El-Rusyd
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): June

Comparative Analysis of Behaviorism and Cognitivism Theories in Islamic Religious Education Learning

Mutaqin, Dadang Zenal (Unknown)
Saripudin, Uus (Unknown)
Choiriyah, Irma (Unknown)
Wulandari, Fitri (Unknown)
Habibah, Siti Nurhasanah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze and compare the theories of behaviorism and cognitivism in the context of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning, and to identify their implications for classroom learning design and practice. The method used is a literature study with a qualitative approach, utilizing academic references, Quranic verses, and hadith to enrich the analysis. The findings indicate that behaviorism emphasizes repetition, habituation, and reinforcement, making it suitable for teaching basic religious practices such as prayer and Quran memorization. Meanwhile, cognitivism focuses on internal mental processes such as understanding, reasoning, and reflection, making it effective in teaching values, concepts, and critical thinking. Both theories contribute to improving PAI learning by offering different yet complementary strategies. Behaviorism supports the formation of discipline and routine, while cognitivism promotes deeper comprehension and meaningful engagement with Islamic teachings. The implication of this study is the need for balanced and adaptive teaching methods that consider both behavioral and cognitive aspects to achieve holistic religious education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

el-rusyd

Publisher

Subject

Religion Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

This journal contains scientific papers which are the result of research and community service, with the scope of Education, Arabic and Islamic ...