Efforts of Islamic Religious Education Teachers in Increasing Students' Learning Motivation at SMP Muhammadiyah Al Kautsar PK Kartasura

Abstract

This study discusses how Islamic Religious Education teachers' efforts to improve students' learning motivation. This study aims to identify efforts made by teachers to improve students' learning motivation in Islamic Religious Education subjects and the factors that influence students' learning motivation. The method used in this study is a qualitative research method with a case study type, namely research conducted directly in the field or a place used for research. This research was conducted at SMP Muhammadiyah Al Kautsar PK. The results of the study showed that students' learning motivation was quite high because it had been formed from the beginning and had a basic knowledge of Islamic Religious Education brought from Elementary School level, so teachers only need to equate and align perceptions with students. In addition, there are 4 factors that influence students' learning motivation, one of which is the importance of parental involvement. The conclusion of this study is that the right Islamic Religious Education teaching method can increase students' motivation and interest in learning. Motivation is very much needed in Islamic Religious Education subject learning activities. Therefore, it is important for an Islamic Religious Education teacher to find methods and strategies to increase Islamic Religious Education learning motivation.