Utilization of Application-Based Technology for Strengthening Students’ Religious Character through the Hidden Curriculum
Keywords:
Character education, Educational technology, Hidden curriculum, Religious values, SupervisionAbstract
This study aimed to examine the utilization of an application
based Character Improvement System (CIS) to strengthen
students’ religious character through integration with the
hidden curriculum. A qualitative case study approach was
employed,
using
interviews,
observations,
and
documentation to collect data from teachers, students, and
parents. The findings showed that the implementation of the
hidden curriculum through religious practices was reinforced
by CIS, which recorded, monitored, and rewarded students’
daily behaviors. The system encouraged discipline, honesty,
and responsibility because every positive action was
systematically appreciated and became a school habit. The
integration of CIS with the hidden curriculum created
measurable and transparent supervision that involved
collaboration among teachers, parents, and students. This
research contributes novelty by demonstrating how digital
applications can support character formation beyond formal
instruction. The impact is to provide schools with a replicable
model for cultivating noble values consistently and
sustainably.
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