Implementation of Discovery Learning Model in Islamic Religious Education and Character Subject at the Islamic Elementary School Khalifah Palu

Abstract

This article discusses how to implement Discovery Learning in Islamic Religious Education Subjects at the Islamic Elementary School Khalifah Palu in Grade 6, focusing on the Planning stage. The research method used was descriptive qualitative with data sources from school principals and Islamic Religious Education teachers. Data collection techniques were interviews, observation, and documentation. Then, the data processing techniques used data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results showed that Islamic Religious Education Teachers, especially in grade 6, in implementing Discovery Learning are planning beforehand. In practice, the planning stage begins with a meeting with the other Islamic Religious Education teacher. In the meeting, the lesson plan was formulated to be submitted to the principal for review before it was finally decided. The components in the lesson plan focus on the basis and objectives of the implementation of the Discovery Learning Model, such as determining learning objectives, observing the suitability of the material with the discovery learning model, identifying the character of students, designing and compiling stages and learning materials, and designing process assessment sheets and instrument items.