Analysis of Instructional Needs and General Instructional Objectives in Islamic Religious Education (IRE) Learning: An Integrated Literature Review

Islamic Religious Education (IRE) learning in Indonesia still faces various obstacles, especially in terms of mismatch between learning objectives and the actual needs of students. The lack of analysis of instructional needs and the weak formulation of general instructional objectives (GIO) are one of the main factors that cause the low relevance and effectiveness of IRE learning. This study aims to analyze the concept, urgency, and systematic steps in the implementation of instructional needs analysis and GIO formulation, by referring to the Dick and Carey model-based instructional design approach. The method used is library research, by reviewing relevant primary and secondary literature from scientific journals, books, and academic proceedings in the last ten years. Data is analyzed through content analysis techniques to produce theoretical synthesis and solutions of practice. The results of the study show that the implementation of structured needs analysis allows for accurate identification of learning performance gaps, while the GIO formulated from these results can direct the learning process in a more focused and oriented manner towards complete learning outcomes. The Dick and Carey model proved to be an effective systematic framework for integrating the process of needs analysis and goal formulation into the overall IRE learning design cycle. This study concludes that the application of these two initial components is a crucial step in improving the quality of IRE learning conceptually and applicatively.