Demonstration Method to Improve Student Motivation and Learning Achievement in Islamic Education Lessons at SD Negeri 1504 Siborna

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the use of demonstration methods in improving motivation and learning achievement of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) on the main material of prayer practice at SDN 1504 Siborna. The demonstration method was chosen because it is expected to provide long-term effects on students because they practice the material learned directly in front of the class. The main focus of this study is to see the extent to which the application of the demonstration method can affect the development of student behavior and the achievement of PAI learning outcomes. The research method used in this study is quantitative with an experimental approach, involving students in certain classes who were given treatment using demonstration techniques. Data were collected through observation, questionnaires, and tests to measure the level of achievement and understanding of student learning before and after the application of the method. The results showed a significant increase in student understanding of the material, reflected in their active participation in each learning session and an increase in academic achievement that can be seen from better test results after the use of the demonstration method. The conclusion of this study is that the application of the demonstration method can improve student motivation and learning achievement, especially in the main material of prayer practice. This shows that by giving students practice, students remember the movements and readings of prayer better and achieve more optimal learning outcomes. This finding is expected to contribute to the development of more effective learning methods in Islamic religious education at the elementary school level.