Teachers' Creativity in Teaching Islamic Religious Education and Its Impact on Students' Learning Interests

2025-09-15T16:15:00+07:00

Purpose of the study: This study aims to describe the creativity of Islamic Religious Education teachers in teaching and its relation to the learning interests of grade VII students at Muhammadiyah Pone Junior High School.

Methodology: This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study type to gain an in-depth understanding of creative learning strategies carried out by Islamic Religious Education teachers in the school context. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with teachers, students, and principals, direct observation in teaching and learning activities, and analysis of supporting documents such as learning implementation plans and evaluation notes. Data analysis was carried out using data reduction techniques, data presentation, and interactive conclusion drawn. The research procedure includes the preparation stage (determining the focus of the problem and research permits), the stage of data collection in the field, the stage of repeated analysis to find creative learning patterns, to the stage of verifying findings through triangulation of sources and methods.

Main Findings: The results of the study show that Islamic Religious Education Teachers apply various creative approaches, such as the use of Islamic stories, simulations of worship practices, visual media, and contextual discussions related to students' daily lives.

Novelty/Originality of this study: Islamic Religious Education learning that is managed creatively, with the support of the principal, is able to foster student involvement and interest in learning in a more meaningful way, so that grade VII students have high enthusiasm, activeness in class, and positive learning interest in Islamic Religious Education subjects.

The Use of the Quantum Teaching Method to Improve Learning Outcomes of the Al-Qur'an and Hadith Subject for Class IX.6 Students

2025-09-16T13:57:25+07:00

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study was to determine the learning outcomes of the Al-Qur'an Hadith of class IX.6 students before using the quantum teaching method, the learning outcomes of the Al-Qur'an Hadith of class IX.6 students after using the quantum teaching method, and the differences in learning outcomes of class IX.6 students before and after using the quantum teaching method.

Methodology: The type of research used was Pre-Experimental with a One Group Pre-Test - Post-Test design. The sample of this research was class IX.6 as an experimental class totaling 25 students without a control class.

Main Findings: The study concluded that student learning outcomes before using the quantum teaching method were in the "very low" category. Student learning outcomes after using the quantum teaching method showed an increase in learning outcomes. There was a significant difference between the scores before and after using the quantum teaching method.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty in this study is the use of the Quantum Teaching Method which can Improve Learning Outcomes of the Qur'an and Hadith Subjects in Grade IX Students. This is because there has never been a similar study before which makes this study something new and a new reference for readers and further research who want to study the quantum teaching method in the subjects of the Qur'an and Hadith.

Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Islam Indonesia (JPAII)

Teachers' Creativity in Teaching Islamic Religious Education and Its Impact on Students' Learning Interests

The Use of the Quantum Teaching Method to Improve Learning Outcomes of the Al-Qur'an and Hadith Subject for Class IX.6 Students