IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHING THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) MODEL AT WAHID HASYIM VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

Abstract

Islamic Religious Education learning is a compulsory subject held for all school levels in Indonesia. However, its learning process mostly get less attention which can be seen from both students and teachers. This is caused that it still uses conventional methods, such as memorization, assignments and lectures. This results a lack of student activity and a monotonous impression which impacts the low quality of learning. Therefore, an interactive learning model is needed to improve the quality of learning. Thus, the research carrying out focused on the application of the Problem Based Learning model in improving the quality of PAI learning at Wahid Hasyim Vocational School Ponorogo. This study applied descriptive qualitative method. Data collection instruments used interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis used reduction, verification and conclusions. The results of the research show that: (1) The application of the Problem Based Learning model in PAI subjects is that the teacher gives problems to students, coordinates student learning, the teacher guides student learning, the teacher instructs students to develop and present their work, the teacher analyzes and evaluates student learning outcomes at the same time solution to problem. (2) The application of the Problem Based Learning model improves the quality of the learning process, as evidenced by appropriate, optimal learning, and increased student learning outcomes. Apart from it, students are more active in learning activities (student-centred). Therefore, this research shows that the application of the Problem Based Learning model can improve the quality of PAI learning at Wahid Hasyim Vocational School.