The Development of the Story-Based Moral Value Learning Model at Islamic Senior Secondary Schools

Abstract

The objective of this research is to develop the story-based moral value learning model for the students of Islamic Senior Secondary Schools. The story-based learning model is expected to help the teachers and the students to deal with the problem(s) in the moral value learning in terms of concept, activity, and evaluation. The story-based learning model can create a productive and effective learning. This research used the research and development (R&D) procedures, comprising: (1) study-exploration phase, held through observation, in-depth interview, and documentation; (2) model development phase, carried out through validation testing by practitioners and experts’ judgments, model revision, and limited and extended trials, and (3) effectiveness testing phase. This research was conducted at State Islamic Senior Secondary Schools and Private Islamic Senior Secondary Schools in Banyumas regency during even and odd semesters 2012-2013. The data of the research were gathered through test, questionnaire, and observation. The data of the research were analyzed by using the quantitative technique of analysis (difference/t test) and the percentage description reflectively. The result of the analysis shows that the competency standard, indicator, strategy, media/source, and evaluation of the moral value learning stated in the syllabus have not reflected the ideal moral value learning concept. In addition, the learning process is very much oriented to cognitive domain. Therefore, the teachers are very much in need of a learning model which can create and encourage the learning motivation and activeness of students in the class and which is effective to reach its objectives.  The findings show that the story-based learning model is very valid and feasible to be a moral value learning model. The effectiveness testing shows that the story-based learning model is able to create a quality learning process and to improve the moral value of students. The response and observation of students also indicate that the teachers and students like the story-based learning model very much. Therefore, the story-based learning model is very suitable to be used in the moral value learning.