ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN THE DIGITAL ERA: TRANSFORMING PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES FOR GENERATION Z LEARNERS
PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DI ERA DIGITAL: TRANSFORMASI PENDEKATAN PEDAGOGIS UNTUK PEMBELAJAR GENERASI Z
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Islamic religious education, digital pedagogy, Generation Z, educational technology, blended learningAbstract
This research explores the transformative impact of digital technology integration in Islamic Religious Education (IRE) pedagogy for Generation Z learners. Through a quantitative approach employing a stratified random sampling of 328 students and 42 educators from five Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia, this study investigates the effectiveness of digital learning tools and platforms in enhancing student engagement and learn-ing outcomes in IRE. Results demonstrate that strategic implementation of digital resources significantly improved students' comprehension of Islamic concepts (p<0.001), increased engagement metrics by 37.6%, and fos-tered critical thinking skills when compared to traditional teaching methods. However, findings also revealed challenges related to technological infra-structure limitations, educator digital competency gaps, and maintaining the balance between technological innovation and traditional Islamic edu-cational values. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on digital transformation in religious education by providing empirical evidence for effective pedagogical strategies that honor tradi-tional Islamic educational principles while embracing digital innovation. The study proposes a framework for sustainable integration of digital tools in IRE that preserves authenticity while enhancing accessibility and relevance for contemporary learners.
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