Desain Materi Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam Yang Efektif Dan Relevan Dengan Kurikulum Merdeka

Abstract

The Kurikulum Merdeka (Independent Curriculum) provides teachers with the flexibility to design student-centered learning, including in Islamic Religious Education (PAI). This article discusses the design of effective and relevant PAI learning materials within the framework of the Kurikulum Merdeka. Through a literature study approach, it analyzes the principles of instructional design based on the integration of behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism theories. The findings indicate that an effective PAI material design must be systematically developed by considering learning objectives, student characteristics, contextual strategies, and the use of media and technology. The implementation can be carried out using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) as well as innovative approaches such as Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Project-Based Learning (PjBL). Evaluation covers cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects formatively and summatively, while teacher reflection plays a crucial role in the continuous improvement of the learning process. In conclusion, the design of PAI materials in the Kurikulum Merdeka is not solely focused on academic achievement but also on the formation of students’ character and morals, in line with the Islamic values of rahmatan lil ‘alamin (mercy to all creation).