ANALISIS FAKTOR PENYEBAB RENDAHNYA MINAT BELAJAR PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM (PAI) DITINJAU DARI MOTIVASI INTRINSIK DAN EKSTRINSIK SISWA KELAS XI DI SMA NEGERI 1 SAROLANGUN

Abstract

This study aims to analyze students' level of interest in learning Islamic Religious Education (PAI) and the factors causing low learning interest, viewed from the intrinsic and extrinsic motivation of eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Sarolangun. The academic concern underlying this study is the preliminary finding that some students showed low engagement during PAI lessons, such as paying little attention to the teacher's explanation, rarely asking questions, and tending to be passive in class discussions. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving the school principal, the PAI teacher, and eleventh-grade students. The results show that students' overall interest in learning PAI is fairly good, although it is not evenly distributed among all students. Intrinsic factors contributing to low learning interest include a lack of awareness of the importance of PAI, low motivation and willingness to learn, the perception that the lessons are unengaging, low self-confidence, and underdeveloped study habits. Extrinsic factors include a lack of variation in teaching methods, underutilized instructional media, peer influence, insufficient family support, and a less conducive learning environment. The study concludes that improving students' interest in learning PAI requires synergy between strengthening students' intrinsic motivation and optimizing extrinsic support from teachers, schools, peers, and families