PENDEKATAN DALAM PEMBELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DI MTSN 03 BATANGHARI

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Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) memainkan peran kunci dalam membentuk karakter dan pemahaman nilai-nilai keagamaan peserta didik. Penelitian deskriptif kualitatif ini bertujuan mengeksplorasi dan menganalisis pendekatan pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di MTsN 03 Batanghari. Studi difokuskan pada identifikasi strategi, metode, dan implementasi pendekatan pembelajaran yang berkontribusi terhadap proses pendidikan agama yang efektif dan komprehensif.Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif interpretatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi partisipatif, dan studi dokumentasi yang melibatkan kepala sekolah, guru Pendidikan Agama Islam, dan siswa. Subjek penelitian dipilih menggunakan purposive sampling, dengan fokus pada guru yang memiliki pengalaman mengajar minimal lima tahun dan siswa yang aktif.Temuan penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa pendekatan pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di MTsN 03 Batanghari telah mengalami evolusi signifikan. Implementasi pendekatan kontekstual, humanistik, dan spiritual telah mentransformasi proses pembelajaran dari konvensional menjadi lebih dinamis dan partisipatif. Guru berhasil mengintegrasikan metode pengajaran inovatif, termasuk diskusi interaktif, studi kasus, dan simulasi praktik keagamaan, yang secara efektif meningkatkan keterlibatan dan pemahaman siswa terhadap konten keislaman.Penelitian membuktikan bahwa lingkungan belajar memainkan peran kritis dalam mendukung pendidikan agama. Implementasi budaya religius, kegiatan ekstrakurikuler, dan pendekatan personal guru telah menciptakan ekosistem pembelajaran komprehensif. Pendekatan ini melampaui transfer pengetahuan, secara holistik membentuk karakter, sikap spiritual, dan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa dalam memahami dan mengimplementasikan nilai-nilai Islam.Studi merekomendasikan pengembangan profesional berkelanjutan bagi guru, investasi dalam infrastruktur pembelajaran, fleksibilitas kurikulum, dan penelitian lanjutan untuk meningkatkan pendekatan Pendidikan Agama Islam. Temuan berkontribusi pada pemahaman strategi pedagogis inovatif dalam pendidikan agama dan memberikan wawasan bagi praktisi pendidikan dan pembuat kebijakan dalam mengembangkan pendekatan pembelajaran agama yang lebih efektif dan bermakna.

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) plays a crucial role in shaping students' character and understanding of religious values. This qualitative descriptive research aims to explore and analyze the learning approaches in Islamic Religious Education at MTsN 03 Batanghari. The study focuses on identifying the strategies, methods, and implementation of learning approaches that contribute to the effective and comprehensive religious education process.The research employed a qualitative method with an interpretative descriptive approach. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, participative observation, and documentation studies involving school principals, Islamic Religious Education teachers, and students. The research subjects were selected using purposive sampling, focusing on teachers with at least five years of teaching experience and actively engaged students.The findings reveal that the learning approaches in Islamic Religious Education at MTsN 03 Batanghari have significantly evolved. The implementation of contextual, humanistic, and spiritual approaches has transformed the learning process from conventional to more dynamic and participative. Teachers have successfully integrated innovative teaching methods, including interactive discussions, case studies, and religious practice simulations, effectively enhancing students' engagement and understanding of Islamic content.The research demonstrates that the learning environment plays a critical role in supporting religious education. The implementation of religious culture, extracurricular activities, and personal approaches by teachers have created a comprehensive learning ecosystem. This approach goes beyond knowledge transfer, holistically forming students' character, spiritual attitudes, and critical thinking skills in understanding and implementing Islamic values.The study recommends continuous professional development for teachers, investment in learning infrastructure, curriculum flexibility, and further research to improve Islamic Religious Education approaches. The findings contribute to the understanding of innovative pedagogical strategies in religious education and provide insights for educational practitioners and policymakers in developing more effective and meaningful religious learning approaches.