Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in Islamic Religious Education Learning to Improve Elementary School Children's Literacy

Abstract

This study critically examines the use of Artificial Intelligence in Islamic Religious Education (IS) to improve elementary school students' literacy, positioning it within the tension between technological efficiency and values-based education. Using a descriptive qualitative approach based on a systematic literature review, this study synthesizes recent findings related to the use of AI in elementary education. Research results show that AI significantly improves literacy through adaptive learning systems, intelligent tutoring, and interactive storytelling, enabling personalized learning, instant feedback, and increased student engagement in understanding religious texts. These mechanisms have been shown to significantly strengthen students' reading and comprehension skills. Despite teacher pedagogical mediation and the integration of Islamic values, AI-generated literacy improvements tend to be partial and lack an ethical dimension. Therefore, the Islamic Integration Model of AI Literacy was discovered, which places AI as a pedagogical instrument controlled through TPACK competencies and principles.at-ta'dīb.