ANALISIS KESULITAN BELAJAR SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN M??? PELAJARAN SEJARAH DI MADRASAH ALIYAH AL-KHAIRAAT AMPI????

History education plays an important role in developing
students’ critical thinking skills, character, and national
values. However, many students still perceive History as a
difficult and less engaging subject because it often requires
memorizing numerous facts, such as historical figures, dates,
and events. This study aims to identify and describe the
learning difficulties experienced by students and to analyze
the factors contributing to these difficulties in the History
subject at Madrasah Aliyah Al-Khairaat Ampibabo. The
research employed a qualitative descriptive approach, with
data collected through observation, interviews, and
documentation. Data analysis was conducted through data
reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The
findings revealed that students experienced difficulties in
understanding materials that required extensive
memorization, recalling historical figures, dates, and events,
and maintaining concentration during lessons. Many
students also demonstrated low interest in History because
they considered the subject monotonous and overloaded
with content. In addition, the midday class schedule often
caused fatigue and drowsiness, while an unconducive
classroom environment reduced students’ focus and
participation. The study found that learning difficulties were
influenced by both internal and external factors. Internal
factors included low learning motivation, limited interest in
the subject, and ineffective study habits. External factors
consisted of limited variation in teaching methods,
insufficient learning resources, and classroom conditions
that did not adequately support effective learning.