Moral Creed Teachers and Methods: Efforts to Increase Learning Motivation in MTs Students

Abstract

Education is one of the most important aspects of human life throughout a lifetime, thus requiring a good learning method, especially for educators. This is where the crucial role of akidah akhlak teachers comes in, who can foster the character of students and provide learning motivation in Islamic Education (PAI). This is especially true for students who have minimal learning motivation after the COVID-19 pandemic has passed. The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which the teaching methods applied by akidah akhlak teachers motivate students to learn at MTs Al-Husna Rahmat Ciledug, Tangerang City. This research uses a qualitative approach and a descriptive type by using a case study method. Primary data sources are akidah akhlak teachers and students at MTs Al-Husna Rahmat Ciledug, Tangerang City, while secondary data sources are obtained from documentation and observations related to the data in this study. Data collection techniques include interviews, observations, and document examination. The validity of the research data is checked using credibility through extended observation, increased persistence in research, and triangulation. The research findings indicate that various methods are used by akidah akhlak teachers to enhance learning motivation.