STRATEGI GURU PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KRISTEN DALAM MENINGKATKAN MINAT BELAJAR SISWA DI ERA DIGITAL PADA KELAS IV DI UPTD SDI NAIKOTEN 2

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This study aims to describe the strategies employed by Christian Religious Education (PAK) teachers to enhance the learning interest of fourth-grade students at UPTD SDI Naikoten 2 in the digital era. A descriptive qualitative approach was adopted, involving two PAK teachers, the school principal, and three students as informants. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and subsequently analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model. The findings indicate that PAK teachers implement several key strategies to boost student learning interest: utilizing information technology-based learning media (such as animated videos), applying interactive digital learning methods (like games and quizzes), and employing a contextual approach through spiritual guidance. Among these, the use of technology-based learning media stands out as the most dominant strategy, as it effectively captures attention, improves focus, and fosters student interest during the learning process. Nevertheless, implementation faces certain challenges, particularly regarding limited supporting facilities and infrastructure, as well as the diverse characteristics of the students. Overall, the strategies employed by the PAK teachers have positively impacted the enhancement of student learning interest in the digital era.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan strategi guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen (PAK) dalam meningkatkan minat belajar siswa di era digital pada siswa kelas IV di UPTD SDI Naikoten 2. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan melibatkan dua guru PAK, kepala sekolah, dan tiga siswa sebagai informan. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa guru PAK menerapkan beberapa strategi utama dalam meningkatkan minat belajar siswa, yaitu pemanfaatan media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi informasi melalui video animasi, penerapan metode pembelajaran digital yang interaktif seperti permainan dan kuis, serta pendekatan kontekstual melalui bimbingan rohani. Di antara strategi tersebut, pemanfaatan media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi merupakan strategi yang paling dominan karena mampu menarik perhatian, meningkatkan fokus, dan menumbuhkan minat belajar siswa selama proses pembelajaran. Meskipun demikian, pelaksanaannya masih menghadapi beberapa kendala, terutama keterbatasan sarana dan prasarana pendukung serta perbedaan karakteristik siswa. Secara keseluruhan, strategi guru PAK telah memberikan dampak positif terhadap peningkatan minat belajar siswa di era digital