Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 10 No. 7 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences

The Implementation of the Deep Learning Approach in Al-Islam Learning at Muhammadiyah 06 Palembang Elementary School

Muhammad Farhan Ferdino (Master of Islamic Religious Education, Postgraduate, Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang, Palembang, 30126, Indonesia)
Kasinyo Harto (Master of Islamic Religious Education, Postgraduate, Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang, Palembang, 30126, Indonesia)
Febriyanti Febriyanti (Master of Islamic Religious Education, Postgraduate, Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang, Palembang, 30126, Indonesia)
Ermis Suryana (Master of Islamic Religious Education, Postgraduate, Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang, Palembang, 30126, Indonesia)
Baldi Anggara (Master of Islamic Religious Education, Postgraduate, Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang, Palembang, 30126, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jul 2026

Abstract

The deep learning approach encourages learners to engage in meaningful, reflective, and enjoyable learning experiences to promote students’ deeper understanding. This study aimed to analyze the implementation of the deep learning approach through the principles of mindful, meaningful, and joyful learning in Al-Islam learning at SD Muhammadiyah 06 Palembang and to identify the supporting and inhibiting factors affecting its implementation. This study employed a qualitative case study design. Observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation were employed to obtain data from the principal, vice principal, and Al-Islam teacher in charge of curriculum affair. The data were examined through Miles and Huberman’s interactive analysis model, encompassing data reduction, data presentation, verification, and conclusion. The findings revealed that the deep learning approach was implemented through planning, implementation, and evaluation stages. Mindful learning fostered students’ critical and reflective thinking, meaningful learning connected learning materials with real-life experiences, and joyful learning created active and engaging classroom interactions. Supporting factors included school leadership, adequate facilities, teacher training, and a positive school culture. Meanwhile, limited teacher understanding, instructional time constraints, and diverse student abilities became inhibiting factors. The study concludes that the deep learning approach can enhance students’ understanding, critical thinking, and active participation in Al-Islam learning.

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Journal Info

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JES

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Subject

Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

Description

JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...