Increasing Motivation and Learning Outcomes: The Implementation of the Inquiry Learning Model in An-Nur Pajeruan Islamic Junior High School Students

Abstract

Islamic religious education in schools was often considered a less interesting subject. It has an impact on student motivation and learning outcomes in these subjects. One way to overcome this was by changing the approach and methods of learning activities. This research aimed to describe the results of applying the inquiry learning model to Islamic Religious Education subjects in increasing student motivation and learning outcomes. It was classroom action research conducted in the 7^th grade of An-Nur Pajeruan Kedungdung Islamic Junior High School in the 2023/2024 academic year. This research used observation sheets and test sheets as data collection instruments. The collected data was analyzed using quantitative descriptive analysis. The research's outcome showed that applying the inquiry learning model could increase 7^th grade students' motivation and learning outcomes at An-Nur Pajeruan Kedungdung Islamic Junior High School in 2023/2024. It was based on the level of motivation in the Good category from cycle I of 45%, increasing in cycle II by 90%. In line with growing learning motivation, student learning completion also increases. Student learning completeness in cycle I was 60% and increased in cycle II by 100%. Thus, the inquiry learning model could be applied in  Islamic Religious Education  subjects at the Junior High School level to increase student motivation and learning outcomes.