Fostering Student Creativity through Discovery Learning: A Study on Islamic Religious Education in Elementary Schools
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https://doi.org/10.71392/ejip.v4i1.80Keywords:
Student Creativity, Discovery Learning, Islamic religious learningAbstract
This study aims to explore the application of the Discovery Learning method in islamic religious education learning and its impact on improving student creativity. The background of this study is based on the need to overcome boredom in religious learning which is monotonous and less interactive. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation of learning activities. The results of the study indicate that the application of the Discovery Learning method significantly increases student participation and creativity through group discussions, case studies, and creative projects that link religious material to real-life contexts. Student creativity is reflected in their ability to develop innovative ideas, compose artwork, and formulate solutions to religious problems reflectively and critically. Teachers act as active facilitators in creating a learning environment that supports the exploration and internalization of religious values. The implications of this study indicate that Discovery Learning can be an effective strategy to transform islamic religious education learning towards something more meaningful, contextual, and building 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. The recommendations of this study encourage the development of a more adaptive and integrative curriculum, in order to support improving the quality of religious learning at the elementary school level as a whole.
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