Learning Methods and Approaches from the Perspective of Islamic Educational Psychology

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the concept, methods, and learning approaches in Islamic Education from the perspective of Islamic Educational Psychology. Using a qualitative library research approach, this study explores the relationship between teaching methods and the psychological principles underlying human development in Islamic education. The findings show that learning in the Islamic context emphasizes the holistic development of the soul, intellect, heart, and spirit. Effective teaching methods such as exemplary (uswah hasanah), habituation (ta‘wīdīyah), storytelling, discussion, and question–answer are proven to internalize Islamic values while fostering intellectual, emotional, and spiritual intelligence. The integration of Islamic psychology in learning not only supports academic achievement but also shapes students’ character and moral awareness. Therefore, the study concludes that the implementation of learning methods based on Islamic educational psychology contributes significantly to achieving the ultimate goal of Islamic education, namely forming insan kāmil a whole, faithful, and moral human being.