Bridging Science and Faith: Needs Analysis for an E-Module Based Socio-scientific Issues with Qur’anic-Hadith Integration in Junior High Schools

Abstract

In science education, students are expected not only to acquire scientific knowledge but also to comprehend socio-scientific issues within their societal contexts and recognize the natural order of the universe as a manifestation of Allah SWT's divine power. This study aimed to: 1) identify learning resources currently used by students to understand Earth's layers and natural disasters; 2) determine the types of learning resources that require development for science instruction; and 3) analyze the needs for developing a Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI)-based e-module integrated with Qur’anic verses and Hadiths. Employing a Research and Development (R&D) methodology adapted from Borg and Gall, data were collected through online questionnaires administered to 20 seventh-grade students at MTs An Najah Pekanbaru. Qualitative descriptive analysis revealed three key findings: 1) Primary learning resources included textbooks, student worksheets, and animated videos, 2) E-modules were identified as necessary for enhancing comprehension of Earth's layers and disasters, and 3) While 100% of students had never used SSI-based e-modules, 95% had prior exposure to learning materials integrating Qur’anic verses and Hadiths. These results underscore the demand for faith-integrated digital resources that bridge science education with Islamic perspectives.