The Development of a Fiqh Study Learning Model with a Contextual Approach in the Department of Islamic Education in Higher Education

Abstract

This study aims to develop a Fiqh Study Learning Model using a contextual approach. The research is based on the demands of the ’Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) curriculum and the learning needs of fiqh studies to connect with everyday life. The learning development also strives to enhance the pedagogic and professional competence of prospective teachers of Islamic Education. This research follows the Research and Development model using the ADDIE analysis (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate). The researchers collected data through observation, questionnaires and expert validation methods. The sample comprised 196 students from the Department of Islamic Education at three universities: Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Bandung, and Universitas Negeri Padang. The researchers selected participants using stratified and random sampling techniques. The results of the validity analysis, employing SEM, and the reliability test, using Alpha Cronbach and SPSS, showed a significant need. The use of AIKEN V in expert validation has demonstrated the reliability and validity of the data. The findings also indicate the validity of each aspect of the indicator dimension against the question item on the development model instrument. Evidently, employing contextual approaches and authentic assessments to teach fiqh studies can enhance students’ ability to connect fiqh study learning with daily contexts.
 Keywords: Fiqh study, contextual learning, Islamic Education (IE)