International Journal of Islamic Studies Higher Education

Analyzing the Problems of Arabic Language Learning in Higher Education

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Arabic language learning in higher education has an important role in shaping students' linguistic competence, especially in Islamic-based institutions. However, its implementation in practice often faces challenges that affect the teaching-learning process. This article aims to analyze the problems of Arabic language learning in higher education, identify the source of the problems, and offer solutions to the learning that is carried out. This analysis uses a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach by following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. This article screened 20 articles from Scopus and Google Scholar indexed journals published between 2018-2024. The results of the analysis show that there are four main problems, first the low competence of lecturers in applying learning methods, second the lack of utilization of educational technology in the learning process, third the limitations of teaching materials, fourth the low motivation of students in learning Arabic. These findings indicate that learning Arabic requires new approaches, such as the integration of digital-based technology, continuous training for lecturers, and the provision of teaching materials tailored to the needs and interests of students. The four results of this analysis are expected to provide insights for curriculum development and more effective Arabic learning methods. For future researchers, it is hoped that the results of this analysis can be the main reference and for lecturers, curriculum developers and policy designers in overcoming the challenges of learning Arabic in higher education and improving the quality of graduates who have superior linguistic competence.

An Analysis of Linguistic Intelligence in Gifted and Talented Children of Muslim Schools

Regina Dwijayanti, Syafrimen Syafril — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The lack of understanding from educators and parents of linguistic intelligence in gifted and talented children in Muslim schools can hinder children's linguistic development. For this reason, this research aims to analyze in depth the stages of linguistic intelligence in gifted and talented children, who show extraordinary abilities in speaking, listening, reading and writing. So that this research will produce complex research to find out the stages of linguistic intelligence in gifted and talented children for early childhood. This research uses the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method with Nvivo 12 software. 35 relevant articles were analyzed through thematic coding to identify data patterns. As a result, five stages of linguistic intelligence were found: i) pre-linguistic (0-2 years), ii) vocabulary acquisition (2-3 years), iii) early simple sentences (3-4 years), iv) complex sentences (4-5 years), and v) narratives and stories. This research confirms the importance of creating an age-appropriate educational environment and appropriate stimulation to accelerate the linguistic development of gifted children.

Analysis of High School Learners on Zakat and Waqf Management Program at Islamic Higher Education: A Mixed Methods Approach

Widi Nopiardo, Asrida Asrida, Fitri Mariyani — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Zakat and Waqf Management Study Program always tries to socialize this Study Program to high school students or equivalent, so that the Study Program is in demand by students who want to continue to the university level. If this Study Program is not recognized by high school students, then the tendency is to get challenges in students' interest in it. This study aims to explain the perceptions of high school students towards the Zakat and Waqf Management Study Program at Islamic Religious Universities. This type of research is mixed methods with an explanatory mixed method design approach. Data collection techniques through questionnaires, interviews and documentation. The number of informants for questionnaires and interviews was 99 people. Data analysis techniques through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Quantitative data analysis techniques use SPSS while qualitative data analysis techniques use thematic methods. Data validity assurance techniques through source triangulation. Both data analysis results show that the perceptions of most informants are positive and good towards this Study Program. Regarding the percentage index of the perception variable items, the average percentage index is 79.92. Thus it can be interpreted that the percentage score interval means good, because it is in the interval 60-79.99%. Based on in-depth interviews conducted, information was obtained that in general, high school students in Tanah Datar Regency had a good perception of the Zakat and Waqf Management Study Program at Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar. The benefit of this research is to help the development of the Zakat and Waqf Management Study Program in socializing it to high school students.

Implementation of the Context, Input, Process, Product Model in Evaluating Islamic Education Institutions

Nazahah Ulin Nuha, Achmad Faridi, Tobroni Tobroni — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Institutional evaluation in Islamic education has an important role in improving the quality of education. Evaluation not only focuses on learning outcomes, but also analyzes various aspects of the education system, including curriculum, teaching methods, and institutional management. So it aims to integrate Islamic values in educational evaluation using the Context, Input, Process, Product model. This approach is expected to create a holistic evaluation that is balanced between academic and spiritual dimensions, while contributing to the development of Islam-based education. This article uses a qualitative method with a content analysis approach to collect and analyze information related to institutional evaluation. Data were obtained from various sources, such as books, research articles, and scientific journals relevant to institutional evaluation, then analyzed using Miles and Huberman's thematic data analysis technique. The main idea of the article Integration of Islamic values of context, input, process, product model in educational evaluation is to adapt the context, input, process, and product evaluation model by integrating Islamic values. This aims to create an educational evaluation system that is not only oriented towards academic aspects, but also builds Islamic character. This article offers a holistic evaluation framework that combines modern approaches with Islamic spiritual and moral principles to improve the overall quality of education.

Making Learning Fun to Educate Early Childhood Spiritual Intelligence

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The developmental aspect of spiritual intelligence is important and the most fundamental among other intelligences, as it contributes to the formation of a character with integrity, empathy and morality. The importance of developing spiritual intelligence begins at an early age, which can help children understand the values of life. This study aims to improve the spiritual intelligence of early childhood (5-6 years) through role play. This type of research is classroom action research carried out in 2 cycles of 3 meetings each cycle with research subjects totaling fifteen children consisting of six boys and nine girls. Data is collected through observation by observing and recording the symptoms that appear on the object under study and documentation is obtained through archives and documents from early childhood education institutions. The research process was carried out starting from the planning stage, action implementation, observation, and reflection. The results showed an increase in early childhood spiritual intelligence through role-playing, where in the first aspect it has reached a high level of spiritual intelligence, namely 14 people with a percentage of 93.3% in the category of developing as expected. For the second aspect, 13 children were able to behave honestly, politely, and respectfully to friends and teachers with a percentage of 86.6% in the category of developing as expected, and for the third aspect, children have self-confidence through role play obtained by 14 people with a percentage of 93.3%. The results revealed that role play is an important alternative to improve spiritual intelligence for early childhood and the results of this study can be used as initial data for subsequent researchers in studying this problem in different contexts and issues.