FORMULATION OF AN INTERACTIVE EVALUATION MODEL BASED ON AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) FOR STRENGTHENING RELIGIOUS MODERATION VALUES IN THE ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CURRICULUM

Abstract

This study examines an interactive evaluation model based on Augmented Reality (AR) designed to strengthen religious moderation values in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning. The research employed a pretest posttest control group design involving 180 eighth-grade students from five junior high schools (Palopo, North Toraja, and Tomoni). Students in the experimental group participated in AR-based evaluation simulations presenting social moral situations (such as fair decision-making, tolerance, and balance), while the control group used conventional evaluation methods. The results revealed a significantly higher score increase in the AR group, with an average posttest score of 86.3 compared to 76.4 in the control group, corresponding to gains of approximately +21% (AR) and +8% (control). Each moderation indicator particularly tolerance, fairness, and balance showed improvement, and further analysis indicated a positive relationship between AR usage intensity and learning outcomes. These findings suggest that AR-based evaluation is more engaging, meaningful, and effective for both assessing and fostering religious moderation values. The model can be integrated into the PAI curriculum and adapted for other value-based subjects, provided that device readiness and teacher support are ensured.