Improving the Ability to Recognize Hijaiyah Letters through the Media of Picture Cards in Group A Students RA Manbaul Ulum

Abstract

The ability to recognize Hijaiyah letters is a basic skill that needs to be mastered by early childhood in learning Islamic Religious Education. This study aims to improve the ability to recognize Hijaiyah letters in group A students at RA Manbaul Ulum through the use of picture card media. The method used in this study is class action research (PTK) with qualitative and quantitative approaches. This research consists of several cycles that include the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The subject of the study was a student of group A RA Manbaul Ulum. Data were collected through observation, interviews, as well as initial tests and final tests, then analyzed descriptively, qualitatively, and quantitatively. The results of the study show that the use of picture card media can increase students' interest and understanding in recognizing Hijaiyah letters more effectively than conventional methods. In the initial test, most students had difficulty recognizing the Hijaiyah letters correctly. However, after the intervention using the medium of picture cards, there was a significant increase in the accuracy and speed of students in recognizing the letters. In addition, this method also increases students' interest and participation in learning activities. The introduction of Hijaiyah letters is the initial stage in learning to read the Qur'an for children. At an early age, children find it easier to understand learning materials through a fun and interactive approach. One of the effective learning media is picture cards, which help students recognize Hijaiyah letters visually and contextually. Based on the results of the study, the use of picture card media has been proven to be effective in improving the ability to recognize Hijaiyah letters in group A students of RA Manbaul Ulum. Therefore, it is recommended to educators to adopt this method to increase the effectiveness of learning Hijaiyah letters in early childhood education institutions.