Implementing Flash Card Learning Media to Improve Elementary School Students’ Learning Outcomes in Prayer Material

Zefrian Herwindika Pratama (Sekolah Dasar Negeri 44 Bengkulu Selatan)
Zubaedi Zubaedi (Universitas Islam Negeri Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu)

Jurnal Indonesia Pendidikan Profesi Guru
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Jurnal Indonesia Pendidikan Profesi Guru, 2(2), 2025

Background: In Islamic education (PAI), particularly at the elementary level, students often find it challenging to engage with abstract or theoretical content, such as prayer material. Conventional lecture-based teaching methods tend to result in low motivation and limited knowledge retention. To overcome these issues, the use of innovative and interactive learning tools such as flashcards is being explored to enhance student comprehension and engagement. Objective This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of flashcard media in improving students’ learning outcomes in PAI, specifically on prayer-related material at SD Negeri 44 South Bengkulu. Method The research adopts a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach, conducted during the 2023 academic year, focusing on fourth-grade students (N = 18). Data collection methods include observation, interviews, documentation, and tests. Results Analysis of test results across research cycles, measured against the Minimum Completeness Criteria (MCC), demonstrates a consistent improvement in student performance. Conclusion The implementation of flashcard media significantly enhances student engagement and learning outcomes in Islamic education, particularly in mastering prayer material. Originality/Value: This study provides novel empirical insights in the field of Islamic education instructional media by revealing consistent improvements in student learning performance against Minimum Completeness Criteria (MCC) alongside heightened student engagement regarding the use of interactive flashcard media within the context of elementary school prayer instruction (Grade IV at SD Negeri 44 South Bengkulu), where abstract religious concepts are typically taught through conventional lecture methods and remain empirically underexplored in regional public schools. These findings enrich the body of empirical evidence and serve as a strategic reference for primary Islamic education teachers and curriculum designers in implementing concrete, visual learning tools to enhance conceptual understanding and student-centered engagement.