PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHERS IN INCREASING STUDENT LEARNING MOTIVATION AT SMP BINA MUDA BANYUASIN DISTRICT

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe and analyse the pedagogical competence of PAI teachers in increasing student learning motivation at Bina Muda Banyuasin Junior High School. This research uses a qualitative approach with the type of field research. Data collection techniques were conducted through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman model which includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that PAI teachers at Bina Muda Banyuasin Junior High School have implemented pedagogical competencies quite well, such as mastery of learner characteristics, classroom management, and the ability to design interesting learning strategies. Students' learning motivation is shown through the desire to learn, encouragement of future goals, and involvement in interactive and fun learning activities. Thus, it can be concluded that the pedagogical competence of PAI teachers has an important and strategic role in increasing students' learning motivation. PAI teachers who have good pedagogical competence will be able to create an effective and highly motivating learning process for students' spiritual and academic development.