Implementation of Project-Based Learning Model in Islamic Religious Education for Grade X at Muhammadiyah Senior High School 1 Surakarta

IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING MODEL IN ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR GRADE X AT MUHAMMADIYAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1 SURAKARTA Dhaifullah Mochtar Adi Pratama*, Zaenal Abidin Muhammadiyah University, Surakarta, Indonesia Abstract A learning model is an approach to change learners' behavior adaptively or generatively, which is strongly related to learners' learning styles and teachers' teaching styles. One prominent learning model is Project-Based Learning (project based learning), where students actively participate in real projects to solve real-world problems independently. This research focuses on the implementation of project based learning in Islamic Religious Education (PAI), which aims to develop learners' religious values and character. This research uses a phenomenological approach to describe the situation in the field and understand individual experiences in the context of everyday life. Through direct data collection in the field, this study reveals how project based learning in Islamic Education affects the development of students' social skills, creativity, and concept understanding. The results show that project based learning not only improves students' academic understanding, but also builds inclusive character and effective communication skills in group collaboration. In conclusion, project based learning in Islamic Religious Education makes a positive contribution to education by combining religious values with project-based learning. By going in-depth, this study hopes to provide useful insights for future educational development, particularly in the context of relevant and empowering religious teaching. Keywords: Learning; Islamic religious education; Project based learning. INTRODUCTION In the era of modern education, adaptive and innovative approaches are needed to face the challenges of globalization. Education does not only aim to transfer knowledge, but also to develop students' critical and creative thinking skills (Hakim, 2023). In this context, the project-based learning model becomes one of the relevant approaches to increase students' involvement in the teaching and learning process. Islamic Religious Education has an important role in shaping students' personalities with character (Imamah, Pujianti, & Apriansyah, 2021). Through the application of appropriate learning methods, Islamic Religious Education can be an effective means to instill essential moral and ethical values. By integrating project-based learning, it is expected that students will not only understand the material theoretically but also be able to apply the values in their daily lives (Mulyadi, Maharani, Wulandari, & Amelia, 2023). A learning model is an approach aimed at adaptively or generatively changing student behavior (Zaky, Ritonga, & Harahap, 2024). The behavior of the learning model is closely related to the students' learning styles and the teachers' teaching styles. Various learning style models have their own principles and theories of knowledge (Chantika, Hanim, & Hasanah, 2024). Experts have developed learning models based on principles of sociology theory, psychology, systems analysis, and other theories (Hadzami & Maknun, 2022). Islamic education is a method of instilling Islamic knowledge and values in students through a process of teaching, observation, guidance, character building, and the pursuit of a *Correspondance Author: Article History | Submited: 18 Juni, 2024 | Revised: 01 Juli, 2024|Accepted: 09 Juli, 2024 |Publish: 30 Juli 2024 HOW TO CITE (APA 6th Edition): Pratama, Dhaifullah Mochtar Adi., Abidin, Zaenal. (2024). Implementation of Project-Based Learning Model in Islamic Religious Education for Grade X at Muhammadiyah High School 1 Surakarta. Juspi: Jurnal Sejarah Peradaban Islam. 8(1), page.177184 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.30829/juspi.v8i1.20622 177 Dhaifullah Mochtar Adi Pratama, Zaenal Abidin perfect life both in this world and the hereafter (Latifah, 2023). Islamic Religious Education aims to develop and encourage students to embrace religious values and noble character, thus forming noble character and behavior (Arlina et al., 2023). The objectives of Islamic Religious Education are based on the values found in the Qur'an and Hadith, which include faith in Allah Swt, obedience, and submission to His commands and prohibitions. These principles are practiced daily as a means to cultivate individuals with noble character, who can apply these values in their daily lives (Asbar & Setiawan, 2022). Currently, the approach to Islamic education involves a process to achieve common goals by relying on the foundational models practiced by the Prophet. These values are applied in daily life to achieve common goals and enhance our behavior and quality of life (Karim, 2024). Improving the quality of education is seen from the progress of this nation's future. The quality of schools plays a significant role in producing qualified and competitive graduates (Siahaan, Fadilla, Sagala, Hayati, & Tarigan, 2022). These graduates should be able to compete academically and non-academically to achieve high performance. Schools that grow do not remain stagnant but develop according to established quality guidelines in terms of input, process, and output (Lubis, Ependi, Harahap, & Lubis, 2022). The learning model for Grade X at Muhammadiyah Senior High School 1 Surakarta is the Project-Based Learning model. This approach emphasizes problem-solving as a means to teach specific learning concepts or knowledge. A model is a three-dimensional representation of a real object. A learning model is a plan or a pattern used as a guide in planning classroom learning or learning in tutorials (Komalasari, Sumayana, & Sutisna, 2022). Project-based learning is a learning approach that gives learners the freedom to plan learning activities, carry out projects collaboratively, and ultimately produce work products that can be presented to others. "The learning model is basically a form of learning that is illustrated from start to finish which is presented characteristically by the teacher including approaches, strategies, methods, techniques and even learning tactics that have been assembled into a unified whole" (Rahman, 2022). Learning models are not born to develop by themselves, but have certain theoretical foundations. The learning theory that underlies the project-based learning model is 1. Theoretical PjBL Support Project-based learning is also supported by constructivistic learning theory based on the idea that students build their own knowledge in the context of their own experience. 2. Empirical PjBL Support The application of PjBL has shown that the model is able to make students experience a meaningful learning process, which is learning developed based on the notion of constructivism (Asra, Rifai, & Abd. Azis, 2020). Project-based learning has several principles, namely: 1. Centralizing Principle. Asserts that project-based learning is the essence (...truncated)