Deep-Contextual Teaching and Learning in Islamic Religious Education: Effects on Students’ Learning Outcomes

Nurfadhilah Nurfadhilah; Zainal Asril; Milya Sari; Rehani Rehani; Rivdya Eliza; Juliana Batubara; Musalwa Musalwa

Authors

Nurfadhilah Nurfadhilah Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia
Zainal Asril Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia
Milya Sari Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia
Rehani Rehani Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia
Rivdya Eliza Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia
Juliana Batubara Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia
Musalwa Musalwa Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia

Keywords:

Contextual teaching and learning, deep learning approach, Islamic education, learning outcomes, instructional model

Abstract

This study is motivated by the condition of Islamic religious education learning in schools, which has not yet achieved its ideal outcomes. Ideally, successful learning should be reflected in students’ attitudes and behaviors in their daily lives, contributing to positive personal development. However, this condition has not been fully realized, as instruction is still often conducted using conventional approaches that limit student participation and hinder the achievement of learning objectives. Therefore, this study aims to develop and examine the effectiveness of a deep-contextual teaching and learning model in Islamic religious education at the junior high school level. This study employed a pre-experimental design using a one-group pretest and posttest approach with cluster random sampling. Data analysis was conducted using comparative statistical testing and gain score analysis to evaluate improvements in student learning outcomes. The findings indicate a significant difference between students’ performance before and after the implementation of the model, demonstrating a meaningful improvement in learning outcomes. The gain score analysis shows a moderate level of improvement, indicating that the model has a positive impact on student learning. The deep-contextual teaching and learning model is effective in improving learning outcomes in Islamic religious education at the junior high school level.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Adiyono, A., Fadhilatunnisa, A., Rahmat, N. A., & Munawarroh, N. (2023). Islamic religious education learning outcomes evaluation: Implementation of steps, concepts and solutions in public elementary school. Al-Ishlah: Jurnal Pendidikan, 15(4), 5208-5222. https://doi.org/10.35445/alishlah.v15i4.4384

Afriana, S., Rahmaniar, E., & Shaleh, S. (2022). Concept of Quantitative Research Methodology and Its Implications on Methods in Islamic Education. IJECA (International Journal of Education and Curriculum Application), 5(2), 133. https://doi.org/10.31764/ijeca.v5i2.8973

Agustiningsih, W., Ruslan, & Luthfiyah. (2024). Analysis of the Implementation of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) Model in Islamic Religious Education Subjects. Jurnal Pendidikan Dan Pembelajaran Indonesia (JPPI), 4(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.53299/jppi.v4i1.406

Alian, E. M. I. (2024). Integrating Form-Focused Instruction and Discovery Approach for Developing EFL Writing Skills of Saudi Learners. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 14(10), 3086–3092. https://doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1410.09

Amma, T., Setiyanto, A., & Fauzi, M. (2021). Problems in Islamic Religious Education Learning among Students. Edification Journal : Pendidikan Agama Islam, 3(2), 135–151. https://doi.org/10.37092/ej.v3i2.261

Andini, M., Ramdhani, S., Suriansyah, A., & Cinantya, C. (2024). Peran Guru dalam Menciptakan Proses Belajar yang Menyenangkan. MARAS: Jurnal Penelitian Multidisiplin, 2(4), 2298–2305. https://doi.org/10.60126/maras.v2i4.637

Apuke, O. D. (2017). Quantitative Research Methods : A Synopsis Approach. Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review, 6(11), 40–47. https://doi.org/10.12816/0040336

Arif, M., & Aziz, M. K. N. A. (2023). Islamic Religious Education Learning Model in the 21st Century: Systematic Literature Review. Indonesian Journal of Islamic Education Studies (IJIES), 6(2), 237–262. https://doi.org/10.33367/ijies.v6i2.4417

Arifah, D., Nur, K., & Amaliah. (2025). Effective Strategies for Guiding Small Group Discussions to Improve Student Collaboration. Harmoni Pendidikan: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan, 2(1), 213–220. https://doi.org/10.62383/hardik.v2i1.1059

Asfar, A. M. I. T., Asmawaty, A., Asfar, A. M. I. A., & Nursyam, A. (2019). Mathematical Concept Understanding: the Impact of Integrated Learning Model. Al-Jabar : Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika, 10(2), 211–222. https://doi.org/10.24042/ajpm.v10i2.3880

Asmawi. (2024). The Implementation of Teacher-Centered Learning in the PAIBP Subject at SMAN 1 Krembung, Sidoarjo. Pena Islam : Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Islam, 7(2), 29–41. https://doi.org/10.47759/pnsyzs81

Budiman, A., Samani, M., Rusijono, Setyawan, Hery, W., & Nurdyansyah. (2021). The development of direct-contextual learning: A new model on higher education. International Journal of Higher Education, 10(1), 88–97. https://doi.org/10.5430/ijhe.v10n1p88

Danver, S. L. (2016). Contextual Teaching and Learning. In The SAGE Encyclopedia of Online Education. SAGE Publications, Inc. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781483318332.n86

Doroudi, S., Aleven, V., & Brunskill, E. (2019). Where’s the reward? a review of reinforcement learning for instructional sequencing. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education, 29(4), 568-620. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40593-019-00187-x

Engkizar, E., Jaafar, A., Alias, M., Guspita, B., & Albizar, R. (2025). Utilisation of Artificial Intelligence in Qur’anic Learning: Innovation or Threat?. Journal of Quranic Teaching and Learning, 1(2), 1–17. https://joqer.intischolar.id/index.php/joqer/index

Engkizar, E., Jaafar, A., Sarianto, D., Ayad, N., Rahman, A., Febriani, A., Oktavia, G., Guspita, R., & Rahman, I. (2024). Analysis of Quran Education Problems in Majority Muslim Countries. International Journal of Islamic Studies Higher Education, 3(1), 65–80. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.24036/insight.v3i1.209

Engkizar, E., Jaafar, A., Taufan, M., Rahman, I., Oktavia, G., & Guspita, R. (2023). Quran Teacher: Future Profession or Devotion to the Ummah?. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research of Higher Education (IJMURHICA), 6(4), 196–210. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.24036/ijmurhica.v6i4.321

Faizzati, S. D. (2021). The Role of Religious Education in Strengthening Family Values According to Islamic Law. INNOVATIVE: Journal Of Social Science Research, 1(2), 834–841. https://doi.org/10.31004/innovative.v1i2.18500

Htay, S. S., Po, E. T. H., & Kaewkanlaya, P. (2025). Building Student Character through Worship in Elementary Schools. Muaddib: Journal of Islamic Teaching and Learning, 1(2), 55–63. https://doi.org/https://muaddib.intischolar.id/index.php/muaddib/article/view/11

Khoirussaadah, Prihatiningrum, W., Prakosa, W., Yulianthoro, A., Budiastuti, H., & Rokhimah, S. (2025). The Application of the Meaningful Learning Model to Improve Student Learning Outcomes. Jurnal Ilmiah Penelitian Mahasiswa, 3(5), 478–487. https://doi.org/10.61722/jipm.v3i5.1467

Lim, W. M. (2025). What Is Quantitative Research? An Overview and Guidelines. Australasian Marketing Journal, 33(3), 325–348. https://doi.org/10.1177/14413582241264622

Mahmuti, A., Hamzic, D. K., & Thaqi, X. (2025). The impact of contextual teaching and learning on improving student achievement in economic mathematics. International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, 20(3), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.29333/iejme/16233

Mar’ah, A. S., & Sahlan, M. (2024). Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in the Perspective of Qur’an Surah An-Nahl Verse 11. Al-Hasanah : Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Islam, 9(2), 408–420. https://doi.org/10.51729/alhasanah

Masito, F., Danim, S., Sapriyadin, S., Risdianto, E., & Brown, C. (2023). Project-based Learning (PjBL) based on the Digital Module to Improve Conceptual Understanding in Aviation English. Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research, 4(4), 731–736. https://doi.org/10.46843/jiecr.v4i4.1249

Matsuyama, Y., Nakaya, M., Okazaki, H., Lebowitz, A. J., Leppink, J., & van der Vleuten, C. (2019). Does changing from a teacher-centered to a learner-centered context promote self-regulated learning: a qualitative study in a Japanese undergraduate setting. BMC Medical Education, 19(1), 152. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-019-1550-x

Mohajan, H. K. (2020). Quantitative Research: A Successful Investigation in Natural and Social Sciences. Journal of Economic Development, Environment and People, 9(4), 50–79. https://doi.org/10.26458/jedep.v9i4.679

Rafi, M., Qameer, N., & Salonen, E. (2025). How Islamic Religious Education Fosters Reflective Thinking Skills in a Multicultural and Democratic Context. Multicultural Islamic Education Review, 223-236. https://doi.org/10.23917/mier.v3i2.12475

Rahman, F. A., Ulwi, K., & Aminudin, W. S. A. B. W. (2025). The Role of Islamic Education in Realizing in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3). Muaddib: Journal of Islamic Teaching and Learning, 1(2), 12–23. https://doi.org/https://muaddib.intischolar.id/index.php/muaddib/article/view/7

Rajab, S. A. (2024). Application of Contextual Approach to Student Learning Motivation in Islamic Education Learning Points at SD Negeri Leungah. Jurnal Profesi Guru Indonesia, 1(3), 283–295. https://doi.org/10.62945/jpgi.v1i3.661

Sarwinda, K., Rohaeti, E., & Fatharani, M. (2020). The development of audio-visual media with contextual teaching learning approach to improve learning motivation and critical thinking skills. Psychology, Evaluation, and Technology in Educational Research, 2(2), 98. https://doi.org/10.33292/petier.v2i2.12

Sulaiman, H., & Dhulyaden, M. A. (2022). The Effectiveness of Islamic Religious Education Learning in Improving the Moral Quality of Grade VII Students at SMPN 3 Bayongbong. Jurnal Masagi, 1(1), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.37968/masagi.v1i1.288

Supriadi, D. (2018). The Implementation of Innovation Management and Teacher Creativity in Improving Learning Quality. Indonesian Journal of Education Management & Administration Review, 1(2), 125–132.

Tibahary, A. R., & Muliana. (2018). Innovative Learning Models. Scolae: Journal of Pedagogy, 1(1), 54–64. https://doi.org/10.56488/scolae.v1i1.12

Wahyuningtyas Septia, R., & Silalahi, M. (2025). Daily Activity Based Learning combined Contextual Teaching and Learning Approach in the Animal Anatomy and Development Course to Improve Critical Thinking Skill. Edumatsains : Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika Dan Sains, 10(4), 431–449. https://doi.org/10.33541/edumatsains.v10i1.6902

Wardati, L., Lubis, M., Nasution, L. M., YM, K., & Hanafiah, M. A. (2022). The Application of Contextual Teaching and Learning Strategies in Islamic Religious Education Subjects at the Vocational School of Bina Taruna 1 in Medan City. International Journal of Islamic Education, Research and Multiculturalism (IJIERM), 4(1), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.47006/ijierm.v4i1.127