Application of Demonstration Method n iImproving Students' Understanding of Congregational Shalat at SMP Negeri 3 Marbau

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the implementation of the demonstration method in improving students' understanding of congregational prayer at SMP Negeri 3 Marbau. The demonstration method was chosen because it can provide a more concrete, interactive, and easily understood learning experience for students, especially in learning worship practices. With this method, students can see directly the correct example in implementing congregational prayer, so that they can more easily understand the procedures and wisdom of the worship. This study uses a qualitative approach with observation, interview, and documentation techniques to obtain valid and in-depth data. The results of the study show that the implementation of the demonstration method contributes significantly to improving students' understanding, which can be seen from the increase in active participation, accuracy in prayer movements, and increased awareness of the importance of congregational prayer. In addition, this method also has a positive impact on students' learning motivation in understanding religious material, because learning becomes more interesting and easy to practice. Thus, the demonstration method can be used as an effective learning strategy in improving students' understanding of worship practices, especially in Islamic religious education in schools.