MODEL PEMBELAJARAN GROUP INVESTIGATION (GI) DALAM PENINGKATKAN KEAKTIFAN DAN PEMAHAMAN MAHASISWA PAI DI IAIH PARE

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Group Investigation (GI) learning model in the Islamic Education Learning Methods (PAI) course at IAIH Pare and identify its effect on student activity and understanding. The background of this study stems from the dominance of conventional learning approaches that hinder the development of students' critical, collaborative, and reflective thinking skills. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with students who participate in GI-based PAI learning as subjects. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, then validated using triangulation of sources, methods, and time. The results show that the implementation of GI has succeeded in significantly improving the dynamics of learning. Student activity increased from meeting to meeting, as demonstrated by participation in discussions, courage in presenting arguments, and the ability to respond to rebuttals. Students' conceptual understanding also developed in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor dimensions through the collaborative investigation process. Despite obstacles such as lack of confidence and imbalance in participation, mentoring strategies such as scaffolding, discussion guidelines, and reflective evaluation proved effective. The study concluded that the GI model was able to transform PAI learning to be more interactive, democratic, and in line with Islamic pedagogical values.