Implementasi Pembelajaran Diferensiasi Dalam Mengatasi Kesulitan Belajar Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Kristen Kelas Vii-7 Di Smp Negeri 2 Palangka Raya
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This study aims to describe the implementation of differentiated learning in overcoming students' learning difficulties in Christian Religious Education for Class VII-7 at SMP Negeri 2 Palangka Raya, including the forms of learning difficulties, students' learning characteristics and needs, the implementation of differentiated learning, and its supporting and inhibiting factors. This study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive research design. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldana model, while data validity was ensured through source and technique triangulation. The findings revealed that students experienced learning difficulties in understanding learning materials and Bible verses, memorizing, explaining learning materials, maintaining focus, as well as showing low learning motivation and participation. Differences in students' abilities, learning readiness, interests, and learning styles served as the basis for implementing differentiated learning. The implementation was carried out through the stages of planning, implementation, and evaluation by identifying students' learning needs, applying various teaching methods and learning media, providing scaffolding, and organizing heterogeneous learning groups. Supporting factors included school support, varied teaching methods, peer collaboration, and teacher commitment, while inhibiting factors included limited instructional time, diverse student abilities, and declining student concentration during lessons. Overall, differentiated learning helped overcome students' learning difficulties, although its implementation still requires further optimization to be more systematic and responsive to students' individual learning needs.
Authors: Restiani, Prasetiawati, Isabella Jeniva
Institution: Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Palangka Raya
Language: English
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7216282970