Implementation of Differentiated Learning in Islamic Religious Education at Muhammadiyah High School Poso

Abstract

This article discusses the implementation of differentiation learning in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in SMA Muhammadiyah Poso. The differentiation approach is seen as one of the learning strategies that is able to accommodate the diversity of learners, both in terms of interests, talents, needs, and learning styles. Through descriptive qualitative research, it was found that differentiation learning in PAI plays an important role in increasing student engagement, fostering moral karimah, and strengthening contextual understanding of Islamic values. This article confirms that the application of differentiation demands the creativity of PAI teachers, school support, and the development of teaching materials relevant to the needs of learners. The results showed that PAI teachers who applied differentiation through variations in methods, content differentiation, processes, and learning products were able to create a more inclusive and meaningful learning atmosphere. Learners feel more valued individual differences, so motivated to actively participate in learning.