Journal of Quran Sunnah Education & Special Needs

The Contribution of Madrasah Alsagoff Al-Arabiah in Singapore to Islamic Education

Syed Najihuddin Syed Hassan — 2024-12-01

Madrasah Alsagoff Al-Arabiah was built in 1912. Amongst the six madrasahs in Singapore, it is the oldest Islamic school established there. Reaching 111 years old as of 2023, it contains a rich history behind how it was built, its mission and vision, the education system, and its achievements. However, there seems to be a general perceivement amongst the public who thought of madrasahs as a school that focuses only on Islamic subjects when that is not the case. All 6 madrasahs in Singapore strive to offer a holistic educational programme that aims to empower its students with a strong Islamic and secular background. Hence, this study is conducted to look into and analyse the history of Madrasah Alsagoff Al-Arabiah. This includes its background, founder, the alumni, the graduates and much more. This study implements a qualitative approach and uses document analysis. The results of this study shows that the intention behind the establishment of this madrasah is to produce graduates with excellent Islamic qualities through a dual education system that combines secular and religious learning. In conclusion, this study is able to shine light upon its significance in moulding and nourishing a successful Malay Muslim community in Singapore.

Challenges and Solutions in Teaching and Learning for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education Institutions

Hazlin Falina Rosli — 2024-12-01

Raising public awareness about People with Disabilities (PWD) requires addressing

accessibility challenges within the educational systems of higher education institutions (HEIs).

Advocacy efforts and ensuring equal opportunities for PWD demand serious attention. This study

examines the role of academic staff, focusing on fostering an understanding of the needs of PWD

within HEIs using a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews. Five participants were

selected, including academic faculty who work closely with PWD students and PWD students

from various disability categories, such as visual and auditory impairments. The findings indicate

that the ability of academic staff in HEIs is perceived as limited due to insufficient knowledge

of teaching practices. Additionally, the lack of necessary resources and support for PWD students

poses significant challenges for academic staff. Consequently, the study explores the challenges and

responsibilities of educators in incorporating specialized education into higher education. Addressing

these challenges is crucial in strengthening intervention efforts and promoting inclusive discussions

aimed at raising awareness of PWD issues in society.

Kepelbagaian Strategi Pengajaran Al-Quran kepada Murid Masalah Pembelajaran

Nurul Afisah Hussin — 2024-12-01

Students with learning disabilities are students who have various types of challenges in the learning process such as speech, communication and concentration. These challenges have an impact on their achievement in learning the Quran in school. Due to the limited ability of the students, teachers need to choose teaching strategies that are suitable for students in order for learning to be effectively delivered.
The objective of this study is to explore teaching strategies that teachers can use to teach students with disabilities the Quran. The qualitative study uses the document analysis method by examining the Standard Curriculum of Special Education Primary School for students with learning disabilities, the Code of Practice for Special Education for Special Needs Students and the Education (Special Education) Regulations 2013 in Article 8 issued by the relevant Federal Government Gazette with teaching strategies that teachers can use to teach students with learning disabilities. The results of the study found that teachers can use various strategies in teaching the Quran to students with learning disabilities such as student-centred strategies, teacher-centred strategies, material-centred strategies and differentiated teaching strategies. This study suggests that teachers diversify their teaching strategies in teaching Quran for students with learning disabilities.

Abstrak

Murid masalah pembelajaran merupakan murid yang mempunyai pelbagai bentuk halangan dalam proses pembelajaran seperti pertuturan, komunikasi dan daya tumpuan. Perkara tersebut memberi kesan terhadap pencapaian mereka dalam pembelajaran al-Quran di sekolah. Keupayaan murid masalah pembelajaran yang terhad juga menyebabkan guru perlu memilih strategi pengajaran yang sesuai dengan murid supaya pembelajaran dapat disampaikan dengan berkesan. Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk meneroka strategi pengajaran yang boleh digunakan oleh guru untuk mengajar al-Quran kepada murid masalah pembelajaran. Kajian kualitatif ini menggunakan kaedah analisis dokumen dengan meneliti dokumen Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Rendah Pendidikan Khas bagi murid masalah pembelajaran, Kod Amalan Pendidikan Khas Murid Berkeperluan Khas dan Peraturan-Peraturan Pendidikan (Pendidikan Khas) 2013 di dalam Perkara 8 yang dikeluarkan oleh Warta Kerajaan Persekutuan yang berkaitan dengan strategi pengajaran yang boleh digunapakai oleh guru bagi mengajar murid masalah pembelajaran. Hasil dapatan kajian mendapati guru boleh menggunakan pelbagai strategi dalam pengajaran al-Quran kepada murid masalah pembelajaran seperti strategi berpusatkan murid, strategi berpusatkan guru, strategi berpusatkan bahan dan strategi pengajaran terbeza. Kajian ini mencadangkan agar guru mempelbagaikan strategi pengajaran untuk mengajar al-Quran kepada murid masalah pembelajaran.

Play Manners Education: A Storytelling Video For Autistic Children

Maisarah Saidin — 2024-12-01

Children with autism often face challenges in communication and social interaction, which can hinder their learning process, particularly in understanding Islamic values and manners. This study aims to develop a narrative video that focuses on teaching play manners in Islam to children with autism. The video is designed using the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) instructional design model, which provides a structured framework for creating effective educational materials. The tools that used are IbisPaint, FlipaClip, Canva and Capcut for creating a storytelling video. The development process emphasizes the potential of narrative videos, enriched with visual and graphic elements, to enhance the engagement and comprehension of children with autism. A qualitative approach was employed for data collection and analysis, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the target audience’s needs. Structured interviews were conducted with four respondents comprising parents and educators of autistic children to gather feedback and evaluations on the suitability of the produced storytelling video. The findings are expected to benefit parents, educators, and institutions by providing an innovative tool to support the integration of Islamic manners into the daily lives of children with autism.

Penilaian Kebolehgunaan Modul Pengajaran Kemahiran Bacaan Awal bagi Kanak-Kanak Ketidakupayaan Penglihatan Prasekolah

Azizah Awang — 2024-12-01

This study aims to assess the applicability of the Braille Early Reading Skills module based on the a-J+3+6 method for children with visual impairment (CVI) preschool. The main issue under discussion was the absence of specific and structured teaching modules to assist CVI in mastering braille early reading skills during the early stages of education. This is necessary to address deficiencies in fundamental skills such as letter recognition, syllable-sounding, and word-reading. The objective of this study was to assess the level of mastery of CVI in early Braille reading skills as well as teachers' views on the applicability of the module. This study used a qualitative approach that included observational methods, semi-structured interviews with preschool teachers, and analysis of CVI worksheet documents. The findings showed a significant improvement in the mastery of braille early reading skills, with study participants showing progress in letter recognition skills, open syllable sounding skills, and open two-syllable word reading skills. The teachers also noted that this module can assist them in implementing a more structured and effective teaching process. The main contribution of this study is the preparation of modules that are in line with the National Preschool Standard Curriculum for Special Education and support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4), which emphasize quality and inclusive education. However, the limitations of the study, including the small sample size and short duration, require further studies with a wider scope and a longer-term evaluation to confirm the effectiveness of this module.

Abstrak

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menilai kebolehgunaan Modul Kemahiran Bacaan Awal Braille (KeBAB) berasaskan Kaedah A-J+3+6 bagi kanak-kanak ketidakupayaan penglihatan (KKP) prasekolah. Isu utama yang dibincangkan adalah kekurangan modul pengajaran yang khusus dan berstruktur untuk membantu KKP menguasai kemahiran bacaan awal braille pada peringkat awal Pendidikan. Hal ini supaya dapat mengatasi kelemahan dalam penguasaan asas seperti kemahiran mengenal huruf, kemahiran membunyikan suku kata dan kemahiran membaca perkataan. Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk menilai tahap penguasaan KKP terhadap kemahiran bacaan awal braille serta pandangan guru mengenai kebolehgunaan modul tersebut. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang merangkumi kaedah pemerhatian, kaedah temu bual separa berstruktur dengan guru prasekolah dan analisis dokumen terhadap lembaran kerja KKP. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan peningkatan ketara dalam penguasaan kemahiran bacaan awal braille dengan peserta kajian memperlihatkan kemajuan dalam kemahiran mengenal huruf, kemahiran membunyikan suku kata terbuka dan kemahiran membaca perkataan dua suku kata terbuka. Guru-guru juga menyatakan bahawa modul ini dapat membantu mereka dalam proses pengajaran yang lebih berstruktur dan berkesan. Sumbangan utama kajian ini adalah penyediaan modul yang selaras dengan Kurikulum Standard Prasekolah Kebangsaan Pendidikan Khas (KSPKPK) serta menyokong pencapaian Matlamat Pembangunan Lestari (SDG 4) yang menekankan pendidikan berkualiti dan inklusif. Walaupun demikian, limitasi kajian termasuk saiz sampel yang kecil dan tempoh kajian yang singkat memerlukan kajian lanjutan dilakukan dengan skop yang lebih luas dan penilaian jangka panjang untuk mengesahkan keberkesanan modul ini.

Meneroka Amalan Guru Prasekolah Pendidikan Khas Tentang Kesediaan Sekolah Murid Berkeperluan Pendidikan Khas (Prasekolah) Ke Program Pendidikan Inklusif Tahun 1

Siti Qatrunnada Hanis Shariff — 2024-12-01

This study explores the practice of special education preschool teachers on the readiness of preschool students with special educational needs (MBPK) for the inclusive education program year 1. This study uses a qualitative approach. A total of eight special education preschool teachers were selected as survey respondents. The choice is based on their three years of teaching experience in a special education preschool. The study's results showed the effectiveness of teacher readiness practices, teacher assessment practices, and teacher intervention practices in determining the level of readiness of preschool special needs students for the Inclusive Programme year 1. Weaknesses in identifying pupils' problems in basic skills and current levels of development, delay the implementation of early interventions on pupils. Therefore, through this study, the relevant parties should be responsible for providing a school readiness assessment instrument for preschool special needs students with complete guidelines to assist in implementing more effective early intervention by teachers. This is because the readiness of preschool special needs students is very important to achieve high potential during year 1 at primary school.

Abstrak

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk meneroka amalan guru prasekolah pendidikan khas tentang kesediaan sekolah murid berkeperluan pendidikan khas (MBPK) prasekolah ke program pendidikan inklusif tahun 1. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Seramai lapan orang guru prasekolah pendidikan khas telah dipilih sebagai responden kajian. Pilihan dibuat berdasarkan pengalaman mengajar mereka selama tiga tahun di prasekolah pendidikan khas. Hasil kajian menunjukkan keberkesanan amalan kesediaan guru, amalan pentaksiran guru dan amalan intervensi guru dalam menentukan tahap kesediaan MBPK prasekolah ke Program Pendidikan Inklusif (PPI) tahun 1. Kelemahan mengenal pasti masalah murid dalam kemahiran asas dan tahap perkembangan semasa, melambatkan pelaksanaan intervensi awal terhadap murid. Justeru, melalui kajian ini, pihak yang berkenaan perlu bertanggungjawab dalam menyediakan instrumen pentaksiran kesediaan sekolah bagi MBPK prasekolah dengan garis panduan yang lengkap bagi membantu pelaksanaan intervensi awal yang lebih efektif oleh guru. Ini kerana kesediaan sekolah MBPK ke tahun 1 sangat penting untuk mengembangkan potensi murid dengan lebih baik.

The Influence of Tahfiz Education on the Human Soul according to Al-Ghazali's Perspective

Mohd Solahuddin Shahruddin — 2024-12-01

Tahfiz education is the process of memorizing the holy Qur’an, holds a special place in Islamic tradition and education. Beyond the mere act of memorization, it is believed to have a profound impact on the human soul according to Al-Ghazali. Al-Ghazali's interpretation of the holy Qur'an is extremely important since it is the kalamullah and contains no slight falsity. Man might go through tazkiyah al-nafs (a process of soul purification) by memorizing and keeping the holy Qur’an. The objective of this article is to understand the concept of the human soul according to al-Ghazali concepts. Another is, to analyse among the huffaz about the process of tadabbur contemplation can lead to a deeper understanding of hablu min Allah and hablu min anas. According to Al-Ghazali, the effects from the tahfiz education will produce the young generation like a light that shines on the human soul. While the methodology of this article certainly it more focus on qualitative methods during this paper. From al-Ghazali perspective is focus on constructional of human being developing methods. In the certain part of al-Ghazali said about the individuals acknowledge potential educational benefits such as improved huffaz himself. The effects of placed significant emphasis on the necessity of approaching the holy Qur’an with reverence, respect, and comprehension, as stated in Adab al-Qur’an. Through the immersion in tahfiz education, it will produce a generation that possesses physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual strength. Simultaneously, in line with the strong influence through the cultivation of huffaz, it will have an impact on the nobility of the community's character. Moreover, its effects on the nation will impact individuals who prioritize the values of knowledge and technology.