Digital Media and School Environment as Predictors of Learning Interest in Islamic Education: Evidence from Indonesia’s Integrated Islamic Schools

Authors

  • Andini Afiatus Sholehah Ahmad Dahlan Institute of Probolinggo
  • Benny Prasetiya Ahmad Dahlan Institute of Probolinggo
  • Abebe Tewachew College of Teacher Education, Bahir Dar University
Digital media, school environment, learning interest, Islamic Education, Indonesia

This study examines how digital learning media and the school environment function as predictors of students’ learning interest in Islamic Education within Indonesia’s Integrated Islamic Schools. Using a quantitative approach and multiple linear regression analysis, data were collected through a validated and reliable questionnaire administered to all 103 students of SMP IT Permata Probolinggo using saturated sampling. The findings show that digital learning media (p = 0.003; t = 3.018) and the school environment (p = 0.005; t = 2.873) each have a significant partial effect on students’ learning interest. Simultaneously, both variables significantly predict learning interest (p = 0.000) with an R² value of 0.660, indicating that 66% of the variance in learning interest is explained by the two predictors. These results confirm that the integration of interactive digital media and a conducive school environment is essential for enhancing student engagement and interest in Islamic Education. Schools must therefore optimize technology-supported learning while strengthening an academically supportive environment.

Penelitian ini mengkaji bagaimana media pembelajaran digital dan lingkungan sekolah berperan sebagai prediktor minat belajar Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) di Sekolah Islam Terpadu di Indonesia. Pendekatan kuantitatif digunakan dengan analisis regresi linier berganda. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner yang telah diuji validitas dan reliabilitasnya, melibatkan seluruh 103 siswa SMP IT Permata Probolinggo melalui teknik sampling jenuh. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa media pembelajaran digital (p = 0,003; t = 3,018) dan lingkungan sekolah (p = 0,005; t = 2,873) berpengaruh signifikan secara parsial terhadap minat belajar siswa. Secara simultan, kedua variabel juga berpengaruh signifikan (p = 0,000) dengan nilai R² sebesar 0,660, yang berarti 66% variasi minat belajar dijelaskan oleh kedua prediktor tersebut. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa integrasi media digital interaktif dan lingkungan sekolah yang kondusif sangat penting untuk meningkatkan keterlibatan dan minat belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran PAI. Sekolah perlu mengoptimalkan pembelajaran berbasis teknologi dan sekaligus memperkuat iklim pembelajaran yang mendukung. 

2025-11-17
2025-11-17

How to Cite

“Digital Media and School Environment As Predictors of Learning Interest in Islamic Education: Evidence from Indonesia’s Integrated Islamic Schools”. Journal of Islamic Education Research 6, no. 4 (November 17, 2025): 459–478. Accessed December 19, 2025. https://jier.uinkhas.ac.id/index.php/jier/article/view/530.

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