PROJECT-BASED LEARNING METHODS IN ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LESSONS

Abstract

 In the implementation of Islamic religious education learning, there are still many obstacles faced and one of the important ones is the use of relevant methods in Islamic religious education learning. The use of learning methods such as project-based learning can remind students of the basic concepts in Islamic Religious Education. This study aims to analyze the project-based learning method used in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning to be able to improve students' critical thinking skills in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) subjects. The results of the study show that the project-based learning method is proven to be effective in improving critical thinking skills in understanding conceptual aspects, learning motivation and religious attitudes of students. The implication of this study is the importance of choosing a learning method that is in accordance with the characteristics of students and learning materials so that the learning goals of Islamic Religious Education can be achieved optimally and can stimulate students to think critically and creatively.