Multicultural Education as an Efforts to Plant Value Character of Students in Higher Education

Abstract

Islamic tertiary institutions have a strategic role in developing Islamic education with a multicultural perspective. However, behaviors that intersect with multicultural values ​​often occur, for example language culture. Seeing this phenomenon, this article aims to find out the process of implementing multicultural education and to find out the multicultural character-based character investment strategy in learning at STAI in the provinces of Riau and Riau Islands. This article uses descriptive-qualitative research conducted by STAI Ar-Ridho in Rokan Hilir and STAI Ibnu Ibnu Sina in Batam. The data obtained were collected through interviews, documentation and questionnaires which were then analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. These findings inform that the process of implementing multicultural education in STAI in the provinces of Riau and Riau Islands uses several principles, including: openness; Unite in difference; Tolerance; and Islam rahmatan lil’alamin as a leader. This finding also conveys information that the strategy was carried out through campus introductory activities, halaqoh diniyah, and student day. From this multicultural education planting strategy, STAI students are expected to be able to live together in harmony with differences, be able to live together in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere while still respecting each other and respecting all forms of difference.