Strategies of Islamic Education Teachers in Fostering Student Enthusiasm Through the Treasure Hunt Game-Based Inquiry Model

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Islamic Religious Education (PAI) has a crucial role in shaping the character and morals of students. PAI teachers not only transfer knowledge but also transfer value. Often in learning using monotonous learning models, such as conventional methods including lectures, questions and answers  and  discussions. The use of various learning  models  helps  teachers  to  create an interesting learning atmosphere, prevent boredom, and increase student interest in learning. Teachers at SMP 1 Kedungwuni innovate learning to prevent student boredom in order to foster their enthusiasm, namely by using an inquiry learning model based on a treasure hunt game. This type of research uses field research with a qualitative approach. The research was conducted at SMP 1 Kedungwuni. The results showed that the PAI teacher's strategy in learning using an inquiry model based on a treasure hunt game, the PAI teacher first made a lesson plan for learning steps. Secondly, by implementing this learning model, it can foster student activity, enthusiasm and motivation in participating in PAI learning.