Teachers' Strategies in Improving Students' Learning Concentration through Simple Relaxation Techniques in the Classroom (A Case Study at MTs Futuhiyyah Kudu Semarang)
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https://doi.org/10.51468/ijer.v2i1.1057Keywords:
Teacher strategy, learning concentration, simple relaxation techniquesAbstract
This study aims to describe teachers' strategies in enhancing students’ learning concentration through the application of simple relaxation techniques in the classroom. The background of this research is the low level of student concentration, which is influenced by the demanding activities in the pesantren environment and high academic pressure. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach using a case study design conducted at MTs Futuhiyyah Kudu Semarang. Data collection techniques include observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving subject teachers and students from grades VII and VIII. The findings indicate that simple relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises, listening to Qur'anic recitation (murottal), and light stretching have proven effective in improving students' mental readiness, extending their focus span, and creating a calmer and more conducive classroom atmosphere. Students responded positively, feeling calmer, more confident, and spiritually connected to the learning process. Despite challenges such as limited policy support and diverse student characteristics, this strategy shows great potential if systematically integrated into the learning culture. This research recommends implementing relaxation techniques as part of a pedagogical approach in madrasahs to support holistic, humanistic, and contextual learning
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