PENERAPAN METODE PENGAJARAN PAI DI TINGKAT MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH

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Makalah ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis berbagai metode pengajaran dalam Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) dengan fokus pada penerapan di Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs). Pendidikan Agama Islam berperan penting dalam membentuk karakter, moral, dan nilai spiritual siswa, sesuai dengan prinsip-prinsip ajaran Islam. Dalam proses pengajaran, metode yang digunakan memainkan peran strategis dalam mencapai tujuan pembelajaran, terutama mengingat keragaman latar belakang dan gaya belajar siswa. Metode konvensional, seperti ceramah, diskusi, demonstrasi, dan tanya jawab, masih banyak digunakan karena mudah diterapkan dan ekonomis, meskipun sering dianggap kurang interaktif. Sebaliknya, metode inovatif, seperti pembelajaran berbasis proyek (Project-Based Learning) dan pembelajaran berbasis masalah (Problem-Based Learning), memberikan pendekatan yang lebih aktif, kreatif, dan relevan dengan kebutuhan zaman. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kombinasi metode konvensional dan inovatif memberikan hasil yang optimal dalam meningkatkan pemahaman siswa terhadap materi PAI. Metode konvensional membantu memberikan dasar teori yang kuat, sementara metode inovatif mendorong siswa untuk berpikir kritis, berkolaborasi, dan mengaplikasikan materi dalam konteks kehidupan nyata. Namun, implementasi metode inovatif menghadapi kendala seperti keterbatasan fasilitas, kurangnya keterampilan guru dalam teknologi, serta tingkat kesiapan siswa yang bervariasi. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan pelatihan guru secara berkelanjutan, pengadaan sarana pendukung, dan integrasi teknologi informasi untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran PAI. Dengan langkah-langkah ini, diharapkan pengajaran PAI dapat mencetak siswa yang tidak hanya memahami agama Islam, tetapi juga mampu mengaplikasikan nilai-nilainya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.

This paper aims to analyze various teaching methods in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) with a focus on their implementation in Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs). Islamic Religious Education plays a crucial role in shaping students' character, morals, and spiritual values in accordance with Islamic principles. In the teaching process, the methods employed play a strategic role in achieving educational goals, particularly given the diversity of students' backgrounds and learning styles. Conventional methods, such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and question-and-answer sessions, are still widely used due to their ease of application and cost-effectiveness, although they are often considered less interactive. Conversely, innovative methods, such as Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL), offer more active, creative, and relevant approaches to contemporary needs. The analysis shows that a combination of conventional and innovative methods yields optimal results in enhancing students' understanding of PAI material. Conventional methods help establish a strong theoretical foundation, while innovative methods encourage students to think critically, collaborate, and apply the material in real-life contexts. However, the implementation of innovative methods faces challenges, such as limited facilities, insufficient teacher skills in utilizing technology, and varying levels of student readiness. Therefore, continuous teacher training, the provision of supporting facilities, and the integration of information technology are needed to improve the quality of PAI learning. With these measures, PAI teaching is expected to produce students who not only understand Islamic teachings but also effectively apply its values in their daily lives.