Teachers’ Reflections on the Use of Animation Media in Teaching Islamic Religious Education at SMP Rahmat Islamiyah Medan

Hasrian Rudi Setiawan, Maysarah Maysarah

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This study aims to explore teachers’ reflections on the use of animation media in teaching Islamic Religious Education at SMP Rahmat Islamiyah Medan. The research employed a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method, where data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings reveal that the use of animation media has a positive impact on student engagement, understanding of religious concepts, and creates a more engaging learning atmosphere. Teachers also faced challenges related to technological readiness and limited resources. Nevertheless, they believe that animation media effectively helps convey Islamic teachings in a more visual, interactive, and contextual manner. The study recommends enhancing teacher training in digital media usage and developing animation content aligned with the Islamic Education curriculum.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.56114/integrasi.v3i2.12522

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