TEACHER CREATIVITY IN ISLAMIC CULTURAL HISTORY SUBJECT TO FOSTER STUDENTS’ LEARNING INTEREST AMONG ZOOMER GENERATION AT MAS TELADAN UJUNG KUBU

Abstract

This study aims to explore the role of teacher creativity in the subject Therefore, teachers need to apply innovative and interactive teaching approaches. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method with data collected through observation, interviews, and document study. The findings reveal that SKI teachers’ creativity, demonstrated through the use of game-based methods such as ball relays, the integration of digital media like YouTube videos, and a friendly and communicative teaching style, successfully created an engaging learning atmosphere. In addition, the teachers’ wise and polite attitudes contributed to shaping students’ positive character. Although many teachers still rely on conventional methods, this study emphasizes the importance of innovation in teaching to foster students’ learning interest. Thus, the creativity of SKI teachers at MAS Teladan Ujung Kubu proves effective in nurturing the learning interest of Generation Z students, making the learning process more meaningful and positively impacting the development of students’ competencies in the digital era of Islamic Cultural History (SKI) in enhancing the learning interest of Generation Z students at MAS Teladan Ujung Kubu. Generation Z, who were raised in the digital era, possess unique characteristics that influence their learning methods.