Integrasi Nilai-Nilai Islam dalam Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa di MAN 1 Ngawi

Samsudin Samsudin

doi:10.53627/jal.v4i1.5996

Samsudin Samsudin STIT Islamiyah Karya Pembagunan Paron Ngawi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.53627/jal.v4i1.5996

Keywords: Project-Based Learning (PjBL), Integration of Islamic Values, Critical Thinking, Islamic Secondary Education, Student Engagement

Abstract

This study examines the integration of Islamic values into Project-Based Learning (PjBL) to enhance students’ critical thinking skills at MAN 1 Ngawi. Grounded in constructivist learning theory and values-based education, this study investigates how the integration of Islamic principles—such as responsibility, honesty, and collaboration—into project-based activities influences students’ higher-order thinking skills. This study employed a quasi-experimental design involving two groups: an experimental class implementing PjBL integrated with Islamic values and a control class using conventional instruction. Data were collected through critical thinking tests, observation sheets, and student questionnaires, then analyzed using inferential statistics. The results indicate that students participating in PjBL integrated with Islamic values demonstrated a significantly greater improvement in critical thinking skills compared to students in the control group.

Furthermore, the integration of values also fostered active engagement, reflective thinking, and more meaningful learning experiences. This study confirms that combining pedagogical innovation with the internalization of values not only strengthens cognitive outcomes but also supports students’ holistic development. These findings suggest that Islamic-values-based PjBL can serve as an effective learning model in the context of Islamic secondary education.

Keywords: Project-Based Learning (PjBL), Integration of Islamic Values, Critical Thinking, Islamic Secondary Education, Student Engagement, Values-Based Learning

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