Efforts to Develop the Pedagogical Competence of Islamic Religious Education Teachers

Abstract

Pedagogical competence is a crucial skill teachers must possess to effectively manage learning. This study examines pedagogical competence, how learning theories are applied, and the use of technology in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teaching. The method used was a literature review. The results indicate that pedagogical competence encompasses understanding student characteristics, designing learning, and conducting evaluations. Learning theories, such as behaviorist, cognitive, constructivist, and humanistic, have been shown to help improve Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teaching. For example, behaviorist theory can foster good habits, cognitive theory helps students better understand material, constructivist theory encourages active learning, and humanistic theory helps develop students' overall potential. Furthermore, the use of technology, such as e-learning, can make learning more engaging, interactive, and tailored to students' needs in the digital age. Therefore, Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers need to continuously improve their pedagogical competence through training, technology utilization, and teaching strategies tailored to student needs.