INOVASI METODE PEMBELAJARAN PAI DALAM MENGHADAPI PERBEDAAN KARAKTERISTIK SISWA

Abstract

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in the modern era faces significant challenges related to the diversity of student characteristics that influence the effective absorption of religious values. This study aims to analyze innovative strategies in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning methods that are responsive to the diversity of academic abilities, learning styles, and socio-cultural backgrounds of students. Using library research, this study in-depth reviewed various scientific literature and policy documents related to differentiated learning and student-centered approaches. The study's findings indicate that the implementation of innovative methods such as Project-Based Learning, Problem-Based Learning, digital media integration, and Value-Based Learning has proven effective in increasing students' active participation, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Furthermore, the use of technology in learning not only attracts the interest of digital generation students but also strengthens the internalization of moral and social character. It is concluded that innovation in learning methods is a strategic key in creating an inclusive, relevant, and meaningful Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning environment, in line with the demands of the Independent Curriculum, which emphasizes the development of each individual's unique potential.

ABSTRAK
Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) di era modern menghadapi tantangan signifikan terkait keragaman karakteristik siswa yang memengaruhi efektivitas penyerapan nilai-nilai keagamaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi inovatif dalam metode pembelajaran PAI yang responsif terhadap variasi kemampuan akademik, gaya belajar, dan latar belakang sosial-budaya peserta didik. Menggunakan metode studi kepustakaan (library research), penelitian ini mengkaji secara mendalam berbagai literatur ilmiah dan dokumen kebijakan terkait pembelajaran berdiferensiasi serta pendekatan yang berpusat pada siswa. Temuan kajian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi metode inovatif seperti Project-Based Learning, Problem-Based Learning, integrasi media digital, dan Value-Based Learning terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan partisipasi aktif, kreativitas, dan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa. Selain itu, penggunaan teknologi dalam pembelajaran tidak hanya menarik minat siswa generasi digital, tetapi juga memperkuat internalisasi karakter moral dan sosial. Disimpulkan bahwa inovasi metode pembelajaran merupakan kunci strategis dalam menciptakan lingkungan belajar PAI yang inklusif, relevan, dan bermakna, sejalan dengan tuntutan Kurikulum Merdeka yang menekankan pada pengembangan potensi unik setiap individu.