At-Tajdid: Jurnal Ilmu Tarbiyah

Optimizing ChatGPT as a Means of Digital Literacy for 21st Century Students

Anas Sofyan, Munawir Hasan, Maftuhah Maftuhah — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The era of artificial intelligence (AI) presents challenges as well as opportunities for the development of 21st century student literacy. C This article aims to analyze reading habituation strategies by utilizing ChatGPT optimally and identify opportunities and risks that arise in the context of academic literacy. The research method used is qualitative descriptive with a case study approach through interviews with students and lecturers. The results of the discussion show that ChatGPT can function as a literacy facilitator, especially as an entrance to understanding initial concepts before students deepen with credible academic reading. However, there are risks such as dependence, low information verification, and reduced critical thinking skills when used passively. Therefore, the optimization of ChatGPT must be directed at critical, evaluative, and creative reading habits so that students are able to develop digital literacy competencies in a balanced manner. In conclusion, reading habituation by utilizing ChatGPT in the AI era can be an effective strategy to form a literacy generation that is productive, adaptive, and ready to face the challenges of the 21st century

Social Reconstruction through the Role of Islamic Boarding Schools in Building Cross-Cultural Solidarity in Border Areas

Rizqi Fatkhu Rokman, Erwin Mahrus, Sukino Sukino — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This research aims to uncover the role of the Miftahul Hidayah Islamic Boarding School in building cross-cultural solidarity in border areas. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach, through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of the study show that pesantren not only functions as an institution of religious teaching, but also as a strategic center for social reconstruction that encourages the creation of intercultural harmony. Islamic boarding schools create learning spaces that are responsive to social dynamics, develop a curriculum based on the values of fairness and openness, and involve students in various social, cultural, and religious activities with the community. The leadership of kiai and teachers plays an important role in internalizing the values of tolerance, peace, and inclusivity that make students agents of peace and social stability. These findings also identify the challenges and opportunities faced by Islamic boarding schools, especially in establishing cooperation across religions, customs, and social institutions. This research confirms that Islamic values can be a solid foundation for the formation of cross-cultural solidarity while strengthening social cohesion in border areas.

Islamic Communication Ethics in Response to the OnePiece Flag Polemic: Felix Siauw’s Content Analysis on Instagram Social Media

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines the implementation of Islamic communication ethics in social media content, especially through the analysis of Felix Siauw's social experiment on Instagram related to the polemic of the use of the OnePiece flag as a protest symbol for the Indonesian youth ahead of the 80th Independence Day in August 2025. Using a qualitative method with a literature study approach and thematic content analysis, this study reveals how the principles of Islamic communication such as qaulan sadidan (correct speech), qaulan layyina (gentle speech), qaulan maysura (easy to understand speech), and qaulan kariman (noble speech) can be applied in responding to controversial popular cultural phenomena in the digital space. The results of the study show that Islamic communication ethics are able to transform controversial symbols into a constructive educational medium through moderate, dialogical, and contextual communication strategies. Felix Siauw succeeded in applying the principles of tabayyun (clarification) and wisdom (wisdom) in reducing tension while building the audience's critical awareness of the value of justice. This research confirms that Islamic communication in the digital age not only serves as a moral guide, but also as a strategic instrument for managing complex public discourse.