An Analysis of the Implementation of Teaching Methods in Improving the Quality of Fiqh Learning at MTs Al-Munawwarah, Jambi City

Abstract

This study is motivated by the suboptimal implementation of teaching methods in the Fiqh learning process among eighth-grade students at MTs Al-Munawwarah, Jambi City. Teachers continue to dominate classroom activities through the lecture method, which accounts for approximately 60–70% of the overall learning process, while active student participation remains at only around 30%. This study aims to analyze the process and quality of Fiqh learning, the teaching methods implemented by teachers, and the challenges encountered, as well as the efforts made to improve the quality of Fiqh instruction. This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. The research subjects consist of the Fiqh teacher as the primary informant, the vice principal of the madrasah, and eighth-grade students as supporting informants. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was established through source and technique triangulation. The findings reveal that: (1) the Fiqh learning process has been implemented according to the established instructional stages; however, it remains predominantly teacher-centered, resulting in uneven student participation; (2) teachers employ various teaching methods, including lectures, question-and-answer sessions, discussions, demonstrations, and assignments, adapted to the characteristics of the learning materials. The implementation of these varied methods has been shown to improve students' participation, motivation, and understanding; and (3) the challenges encountered include differences in students' abilities, low participation among some students, limited learning media, and time constraints. Meanwhile, teachers' efforts to address these challenges include diversifying teaching methods, providing motivation, offering individual guidance, and utilizing available instructional media.