TikTok as a Learning Tools: A Case Study on Enhancing Akidah Akhlak at MAN East Lampung

Abstract

This research will focus on how TikTok can be used to augment the delivery of Akidah Akhlak at MAN East Lampung. Considering that students often take to social media, this research seeks to solve the problem of using conventional methods in teaching Akidah Akhlak. The main research question is to determine whether the use of TikTok will increase students’ interest and learning outcomes in this subject. Exploratory surveys, in-depth interviews, and classroom observations were used to gather both qualitative and quantitative data. The surveys and interviews helped in understanding their perception towards TikTok and their experiences with it while observing students in the class helped in directly evaluating how they engaged themselves and participated in the activity in the classroom. The results indicated that students who used TikTok in their study were more engaged and grasped the Akidah Akhlak ideas than the learners who implemented traditional approaches. In particular, the possibility of sharing videos and using image-based content on the TikTok platform made a significant impact on the students’ motivation and reinforcement of the information. Finally, the study finds that incorporating TikTok into the learning process as a strategy for teaching and learning in religious education, with special reference to Akidah Akhlak, can increase students’ participation and understanding. Such findings imply that teachers should adapt to using mainstream social networks as a means of making lessons more vibrant and engaging.