Strategi Explora-Creative Learning dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Kristen: Studi di Yayasan Global Pelangi Indonesia, Kalimantan Barat

Abstract

Two strategies that have received much attention are inquiry and creative learning. Contemporary education requires approaches that are innovative and adaptive to evolving learning needs. Inquiry learning emphasizes exploration and investigation, encouraging students to think critically and analytically. On the other hand, creative learning focuses on developing divergent thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential in facing today's global challenges. In order to improve students' critical thinking and creativity skills, which ultimately influence the quality of learning, this research tries to evaluate how well inquiry and creative learning methodologies work together. This research utilizes the classroom action research method to practically investigate how learning materials can be improved by applying interactive and innovative techniques in teaching Christianity. The results of the pilot application of the Explora-creative learning strategy in learning showed that it is highly effective in improving students' concept understanding, active participation, creativity, collaboration, and information memory. In addition, this strategy can also be adapted to different learning styles and levels of student understanding.