The Importance of the Discovery Inquiry Learning Method in Islamic Religious Education Subjects to Improve Student Learning Achievement

Abstract

Islamic Religious Education Learning is a series of efforts, namely equipping students with various knowledge, understanding, and values derived from Islamic religious teachings. To achieve optimal results, educators are expected to be able to implement the development and improvement of learning models that support the achievement of learning objectives. Among the effective learning models is the inquiry discovery learning model. Inquiry discovery learning is a series of learning activities that emphasize the process of critical thinking and analysis to find the answer to a problem in question. The purpose of this research is to answer the main problem: How is the Application of the Inquiry Discovery Learning Method in Islamic Religious Education Subjects to Improve Student Learning Achievement in SMP Negeri 3 Palu? What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of the Inquiry Discovery Learning Method in Islamic Religious Education Subjects to Improve Student Learning Achievement? The compiler uses a type of qualitative research with a descriptive method, which is a type of research that relies on systematic reasoning of the relationship of two or more objects through logic and common sense. The results of this study show that first, the application of the inquiry discovery learning method in PAI (Islamic Religious Education) subjects is carried out in 3 stages: planning, implementation, and evaluation. Second, the advantages of applying the inquiry discovery learning method are that it provides freedom to students according to the style and tastes of students so that the learning process is not boring.