Pendidikan STEM dan Bahasa Arab sering terpisah dalam kurikulum di sekolah. Pembangunkan modul yang dikenali A4STEM bagi pengajaran dan pembelajaran bahasa Arab dalam subjek sains tulen adalah satu usaha merapatkan jurang yang ada. Kajian ini dirangka bagimenilai keberkesanan modul A4STEM di kalangan murid pintar berbakat di Kolej GENIUS Insan (KGI) Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). Dengan pendekatan integrasi Ilmu Naqli dan Aqli (INAQ), modul interaktif bersepadu dalam platform “Massive Open Online Courses” (MOOC) telah dibangunkan. Kajian kualitatif ini melibatkan empat orang murid yang terdiri daripada dua orang murid lelaki dan dua orang murid perempuan KGI. Sampel kajian telah ditemu bual dan analisis teksperbualan telah ditranskrip secara manual. Kajian menunjukkan keberkesanan modul A4STEM dengan kandungan MOOC yang difahami dan menarik. Modul A4STEM sesuai dan berkesan dalam meningkatkan penguasaan Bahasa Arab dan STEM. Ianya berpotensi untuk dibangunkan dengan lebih komprehensif dan dilaksanakan di institusi pendidikan lain yang menerapkan subjek STEM dalam kursus bahasa Arab mereka.

The current models of gifted and talented education have always been based on the established curriculum designed on the parameters set by the standards in many western countries. While the concepts and ideas are relevant and proven, a Muslim gifted institution must take other considerations in the policy and implementation aspects to cater to the needs of gifted Muslim community. While main goal of gifted education is the student’s intelligent and talent development, the gifted Muslim student has additional areas of development that must be taken into consideration. Many mainstream gifted education models stress on the high academic performers or strong STEM-inclined individuals who displayed strong interest and academic achievement in science subjects. The Muslim gifted students have additional parameters such as religious inclination and interest combined with the Quran memorisation, hadith and Islamic references understanding. This study examines the existing literature on gifted and talented education models and adopts some core elements for the conceptualization of gifted curriculum for Muslim students, focusing on the fundamental elements of Islamic education philosophy. Applying qualitative method, the existing literature are reviewed systematically, and their educational philosophies analysed and compared. Based on the review and analysis, this paper proposes a conceptual framework on the integrated model of existing gifted philosophies from the western and Islamic perspective. The discussion has been framed specifically around the design and implementation of gifted and talented education in Malaysia. This paper will offer a guide to the development of integrated curriculum model – one which is based on the existing models both on the Western and Islamic ideas on gifted education. For gifted institutions adopting this guideline, it will serve as a working policy and implementation framework.

For many years, educational researchers have been challenged to prove and justify the effective use of computers in teaching and learning in the classroom. In reviewing the antecedents of computer use in education, many studies have adopted a relatively restricted perspective and confined their research to only technology-based variables, namely students’ attitudes towards computers and their experience in using the computer. In contrast, this study includes an investigation of teachers’ educational perceptions (constructivist beliefs, traditional beliefs) as an antecedent of computer use, while regulating the influence of technology-related variables (computer experience, general computer attitudes) and demographic variables (gender, age). For identifying the distinction in the determinants of computer use in the classroom, multilevel modelling was used (N = 525). For assess primary school teachers’ use of computers in supporting the pedagogical process, an adapted version of the “Class Use of Computers” scale of van Braak et al. (2004) was used. It basically explained the various forms of computer use among primary school teachers, supporting the hypothesis that “teachers’ beliefs are significant determinants in explaining why teachers adopt computers in the classroom.” Concerning the effect of computer experience, general computer attitudes and gender, the findings indicate a positive impact of constructivist beliefs on the classroom use of computers. The use of computers in the classroom is negatively affected by Traditional views.

Pandemic COVID-19 has taught Malaysians to live in the new norm. The daily life and activities of society have now changed. One of the areas affected by this pandemic is in the education sector either at the primary level or Institutions of Higher Learning. It requires every student to adapt to the online teaching and learning system (T&L) rather than the existing conventional system. This adaptation process requires students to have appropriate coping strategies to cope with the academic pressures that occur. This study aims to examine the impact of stress on psychological well-being on students. This is a quantitative study using a descriptive and inferential analysis through Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. The study involved 210 students of Mahaad Al-Sabirin (MAAS) selected through a random sampling method. The questionnaire consists of three parts that consist of demographic information, stress, and psychological well-being. The result showed there is a relationship between stress and psychological well-being among students (r = .477). In Malaysia, research related to the challenges of online learning during the new norm that creates stress is limited and minimal. Therefore, this study can be a platform and a new source of reference especially for educational institutions in this country to ensure that the online learning system can be implemented efficiently and utilized optimally by every student in Malaysia

The manuscript Kitab Tabaqat al-Umam serves as a crucial reference due to Sa‘id al-Andalusi’s writings on the conceptualization of science from both historical and philosophical perspectives, thereby providing a profound understanding of the term al-‘ulum. The scientific advancements chronicled in this manuscript significantly contributed to the progress of civilizations in India, Persia, Chaldea, Greece, Rome, Egypt, Arabia, Andalusia, and Israel from the medieval period to the 10th century. This study investigates the early historical development of the nations documented in Kitab Tabaqat al-Umam, with the aim of identifying the initial stages of scientific knowledge development that played vital roles within these societies. Additionally, this research aims to propose strategies for the mastery of scientific knowledge through an in-depth epistemological analysis, focusing on the significance, functions, and contributions of science within these civilizations. The findings indicate that intellectuals in many advanced civilizations regarded science as a form of knowledge essential for nation-building and societal advancement. The study corroborates the view that Andalusia experienced a rapid development of science, establishing itself as a center of scientific knowledge for nearly 800 years in the European region. This is evidenced by the high literacy rates among its population, in stark contrast to the underdeveloped and largely illiterate populations in other parts of Europe during the same period.

The current models of gifted and talented education have always been based on the established curriculum designed on the parameters set by the standards in many western countries. While the concepts and ideas are relevant and proven, a Muslim gifted institution has to take other considerations in the policy and implementation aspects to cater to the needs of gifted Muslim community. While main goal of gifted education is the student’s intelligent and talent development, the gifted Muslim student has additional areas of development that have to be taken into consideration. Many mainstream gifted education models stress on the high academic performers or strong STEMinclined individuals who displayed high interest and academic achievement in science subjects. The Muslim gifted students have additional parameters such as religious inclination and interests with focus on the Quran memorisation, hadith and Islamic references understanding. This study examines the existing literature on gifted and talented education models and adopts some core elements for the conceptualization of gifted curriculum for Muslim students, focusing on the fundamental elements of Islamic education philosophy. Applying qualitative method, the existing literature is reviewed systematically, and their educational philosophies are analysed and compared. Based on the review and analysis, this paper proposes a conceptual framework on the integrated model of existing gifted philosophies from the western and Islamic perspective. The discussion has been framed specifically around the design and implementation of gifted and talented education in Malaysia. This paper will offer a guide to the development of integrated curriculum model—one which is based on the existing models both on the Western and Islamic ideas of gifted education. For gifted institutions adopting this guideline, it will serve as a working policy and implementation framework.

The project manager plays an important role in ensuring that the project he or she manages is completed on time, cost, and quality that has been set. To be a project manager, it takes a superior character to be a leader in project management. Typically, the characters that are often expressed are of a physical, technical, and skillful nature. For example, experienced, good at communicating, and have good technical skills. However, apart from those characters, characters of a spiritual nature should also be present among project managers. This is because it can be a bulwark to them from committing negative acts such as corruption and embezzlement. Accordingly, this study aims to identify and analyze the characters of project managers according to the Qur’an by focusing on surah al-Mu’minun verses 1-11. The identification and analysis are based on document review methods and qualitative content analysis methods. The results of the study found that the characters that need to be present in a Muslim project manager according to surah al-Mu'minun verses 1-11 are like always keeping prayers and understanding the philosophy of prayer, avoiding useless actions and conversations, paying zakat, curbing lust and always maintaining self -esteem, as well as maintaining trust and promises. The implication is that the spiritual character can not only increase faith in Allah SWT but also enable the project manager to implement the demands of parallel work following the requirements of Islamic law.

Andalusia adalah satu semenanjung di benua Eropah yang terkenal dengan pembangunan tamadun sains apabila umat Islam menguasai pemerintahan negara tersebut. Agama Islam menjadi agama rasmi di Andalusia selama lebih 800 tahun bermula bulan Ramadan tahun 92 Hijrah hingga Rabi‘al-Awwal 898 Hijrah. Walau bagaimanapun agama lain seperti Kristian Katolik dan Yahudi diberi kebebasan mempraktikkan kepercayaan mereka. Kebangkitan Islam di Andalusia yang seiring dengan kemajuan telah mencetuskan banyak perubahan melalui proses interaksi dalam pergaulan antara pelbagai agama dan etnik. Penulisan ini meninjau tahap penerimaan dan pengamalan bukan Muslim di Andalusia yang dikenali sebagai Musta’rib terhadap proses integrasi kaum, kehidupan beragama dan cara hidup. Berdasarkan kajian perpustakaan, maklumat yang diketengahkan akan memberi fokus kepada amalan dan penerimaan mereka dalam kehidupan seharian secara harmoni dengan masyarakat Muslim. Secara umumnya masyarakat Musta’rib boleh menerima bahkan mengamalkan ajaran Muslim secara sukarela.

Dewasa kini, dapat kita lihat berlakunya peningkatan masalah kesihatan mental dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia. Terdapat pelbagai faktor yang menyumbang kepada peningkatan masalah ini. Ia termasuklah kesan pandemik COVID-19 dan situasi bencana alam yang luarbisa dan berlaku dengan lebih kerap kebelakangan ini. Situasi yang berlaku ini semestinya mengundang trauma kepada yang mengalaminya. Justeru, kajian ini dijalankan untuk meneroka pendekatan Ibn Qayyim al-Jauziyah bagi pesakit kecelaruan stres pasca-trauma dalam mencapai kebahagiaan. Kajian ini merupakan kajian kualitatif menggunakan kaedah kajian kepustakaan. Data yang diperolehi telah dianalisis melalui kaedah analisis kandungan. Berdasarkan pendekatan Ibn Qayyim al-Jauziyah, terdapat lima kaedah yang boleh diaplikasikan oleh pesakit kecelaruan stres pasca-trauma dalam mencapai kebahagiaan iaitu pembersihan hati dan jiwa, kekuatan iman dan kematangan ilmu, bersyukur ketika diberi nikmat, bersabar ketika ditimpa musibah dan memohon keampunan ketika telah terjerumus dalam dosa. Konklusinya, dapatan kajian ini dipercayai dapat menyumbang kepada peningkatan tahap kesedaran badan-badan bertanggungjawab dalam mengaplikasikan elemen-elemen kebahagian melalui pendekatan Ibn Qayyim Al-Jauziyah ini dalam membantu mengurangkan statistik masalah kesihatan mental di Malaysia

Dysarthria berlaku apabila otot lidah yang digunakan untuk bercakap menjadi lemah atau sukar dikawal. Dysarthria juga menyebabkan pertuturan perlahan dan sukar difahami. Bagi mereka yang menghidapi keadaan ini akan mengalami kesukaran untuk membacaAl-Quran atau mempelajari ilmu tajwid terutamanya buat kali pertama. Hal ini amat penting untuk diatasi kerana ia melibatkan 'Rukun Qauli' iaitu surah Al-Fatihah yang dibaca dalam solat supaya solat sah.Dalam erti kata lain sebutan huruf-huruf hijaiyyah mesti disebut dengan makhraj yang betul.Oleh itu, adalah sangat penting untuk menyelesaikan sebutan pesakit Dysarthria. Penyelidikan ini akan membantu meningkatkan keyakinan guru dan pesakitserta menjadikan pendidikan Al-Quran sebagai subjekyang menarikdan sangat mudah dipelajari. Kajian ini akan meningkatkan keberkesanan pengidap Dysarthria dan kepada individu yang mengalami kesukaran membaca ayat-ayat al-Quran supaya tiada lagi alasan diberikan untuk membacanya dengan betul. Guru mempunyai pelbagai pilihan sama ada menunjukkan lakaran lukisanatau menunjukkanlidah mereka (yang berada di dalam mulut) atau menggunakan video MRI untuk menerangkan kepada pelajar tentang kedudukan huruf Al-Quran.

This study covers the need to prepare suitable activities for the language enrichment programme for the gifted students. MOOC as a social learning platform for students at the lower secondary is a new approach for the gifted students as they could enrol and go through them at their own pace. This study discovers whether the gifted students could benefit from the language enrichment programme using this social learning platform. An online questionnaire was distributed to all Foundation 1, 2 and 3 students of Kolej GENIUS Insan who participated in the pilot programme developed by Open Learning Malaysia. The students also wrote their reflection on the use of MOOC in their journal. Their responses were analysed and reported using descriptive statistics and content analysis. Students acknowledged that the activities were interesting and engaging. They could understand the MOOC instructions easily and clearly. Majority enjoyed peer engagement features such as comments and likes. However, the user interface and navigation were considered tough because students were not used to the platform. They also thought the lessons and activities helped them learn English. The findings revealed the potential of social learning platform to offer flexible learning experience. It could also assist the preparation of suitable materials and activities in a language enrichment programme for gifted students. Teaching and learning process could happen anywhere and anytime providing that students are motivated to complete the activities in the courses. For gifted students, this platform offers independent learning and acceleration at their own pace.

Students for gifted program are usually selected using the traditional methods of identification (i.e., IQ and standardized achievement tests). Even for Malaysia gifted education program known as GENIUS program, the established methods such as intelligence tests are the yardstick for selecting students who are identified as gifted. GENIUS Insan, however, is a program that requires the gifted students to not only achieve high score in the standardized intelligence test, but also display the ability to memorize verses of Quran and recite them according to the correct tajweed (rules of Quran recitation). The students are also required to memorize the verses in a specific given amount of time. This study analyzed the identification process for gifted Muslim students for the 2021 cohort of KOLEJ GENIUS INSAN, USIM in using Quran memorization as a method in identifying the qualified students for the program. The process involved a group of 232 candidates who had managed to score 130 marks and above in the standardized intelligence tests known as UKM1 and UKM2. These students were later tested individually for their ability to memorize and recite the selected verses pre-arranged for them. Those who fulfilled the criteria set by the college were offered to join the program at Kolej GENIUS Insan. Analyzing and understanding the data of the selection process and the outcome of the organized memorization test would help address the need to improve the identification method and make this selection process an effective way in drafting gifted and talented Muslim students to Kolej GENIUS Insan, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia.

Manuskrip Kitab Tabaqat al-Umam menjadi rujukan kerana penulisan Sa‘id al-Andalusi berhubung dengan tasawwur sains dari aspek pensejarahan dan falsafah sains memberi makna sebenar terhadap istilah al-‘ulum. Malah dengan sains yang mereka bina telah memberi kesan kemajuan kepada tamadun manusia di India, Parsi, Chaldean, Yunani, Rom, Mesir, Arab, Andalusia dan Bani Israel pada abad pertengahan hingga abad ke-10. Kajian ini meneliti bagaimana perkemabangan sejarah awal bangsa yang disenaraikan dalam manuskrip kitab Tabaqat al-Umam. Kajian juga bertujuan mengenal pasti pembangunan ilmu sains terawal yang berkepentingan hasil fungsi yang pelbagai dalam masyarakat bangsa tersebut. Seterusnya kajian ini akan memberi cadangan penguasaan ilmu sains melalui analisis epistemologi sains secara terperinci menerusi kajian terhadap aspek kepentingan, fungsi serta sumbangan sains dalam tamadun bangsa. Kajian mendapati golongan intelektual dalam kebanyakan tamadun bangsa yang maju mempunyai pemahaman sains sebagai ilmu yang mampu membina negara dan bangsa. Kajian bersetuju dengan dapatan bahawa perkembangan sains yang pesat di Andalusia dikenali sebagai pusat ilmu sains selama hampir 800 tahun di rantau Eropah. Ia terbukti apabila hampir keseluruhan penduduknya mengenal huruf dan boleh membaca sedangkan dalam masa yang sama penduduk di sebahagian negara-negara Eropah masih mundur dan buta huruf.