Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam dan Budi Pekerti di SMP Negeri 8 Purwokerto

Abstract

Diversity in characteristics, learning styles, and students' backgrounds
is an important aspect that every educator must deeply understand. This is due to
the fact that each individual has a unique way of learning that cannot be
generalized. Therefore, educators are required to design differentiated
instruction in the classroom. This approach aims to tailor the learning process to
the needs, characteristics, and learning styles of each student, so they can gain a
more meaningful learning experience. This study aims to describe the
implementation of Differentiated Instruction in the Islamic Religious Education
subject at SMP Negeri 8 Purwokerto. The researcher used a qualitative research
method with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through observation,
interviews, and documentation, while the data analysis techniques included data
reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study
include the initial assessment conducted by educators to group students based on
their learning styles and abilities, the implementation of differentiated instruction
which consists of three aspects differentiation of content, process, product.
Evaluation conducted after the differentiated learning. This effort is made so that
the learning strategies designed are truly able to accommodate the diverse
needs, potential, and learning styles of students.