Project Based Learning sebagai Strategi Inovatif dalam Pembelajaran Fiqih Berbasis Kurikulum Merdeka di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah

Abstract

Although Fiqih instruction at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah is ideally intended to foster student engagement and meaningful learning in line with the Kurikulum Merdeka, classroom practice still largely relies on lecture-based methods and rote memorization, resulting in suboptimal learning effectiveness. In response to this issue, the present study seeks to examine the extent to which Project-Based Learning (PjBL) can function as an innovative approach that promotes both conceptual understanding and practical skills in Fiqih instruction. This study employs a library research design, drawing on primary and secondary sources, including scholarly books, reputable journal articles, and findings from previous studies. The results indicate that PjBL facilitates authentic learning experiences through context-oriented project tasks, collaboration, and reflective processes, thereby narrowing the gap between theory and practice. Accordingly, PjBL can be regarded as an effective strategy for meaningfully integrating Fiqih values with the principles of Merdeka learning.