Pedagogy in Life-Long Learning in the Perspective of Islam

Aminudin Basir @ Ahmad ,Hamdzun Haron,Zulkifli Mohamad,Azizi Umar,Mohamad Sabri Haron,Rozmel Abdul Latiff,Azizah Ya`acob

doi:10.5901/mjss.2015.v4n1p51

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Abstract

The Islamic view on life-long learning is not something new. This is explained by the fact that the learning system in Islam has started when one is born until it ends as he or she dies. The onset of the education process is at the initial phase of marriage. In the scope of the surge of globalisation, questions are raised as how best to face this challenge through the lifelong learning. This article elaborates on the pedagogy in lifelong learning and it is discussed in the light of the Islamic perspective. Data and information were obtained via the qualitative method. The content analysis stands out, as the main method used in this work. The study findings are quick to point out that the notion of lifelong learning has long existed in Islam, since the time of the Prophets and Apostles. Al-Quran and al-Sunnah have manifested themselves as the sources of knowledge that are needed by mankind all through their lives to be learned and practised. The analysis outcome also provides evidence that the Prophet, Muhammad s.a.w did explain several significant methods in the pedagogical aspect which is thought to be relevant for application. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v4n1p51

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Pedagogy makes up one of the four main components that are crucial in a learning process- teacher, student, subject and pedagogy
This study aimed to identify the pedagogical methods in life long learning based on Islamic perspective through the analysis of evidences cited in the al-Quran and al-Sunnah
Pedagogy is defined as an art of teaching that involves the use of teaching methods and techniques

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Pedagogy makes up one of the four main components that are crucial in a learning process- teacher, student, subject and pedagogy. The success of learning, upon meeting its objectives is attributed to the pedagogical factor. Despite it being regarded as facilitative, its significance as the knowledge ‘bridge’ cannot be refuted. An important knowledge cannot be be understood and accepted, without the help of an effective pedagogy. As humans of the Caliph status, added to the fact that we are held accountable to guide and lead others, finding knowledge is nothing but compulsory. Our leadership capabilities cannot be properly carried out. It is very important for one to learn all throughout his or her life, formally or otherwise. Human happiness can only be achieved through the knowledge guidance obtained through learning

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