Integrasi Metode Storytelling Digital dan Mind Mapping untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Konsep Rukun Iman pada Siswa Kelas IV di MIS NO 26 Batusitanduk

Abstract

This classroom action research explores the integration of Digital Storytelling and Mind Mapping methods to enhance fifth-grade students' understanding of the concept of Rukun Iman at MIS NO 26 Batusitanduk. The study involved 18 students and was conducted over two cycles, each consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. In the first cycle, students were taught Rukun Iman using traditional methods, while in the second cycle, a combination of digital storytelling and mind mapping was introduced. The results indicated a significant improvement in students’ comprehension of the six pillars of faith in Islam, with 15 out of 18 students (83%) demonstrating a clear understanding. The integration of digital storytelling provided an engaging narrative approach to explaining abstract concepts, while mind mapping helped students organize and connect ideas visually. The study concludes that combining these two methods is an effective strategy to enhance students' understanding and retention of religious concepts, as it encourages active learning and makes complex ideas more accessible.