Teachers’ Reflections on the Use of Animation Media in Teaching Islamic Religious Education at SMP Rahmat Islamiyah Medan

Setiawan, Hasrian Rudi
Maysarah, Maysarah

Integrasi: Jurnal Studi Islam dan Humaniora
Vol 3, No 2 (2025)

This study aims to explore teachers’ reflections on the use of animation media in teaching Islamic Religious Education at SMP Rahmat Islamiyah Medan. The research employed a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method, where data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings reveal that the use of animation media has a positive impact on student engagement, understanding of religious concepts, and creates a more engaging learning atmosphere. Teachers also faced challenges related to technological readiness and limited resources. Nevertheless, they believe that animation media effectively helps convey Islamic teachings in a more visual, interactive, and contextual manner. The study recommends enhancing teacher training in digital media usage and developing animation content aligned with the Islamic Education curriculum.