Tahfiz model ulul albab teacher’s readiness and understanding in implementing and facilitating 21st century learning

• Main Authors: Muhammad Isa, Rabi'atul Athirah, Mohd Saad, Mohd Faizulamri, Mohamad, Sabri, Abdul Majid, Latifah, Nik Abdullah, Nik Md. Saiful Azizi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Karabuk University 2021
• Subjects: BP134.S3 Quran and Science; BPL Islamic education; L Education (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/93892/7/93892_Tahfiz%20model%20ulul%20albab%20teacher%E2%80%99s%20readiness.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/93892/; https://zenodo.org/record/5552631/files/2-TAHFIZ%20MODEL%20ULUL%20ALBAB.docx?download=1
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

The study was conducted to see the extent of readiness and understanding of Maharat al-Quran teachers in Ulul Albab Model Tahfiz Secondary School towards the 21st Century Learning (PAK 21). The 21st Century Learning is an educational process that emphasizes active learning and is student-centered based on the elements that have been outlined. PAK 21 is an approach introduced by the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) through the implementation of teaching based on the Primary School Standard Curriculum (KSSR) and the Secondary School Standard Curriculum (KSSM). Teachers’ readiness and understanding of Learning and facilitation (PdPc) helped to determining effective teaching strategies in the classroom. Therefore, this study was conducted to explore the readiness and understanding of Maharat al-Quran teachers, especially regarding the PAK 21. This study was qualitative in nature involving four TMUA teachers who teach Form Four Maharat al-Quran from different schools. Semi-structured interviews were used throughout the data collection process. The data obtained were analyzed using Atlast.ti 8. Themes were formed based on the data that had been collected. The findings of the study showed that the teachers were ready and understand PAK 21 and successfully implemented the teaching of Maharat al-Quran based on the PAK 21 learning elements in an orderly manner. Therefore, the writing of this article suggested a continuous guidance from the administration and policy makers to strengthen the knowledge and application of PAK 21 among Maharat al- Quran teachers.