Jurnal Indonesia Pendidikan Profesi Guru

The Improvement of Learning Outcomes of Elementary School Students in Islamic Religious Education through the Index Card Match Model

Titin Zunta — 2026-01-23

Background: Islamic Religious Education instruction in elementary schools should ideally be interactive and engaging, fostering deep conceptual understanding and the internalization of religious values. Objective: This study aims to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the Index Card Match learning model in improving engagement and learning outcomes among fourth-grade students on the topic of Asmaul Husna at SDN 02 XIV Koto. Method: This study employed Classroom Action Research (CAR) across two cycles, using data collection techniques such as observation, interviews, learning outcome tests, and documentation. Data were analyzed using a mixed-methods approach: qualitative descriptive analysis to describe learning activities and quantitative analysis to measure improvements in student achievement. Result: The findings indicate a significant increase from the pre-cycle to cycle II, with mastery learning improving from 25% to 80%, along with consistent growth in student participation and motivation in each meeting. Conclusion: The Index Card Match model is effective in enhancing student engagement, conceptual understanding, and Islamic Religious Education learning outcomes, particularly in the Asmaul Husna material. Contribution: This study strengthens the empirical evidence on the effectiveness of game-based cooperative learning models in Islamic Religious Education and provides practical recommendations for teachers to implement active learning strategies aligned with the developmental characteristics of elementary school students.

Efforts to Improve Junior High School Students’ Learning Motivation through the Implementation of Ice Breaking in Islamic Religious Education Learning

Iftisa Oktika Sari — 2026-01-29

Background: Learning motivation is a crucial factor influencing students’ academic success, particularly in Islamic Religious Education, which is often perceived as monotonous. Low learning motivation among seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 32 Satu Atap Kaur highlights the need for innovative instructional strategies to create an engaging learning environment. Objective: This study aims to examine the effect of icebreaking activities on improving students’ learning motivation in Islamic Religious Education subjects. Method: The research employed Classroom Action Research (CAR) across two cycles. Data were collected using learning motivation questionnaires and classroom observations. Result: The average student motivation score in the pre-cycle stage was 60.5, with classical completeness reaching only 30%. After implementing icebreaking activities in Cycle I, the average score increased to 68.7, with classical completeness improving to 60%. In Cycle II, the use of more varied, interactive icebreaking activities further increased the average motivation score to 80.2, with classical completeness reaching 90%. These findings demonstrate that icebreaking activities are effective in enhancing students’ learning motivation, fostering a positive classroom atmosphere, and encouraging active participation. Conclusion: Regular integration of icebreaking activities can significantly improve student motivation in Islamic Religious Education. Contribution: This study provides practical insights for teachers on implementing innovative, student-centered learning strategies.

Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Sekolah Dasar pada mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam menggunakan Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning

Hasan Komarudin — 2026-01-31

Background: This study is motivated by the low levels of student engagement and learning outcomes in Islamic Religious Education, mainly due to the dominant use of conventional teaching methods, such as lectures, which limit student participation in the learning process. This condition underscores the need for a more innovative, student-centered learning model. Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the improvement of Islamic Religious Education learning outcomes through the implementation of the Problem-Based Learning model among fourth-grade students at SD Dasar Negeri 23 Mukomuko. Method: The study employs Classroom Action Research conducted through four stages: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data were collected using tests and observations to measure students’ learning outcomes and engagement before and after the intervention. Findings: The results indicate that implementing the Problem-Based Learning model significantly improved students’ learning outcomes, as reflected in increases in average scores from 62.25 in the pre-cycle to 70.75 in Cycle I and 86.5 in Cycle II, with the percentage of students achieving mastery rising to 95%. Conclusion: Problem-Based Learning is efficacious in improving learning outcomes in Islamic Religious Education. Contributions: This study provides practical guidance for teachers on developing more active and meaningful Islamic Religious Education at the elementary school level.

The Effect of the Inquiry Learning Model on Junior High School Students’ Learning Achievement in Indonesian Language Subjects

Intan Anggriani — 2026-02-02

Background: Indonesian language learning at the junior high school level still faces challenges, including low student achievement, often due to the use of teaching models that do not actively engage students. Therefore, it is necessary to implement a learning model that encourages student participation, such as the Inquiry Learning Model. Objective: This study aims to examine the effect of the Inquiry Learning Model on the achievement in Indonesian language learning of eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 5 Bengkulu City. Method: The research employed a quasi-experimental design with an experimental and a control class. Data were collected through achievement tests, and analysis was conducted using SPSS version 27, including tests for normality and homogeneity, and hypothesis testing. Findings: The results showed that the experimental class increased from 57.40 to 83.20, while the control class increased from 58.80 to 72.60. The t-test results indicated a t-value of 4.520 with a significance level of 0.000, leading to the rejection of H₀ and acceptance of H₁. Conclusion: The Inquiry Learning Model has a significant effect on students’ achievement in Indonesian language learning. Contribution: This study provides empirical evidence and serves as a reference for teachers in implementing active, student-centered learning approaches.

Improving Elementary School Students’ Learning Outcomes in Islamic Religious Education through Video-Based Instruction on the Exemplary Values of Asmaul Husna

Nanik Sugianti — 2026-02-04

Background: Learning outcomes in elementary Islamic Religious Education require innovative instructional media to effectively enhance students’ understanding and engagement, particularly in teaching abstract moral and religious values such as the noble examples of Asmaul Husna. Objective: This study aimed to improve students’ learning outcomes through the use of video-based learning media on the noble exemplary values of Asmaul Husna in Islamic Religious Education at SD Negeri 41 Bengkulu Tengah. Method: This study employed a classroom action research method conducted in 2024. Data were collected using observation, learning outcome tests, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted by measuring students’ mastery of learning. Result: The application of video-based learning media in Islamic Religious Education significantly improved students’ learning outcomes. An increase in learning mastery was observed from Cycle I to Cycle II. Finding: Video media enhanced students’ engagement, understanding, and motivation in learning the noble, exemplary values of Asmaul Husna, thereby contributing to improved academic achievement. Conclusion: The use of video-based instruction on the noble exemplary values of Asmaul Husna was effective in improving students’ learning outcomes in Islamic Religious Education. Contribution: This study provides empirical and practical contributions for elementary school teachers by demonstrating the effectiveness of video-based learning media as an instructional strategy to improve learning outcomes.

Peningkatan Kemampuan Siswa Sekolah Menganalisis Arti, Makna dan Melafalkan Al-Asmaul Al-Husna melalui Media Audio-Visual

Rustam Samsi Hidayat — 2026-02-04

Background: Learning outcomes in Islamic Religious Education, particularly in understanding and reciting al-Asmaul al-Husna, are often constrained by conventional teaching methods that emphasise memorisation and provide limited opportunities for student engagement. Objective: This study aimed to examine improvements in students’ ability to analyse the meaning and correctly recite al-Asmaul al-Husna through the application of audiovisual media in Islamic Religious Education. Method: The study employed a classroom action research design conducted at SDN 36 Bengkulu Selatan in 2023. The participants consisted of 24 fourth-grade students. Data were collected through classroom observations and achievement tests, while data analysis was conducted by comparing students’ learning outcomes with the Minimum Completeness Criteria (KKM) across learning cycles. Findings: The findings revealed a consistent increase in students’ learning outcomes across three learning cycles. The use of audiovisual media significantly enhanced students’ ability to analyse the meanings of al-Asmaul al-Husna and accurately recite it, as well as their engagement during the learning process. Conclusion: The integration of audiovisual media proved effective in improving learning outcomes in Islamic Religious Education, particularly by enhancing students’ conceptual understanding and accuracy in reciting al-Asmaul al-Husna. Contribution: This study offers practical insights for teachers and prospective educators by demonstrating that engaging, technology-based audiovisual media can foster active learning, increase student motivation, and strengthen students’ understanding of Islamic religious concepts.