Practicality and Effectiveness of Religious Moderation Learning Models: R&D Studies to Improve Students' Diversity Awareness

This study aims to test the practicality and effectiveness of the religious moderation learning model on the subject of Akidah Akhlak class VIII Madrasah Tsanawiyah, to improve students' awareness of diversity. This research is an R&D research using the ADDIE model which consists of the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. Some of the products produced are, learning model books; teacher's textbook; student textbooks; and lesson plan (RPP). This research was conducted on eighth grade students of Madrasah Tsanawiyah Muhammadiyah, Salaka, Takalar Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. There were 17 students involved in this study. In addition, other participants who were also involved were a teacher in the Akidah Akhlak subject and one observer. The selection of participants was carried out using a purposive sampling technique with the aim of selecting participants who were in accordance with the considerations related to the research objectives. Data collection was carried out using student and teacher response questionnaires; model implementation observation sheet; and a student diversity awareness questionnaire. The data obtained were analyzed quantitatively by calculating scores to determine the practicality and effectiveness of the religious moderation learning model. The results showed that the religious moderation learning model was proven to be practical and effective so that it was feasible to use. With these findings, it is hoped that the Akidah Akhlak subject teacher can explore in the learning process to improve awareness of student diversity.