IMPLEMENTASI PEMBELAJARAN PAI BERBASIS ISU SOSIAL KONTEMPORER UNTUK MENINGKATKAN LITERASI MORAL PESERTA DIDIK DI SMK MA'ARIF SINDANG AYU DESA CINTAMULYA KECAMATAN CANDIPURO TAHUN PELAJARAN 2024/2025

Abstract

This study aims to describe the implementation of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning based on contemporary social issues in improving students’ moral literacy at SMK Ma’arif Sindang Ayu, Cintamulya Village, Candipuro District, for the 2024/2025 academic year. The study is grounded in the growing moral challenges faced by adolescents as a result of rapid technological advancement, digital culture, and dynamic social changes. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed to obtain an in-depth understanding of the learning implementation, teacher–student interactions, and the impact of the learning model on students’ moral development. Data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model, consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that PAI teachers implemented contemporary issue-based learning systematically through the selection of relevant issues, the use of contextual learning approaches, digital media integration, and collaborative methods such as case discussions. This learning model effectively enhanced students’ moral knowledge, moral reasoning ability, and encouraged positive behavioral changes. Students also demonstrated active participation and were able to relate Islamic values to real social phenomena they encounter. The study concludes that PAI learning based on contemporary social issues is an effective and relevant strategy for strengthening students’ moral literacy, particularly within modern educational contexts characterized by complex and evolving challenges.