Improving Student Learning Outcomes Using PEM.pdf

The thesis, "Pemanfaatan Media Pembelajaran PAI dalam Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Peserta Didik di SMPN 3 Malangke Barat Kabupaten Luwu Utara," aims to fulfill one of the requirements for obtaining a Master's degree in Islamic Education at UIN Alauddin Makassar. The study focuses on the use of media in religious education to enhance students' learning outcomes in a junior high school in Luwu Utara, Indonesia.

The thesis begins by discussing the background of the problem, which is the need to improve and advance the national education system. It highlights the role of education in developing students' capabilities and forming their character, as stated in Indonesia's 2003 National Education System Law. The thesis also discusses the rapid development of technology and its impact on education, emphasizing the importance of education in harnessing the positive effects and mitigating the negative ones.

UNESCO's four pillars of education—learning to know, learning to do, learning to live together, and learning to be—are presented, along with the additional pillar of learning to worship, which is particularly relevant for Muslim students. The thesis also outlines the components of education: input (students and media), process (teaching methods), and output (students' achievements).

The thesis then discusses the importance of media in education, noting that it can enhance learning outcomes and create a more engaging learning environment. However, it also acknowledges that traditional teaching methods often lack effectiveness, leading to wasted resources and unmet learning objectives.

The thesis aims to address these challenges by exploring the use of media in religious education and its impact on students' learning outcomes. It will investigate the factors that influence learning, including teachers, students, the learning environment, teaching methods, and media. By doing so, the thesis seeks to provide practical recommendations for improving the effectiveness of religious education in the studied school.