The Effectiveness of Audiovisual Media in Improving the Understanding of Surah Al-Kautsar in Grade III Students of SDN No. 105368 Karang Anyar, Pegajahan District, Serdang Bedagai Regency

Abstract

Students' understanding of the Qur'an learning material, especially Surah Al-Kautsar, often experiences obstacles due to uninteresting and monotonous learning methods. One alternative to overcome this problem is to use audiovisual media. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the use of audiovisual media in improving the understanding of grade III students of SDN No. 105368 Karang Anyar towards Surah Al-Kautsar. This study uses a quantitative approach with the classroom action research method (PTK) which consists of two cycles. Each cycle includes the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The subject of the study was 30 students in grade III of SDN No. 105368 Karang Anyar. Data collection techniques are carried out through observation, tests, and interviews to measure the improvement of students' understanding before and after the use of audiovisual media. The results of the study show that the use of audiovisual media can significantly increase students' understanding of Surah Al-Kautsar. In the first cycle, students' comprehension increased by 20%, while in the second cycle it increased by 35%. This improvement shows that audiovisual-based learning is more effective compared to conventional methods that rely solely on lectures and reading texts. In addition, the use of audiovisual media also increases students' motivation and interest in learning. They are more enthusiastic in participating in learning, easier to remember the content of Surah Al-Kautsar, and understand the meaning and message contained in it. This proves that audiovisual media not only plays a role in improving understanding, but also in creating a more interactive and fun learning atmosphere. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that teachers be more active in utilizing audiovisual media as part of the Qur'an learning strategy. The integration of technology in learning can be an innovative solution to overcome students' learning difficulties, especially in understanding the verses of the Qur'an better. Thus, this study concludes that audiovisual media is effective in improving the understanding of Surah AlKautsar in grade III students. The implication of the results of this study is the need for further development in the use of technology-based learning media for Islamic Religious Education subjects at the elementary school level.