Akidah Akhlak

This study aimed to develop an Islamic Theology and Ethics learning module for Islamic Junior High Schools (Madrasah Tsanawiyah, MTs) based on tazkiyatun nafs (purification of the soul) for prospective Islamic Religious Education (IRE) teachers using the ADDIE development model. The research employed a research and development approach comprising five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The participants were 22 prospective IRE teachers enrolled in the Islamic Religious Education Materials for MTs course at STAI Al-Hamidiyah Bangkalan during the 2025/2026 academic year. Data were collected through expert validation forms, student response questionnaires, student reflections, observations, and documentation. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively using percentages, while qualitative data were analyzed through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The validation results indicated that the module achieved feasibility scores of 91.00% from the subject matter expert and 89.00% from the instructional media expert, yielding an overall average of 90.00%, categorized as highly feasible. Student responses reached 83.18% (366 out of 440), indicating very positive responses. The practical examples received the highest score (86.36%), while the clarity and systematic presentation of the material received the lowest score (80.00%). Student reflections highlighted muhasabah (self-reflection), emotional regulation, moral awareness, and teacher role modeling as meaningful learning experiences. The module offers a contextual learning resource that integrates spiritual purification into Islamic Theology and Ethics education. However, the findings are limited to module feasibility and participants' perceptions and do not establish improvements in pedagogical competence or learning effectiveness. Future research should examine the module's effectiveness using larger samples and structured learning outcome assessments.

Oral communication skills are an important aspect of Akidah Akhlak instruction. However, teacher-centered instruction may limit students’ opportunities to ask questions, answer, and express opinions. This study aimed to analyze the effect of the Learning Cell cooperative learning model on students’ oral communication skills in Akidah Akhlak at MTI Tarusan Kamang. The study employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental nonequivalent control group design. The sample comprised 40 ninth-grade students divided into experimental and control groups, with 20 students in each group. Data were collected through an oral communication skills questionnaire and documentation and analyzed using the Shapiro–Wilk normality test, Levene’s test for homogeneity of variance, and an independent-samples t test with SPSS version 26. The results showed that the experimental group’s mean questionnaire score increased from 36.85 on the pretest to 41.85 on the posttest, while the control group’s mean score increased from 37.50 to 38.45. Hypothesis testing revealed a significant difference between the two groups (t = 2.948; p = .005). These findings support the potential of the Learning Cell model to improve students’ oral communication skills as measured by the questionnaire. In practical terms, the findings may inform teachers’ development of interactive Akidah Akhlak instruction that encourages student participation. Future research should involve broader samples and supplement questionnaire-based measurement with direct observation to provide a more comprehensive understanding of students’ oral communication skills.