Implementation Of Fun Creative Learning Method In Improving Students' Thinking Creativity In Al-Qur'an Hadith Subject At Madrasah Aliyah Darul Ulum Banyuanyar

Abstract

This study aims to describe and analyze the implementation of the Fun Creative Learning (FCL) method in improving students’ thinking creativity in the Al-Qur’an Hadith subject at Madrasah Aliyah Darul Ulum Banyuanyar. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach with a single embedded case study design. The research subjects, selected through purposive sampling, consisted of 4 Al-Qur’an Hadith teachers, 90 students from grades X, XI, and XII, the madrasah principal, and the vice principal of curriculum. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña (2014). The results show that: (1) the implementation of the FCL method was carried out through six systematic stages, namely warming-up, exploration, experimentation, elaboration, presentation, and reflection; (2) the application of FCL was associated with an improvement across indicators of students’ thinking creativity, namely fluency, flexibility, originality, elaboration, and evaluation, as reflected in teachers’ rubric-based assessments, student portfolios, and classroom observation; (3) the integration of Al-Qur’an values into creative activities produced meaningful and contextual learning; (4) supporting factors included teacher competence, a conducive learning environment, and active student involvement, while limited time, gaps in students’ creative abilities, and limited resources constrained implementation. As a single case study, these findings are context-bound and should be interpreted with caution. The study concludes that FCL is a promising pedagogical innovation for fostering students’ thinking creativity in Al-Qur’an Hadith learning, warranting further validation through quantitative or mixed-method research.