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This study aims to achieve several main objectives in order to overcome the existing problems and improve the effectiveness of PjBL in Islamic Education learning.  The research method used in this study is descriptive qualitative research, which aims to understand and describe the implementation of Project-based Learning (PjBL) in the context of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning. This research focuses on an in-depth exploration of the experiences and views of educators and learners regarding the implementation of PjBL. The results of this study show that the implementation of Project-based Learning (PjBL) at SMPN 1 Sungai Sariak revealed several key findings. Teacher readiness is a crucial factor in the implementation of PjBL, with the main challenges being concept understanding, pedagogical skills, and limited resources and administrative support. Despite enthusiasm, teachers require ongoing training and improved access to resources. The impact of PjBL on learners' understanding showed improvements in cognitive, affective and psychomotor aspects, strengthening understanding of religious concepts, critical thinking skills, and student motivation and engagement. PjBL also develops 21st century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication, although challenges related to resources and time remain. Overall, despite significant challenges, PjBL has great potential to improve the quality of learning at SMPN 1 Sungai Sariak with proper support and management.

Researchers conducted research at SDN 04 Birugo based on the difficulty of slow learner students in understanding the lessons being taught. Slow learner children have difficulty reading so the tasks given by teachers to slow learner children cannot answer the tasks given by PAI teachers. This research aims to determine the problems of learning Islamic Religious Education among Slow Learner students at SDN 04 Birugo. This problem is researched using descriptive qualitative research methods which aim to describe and analyze phenomena and events, social activities, attitudes, beliefs, thoughts of people individually and in groups using field research. Data collection was carried out using observation, interviews and documentation techniques. The key informants in this research were the class IV Islamic Religious Education teacher at SDN 04 Birugo and the supporting informants for class IV slow learner students. To analyze the data, researchers grouped it based on existing problems. Based on the results of research conducted by researchers, the results show that slow learner students tend to feel inferior and consider themselves to be an obstacle to the learning process for other friends. Feelings of inferiority are seen in slow learner students at the stage of understanding lessons and completing assignments. There are two factors that cause difficulties in reading, writing and memorizing, namely the classroom environment and outside the classroom. Boredom occurs because they are not really serious about learning, but from the problems that occurred there were 3 slow learner students whose problems were slightly more resolved.

The role of learning methods is very important during the teaching and learning process. The success of learners' learning depends largely on the methods used by the teacher. Successful learning can be seen with the objectives of the learning contained in the Learning Implementation Plan (RPP) that has been formulated. In addition, learning methods and strategies play a role in activating students during the learning process, this is important so that students are not easily bored and understand the subject matter easily and are able to apply it in everyday life. The purpose of this service is to increase student activeness in discussing problems in learning they face. Learning results show that the method used is very effective as evidenced by the enthusiasm of students in participating in learning activities so that it can increase student enthusiasm for learning, especially in PAI subjects.