Psychological Methods of Learning Islamic Religious Education

Abstract

This study aims to analyze learning psychology methods applied in Islamic Religious Education (IRE) to enhance the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach using library research by reviewing books and scholarly articles related to educational psychology and Islamic education. The findings indicate that five main learning psychology methods are relevant in IRE learning, namely introspection, experimentation, questionnaires, case studies, and clinical methods. Each method plays a distinct role in understanding students’ learning behavior, including self-awareness, motivation, attitudes, learning difficulties, and psychological conditions. The application of these methods enables teachers to gain a more holistic understanding of students and to design learning strategies that address cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects. This study contributes conceptually by providing an integrative mapping of learning psychology methods within the context of Islamic Religious Education, emphasizing the importance of psychological approaches in achieving the goals of Islamic education, namely developing faithful, knowledgeable, and morally upright individuals.