This study was motivated by the suboptimal learning outcomes of students in the Islamic Religious Education and Character Building subject. The study aimed to analyze the differences in learning outcomes between students taught using the experiential learning approach and those taught using conventional methods regarding the topic of "avoiding reprehensible conduct" in Grade XI at SMA Negeri 5 Luwu. A quantitative approach was employed using a quasi-experimental design—specifically, a pretest-posttest control group design. The sample consisted of 62 Grade XI students selected via purposive sampling, divided into an experimental group (31 students) and a control group (31 students). Data were collected through pretests, posttests, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and an Independent Sample t-test. The analysis revealed a difference in learning outcomes between the experimental and control groups. The Independent Sample t-test yielded a t-value of -9.078 with a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.001 (< 0.05), leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis (H₀). These results indicate a statistically significant difference in student learning outcomes between the two groups following the intervention. Thus, the experiential learning approach yielded superior learning outcomes compared to conventional instruction for the topic of avoiding reprehensible conduct among Grade XI students at SMA Negeri 5 Luwu.
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