The aim of this study is to describe the work situation variables, achievement motivation on the
performance of Islamic education (PAI) lecturer in creating effective learning in the Department of PAI. This
study is a combination of quantitative and qualitative methodss (mixed methods) obtained from observation,
questionnaire, interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed through statistics. Qualitative data were
analyzed by using data reduction, categorization, and data verification and conclusions. The working
athmosphere contributes 48.7% to the influence on the lecturer performance work and the motivation
contributes 43.0% to the impact on the lecturer performance. Work situation and achievement motivation
respectively affect the work performance of 58.3%. Learning approach used is expository approach, the inquiry,
and emotional approach. It was also used PAKEM approach and an approach that is Andragogy. The learning
method applied in this research is multi method in the form of active active learning. PAI lecturers used printed
media, dicussion paper, and electronic media.
Keywords: Effective learning, PAI, performance.