambarini Universitas PGRI Semarang
  • Nur Hidayat Universitas PGRI Semarang
  • Hadi Riwayati Utami Universitas PGRI Semarang
  • Dian Ayu Zahraini Universitas PGRI Semarang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58194/jetli.v4i1.1950

Keywords:

Toy Theater, English teaching, Islamic values, educational technology, Islamic-character schools, vocabulary improvement

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of using the Toy Theater application in teaching English integrated with Islamic values in Islamic-character schools. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research involved 30 students as subjects to evaluate vocabulary improvement using pre-test and post-test methods. The results revealed a significant increase in students' vocabulary scores, with an average improvement of 27.1 points after using Toy Theater. Additionally, qualitative analysis through interviews and observations revealed that students felt more motivated and engaged in learning, and experienced a reinforcement of Islamic values during the process. These findings confirm that interactive technology can be used to strengthen religious teaching and enhance language skills simultaneously, making this method innovative in the context of Islamic education.

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2025-03-31

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Ambarini, R., Hidayat, N. ., Utami, H. R., & Zahraini, D. A. . (2025). Teaching English Through Islamic Values and Technology: Evaluating Toy Theater’s Impact in Islamic Education. Journal of English Teaching and Linguistic Issues (JETLI), 4(1), 17–33. https://doi.org/10.58194/jetli.v4i1.1950

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