Innovation in the Development of Islamic Education Learning Strategies (PAI): Concepts and Challenges in Facing the New Normal Era

Abstract

Today, the New Normal era make the conception of the implementation of learning begins to show the direction of a shift that is increasingly evident in the effort to realize modern learning to respond to the times. These efforts can be realized through learning innovation, one of which is by developing methods and learning strategies for Islamic Religious Education (PAI). This research aims to analyze the concept and scope of the development of PAI learning methods and strategies and the challenges in dealing with the development of the New Normal Era. This study uses a qualitative approach to the type of literature study research. Data collection source from the literature on learning models and innovations in the form of journal articles, books, and others. Data analysis techniques using content analysis. The results of the study conclude: 1) Innovation Development of PAI learning methods and strategies can be done through Learning innovation in the context of design; Learning innovation in the context of development; Learning innovations in the context of utilization; Learning innovations in the context of management and; Learning innovation in the context of assessment; 2) Challenges in the New Normal era in efforts to develop innovative methods and learning strategies, including an adaptation of learning methods and strategies in terms of IT (Information and Technology) that adapt to the theme of PAI material; the confusion of aspects of assessment or evaluation of moral-spiritual PAI material.