Efektifitas Model Pembelajaran Otentik (Authentic Learning) dalam Peningkatan Mutu Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di SMK Muhammadiyah Kawali

Abstract

Authentic learning model is believed to be able to improve the quality of learning of Islamic Religious Education, because this learning model emphasizes on natural and natural situations, in accordance with the real conditions and needs of learners, and based on the experiences of everyday life of learners.
The purpose of this study are: (1) to know and analyze the application of authentic learning model in learning Islamic Religious Education at SMK Muhammadiyah Kawali;  (2) to know and analyze the differences in the quality of learning between before and after the application of an authentic learning model on PAI subjects; and (3) to know and analyze differences in learning quality between groups using authentic learning models and groups that did not use authentic learning models on PAI subjects.
This research is using experimental method. The data were collected using observation sheets, interviews, and questionnaires. The data were analyzed by using statistical analysis.
The results showed that: (1) The application of authentic learning model in learning PAI in SMK Muhammadiyah Kawali is done based on authentic experience and natural.  The application of an authentic learning model to the PAI subject is done by the following steps: (a) The teacher opens the learning process by greeting and praying, (b) The teacher administers the class (checks readiness, attendance, seating and other equipment) c) Teachers invite students to reading Qur’an or tadarus between 5-10 minutes (read/memorize the Qur'an or short selected sura), (d) Teachers provide explanations about the learning objectives to be achieved, (e) Teachers do repeat (how far learners understand past learning relationships and / or concepts they have with the materials to be taught); (f) Teachers ask students to do outside classroom learning for three months alternately (between classroom and out of class) in order to gain authentic experience or natural from people who have different religious views. (2) The statistical test using t-test shows that there are differences in the quality of learning in PAI subjects at SMK Muhammadiyah Kawali between before and after the implementation of the authentic learning model in significantly different. (3) The subsequent t-test results show significant and significant differences between the groups of students using the authentic learning model (experimental class) with the group of students using the ordinary learning model (control group).