Islamic Higher Education Research Articles

The Implementation of Reading Text Strategies in Enhancing EFL Learners Vocabularies: A Case of One Islamic Higher Education in Jambi, Indonesia

The purpose of this study was to reveal the lecturer’s strategy in enhancing students’ English vocabularies in the process of teaching and learning in the classroom. 3 English lecturers who have ever taught English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in non-English department were involved in this study. The data were collected through semi-structure interview. Thematic analysis was applied for analysis the participants’ interview result. Finding of this study show that; first. the participants used selected reading text as a media of enhancing students vocabularies. Second, the strategy was implemented through small group discussion and pair work to make students actively participated in sharing the knowledge. Third, the participants evaluated the students’ understanding of reading text strategy by asking them to work individually without any assistance from the group members This study recommended that the findings can be a basis consideration in enhancing students’ vocabularies in the process of teaching and learning.

Inovasi Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di Era Revolusi Industri 4.0 Melalui Media Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)

This article discusses Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in the digital era, Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) media as a learning innovation that is more modern, adaptive, and aligned with the independent learning curriculum. The Independent learning approach help learners broaden their horizons and improve their abilities based on their separate learning experiences. The success and quality of learning, especially Islamic Religious Education, can be supported by the course design contained in the MOOC. The advantages of flexible and collaborative MOOC learning media can be shared between universities and are expected to improve the quality of Islamic Religious Education in Indonesia. The research method uses a qualitative descriptive approach to explore Islamic Religious Education innovations in the Industrial Revolution 4.0 era through Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) media. The final result is the MOOC learning media as an innovation for Islamic Religious Education which is adaptively prepared in Islamic Higher Education and is aligned with the independent learning curriculum.

Maqasid Methodology for Re-Envisioning Islamic Higher Education

This article aims to demonstrate how the Maqasid Methodology re-envisions and re-structures an Islamic approach to higher education. This restructuring has direct implications on the research agendas, course curricula and mission of the higher education process. Achieving the purposes or maqasid of Islam via research and education, however, requires a contemporary re-classification of disciplines. Both Islamic and secular classifications, classical and contemporary, are not compatible with the needs of our times. After a general survey of classic and current classifications of disciplines, a new classification is proposed, from an Islamic point of view. The new classification and the associated research agendas briefly presented are basis for a new design for the higher education system based on the Islamic maqasid-based framework.

The Mediating Role of Innovation between Transglobal Leadership and Organizational Performance in Islamic Higher Education

This study aims to examine the effect of transglobal leadership on organizational performance mediated by innovation. This research was conducted on 236 lecturers and academic staff of Islamic higher education. The data collected through the survey was applied to structural equation modeling (SEM) using AMOS. From the study, it was found that transglobal leadership significantly affects innovation and organizational performance, and innovation significantly affects organizational performance. Thus, this study contributes to the literature on the role of transglobal leadership and innovation in improving organizational performance. The originality of this study is to offer a transglobal leadership style that influences organizational performance in Islamic higher education that is mediated by innovation. Thus, there have been no studies investigating this causality.

A Critical Study of Al-Farabi Philosophy Implementation at Education non Islamic Higher Education in Indonesia

The purpose of this study is to conduct a critical study of Alfarabi's philosophy in the implementation of education at Islamic universities in Indonesia. The research method used is a literature study using a philosophical approach. The main data sources are secondary data in the form of Alfarabi's work entitled Risalah fi al-'Aql and previous research works that reveal the philosophical thoughts of Islamic education put forward by Alfarabi. The findings reveal that the Alfarabi philosophy is implemented in the practice of education at Islamic universities in Indonesia through the scope, objectives, and benefits of education. First, the scope of education taught is about the concept of reason (intelligence). Second, the purpose of education is to prepare students through the transfer of knowledge and practical skills to obtain the perfection of life as human beings. Third, the benefits of the concept of value through morality development, teaching methods, and learning evaluation. The conclusion of the research is that Afarabi's philosophy in implementing education in higher education is very important for students and lecturers to improve self-competence. The expected implication is that Islamic Universities not only focus on information and communication technology, but also implement the values ​​of an Islamic philosophy of life in accordance with the guidelines of the Qur'an and al-Hadith.

Anti-Radicalism Education for Millenial Generations in Islamic Higher Education

This study aims to analyse and understand the importance of anti-radicalism education provided to millennial generation students in East Kalimantan. This study uses a qualitative case study approach. The researcher tries to reveal the reality of the meaning in the anti-radicalism education field at three universities in East Kalimantan, including IAIN Samarinda, STIT Balikpapan, and STAI Sangatta East Kutai. The researcher conducted interviews, observations, and documentation to obtain information about the themes studied. Data analysis was carried out circularly, starting with data presentation, data reduction, and concluding. The results show that anti-radicalism education is very much needed in East Kalimantan. Considering that the area has good potential resources, the community is very heterogeneous. The area is used as a hiding place for terrorists, and the anti-radicalism education aims to neutralise the ideas of radicalism that continue to grow.

Increasing Career Satisfaction for Millennial Workers: The Mediating Role of Job Engagement

This research aims to analyze the mediating role of job engagement to increase career satisfaction for millennial workers. The ability of millennial workers to adapt a new situations is a very useful skill and must be considered by business people. This study also examined the role of digital mediated communication and spiritual work values as a determinant of job engagement. The method used was explanatory research with a quantitative approach. The respondents of this study comprised 150 lecturers aged 20 to 40 years old at Islamic Higher Education in Semarang. The respondents prioritized Islamic values with a minimum work period of 1 year. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire via Google form. The sample used in this study were 150 lecturer respondents aged 20 until 40 years at Islamic Higher Education in Semarang who prioritized values with Islamic concepts with a minimum service period of 1 year. Data analysis used SmartPLStype 3.3. The results showed that digital mediated communication, spiritual work values, and job engagement have a positive and significant effect on career satisfaction. Meanwhile, digital mediated communication and spiritual work values have a positive significant indirect effect on career satisfaction through job engagement. It's mean, job engagement has the mediating role on career satisfaction.

Produktivitas riset Perguruan Tinggi Keagamaan Islam Indonesia: Analisis Kualitatif

Indonesia's scientific publications in recent years have experienced a significant increase, both at the ASEAN and international levels. However, this achievement has not been evenly distributed, especially in the Islamic Religious Higher Education (PTKI) environment. This paper examines research productivity at PTKI qualitatively through two indicators. First, the quality and quantity of PTKI scientific journals. Second, the writing productivity of the PTKI academic community. Data is collected through various sources; Sinta, Moraref, SCImago, Ministry of Religion's Diktis data and several other secondary sources. The results of the study show, First, the number of PTKI journals ranked Sinta 1 (S1) is 8% or 7 of the total S1 journals. While the PTKI journals ranked Sinta 2 (S2) approximately 19% or 139 of the total journals at the S2 rank. Second, the productivity of writers who are included in the list of 500 productive researchers based on Sinta's data is 10 people from PTKI. In terms of journals and the productivity of researchers in the PTKI scope, the State Islamic Higher Education (PTKIN) and Private Islamic Higher Education (PTKIS) have not been evenly distributed. The results of this study indicate that aspects of equity and collaboration, both between PTKIN and PTKIS as well as PTKI with public universities and other research institutions, are important points in increasing research productivity within the PTKI scope.

The Effect of Flow Mind Map on Writing Accuracy and Learning Motivation at Islamic Higher Education

The investigation attempted to explore the influence of flow mind map on writing accuracy and learning motivation at Islamic Higher Education. There were two variables: flow mind map as a predictor variable; writing accuracy and learning motivation as the outcome variables. The study involved L2 participants at higher education in Kalimantan. The participants was 37 students, consisting of two groups: experiment class and control class. A main effect of one way Anova was used to measure an effect of flow mind map on learners’ writing score and learning motivation. The finding revealed that the value of writing accuracy at F (1,36) = 44.861, SS 3591.045, MS= 3591.045, p= 0.000; and the value of learning motivation at F (1,36) = 40.925, SS 2006.600, MS= 2006.600, p= 0.000. The significance value was below 0.050, meaning there was a statistically difference in the mean of using flow mind map on learners’ writing accuracy and learning motivation. It was recommended that language instructor motivate learners during the learning process. Due to the limited number of sample size, the further investigations with broader scope and larger sample size were needed to validate the research findings.

KONSEP IMAMAH DAN HUBUNGANNYA DENGAN KEGIATAN MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM

Imamah can be interpreted as prophets and messengers sent by Allah SWT. In addition, Imamat is also defined as a leader in a narrow sense and in a broad sense. While the management of Islamic education in the institutional aspect is the management system in the institution; Raudhatul Atfal, Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, Madrasah Tsanawiyah, Madrasah Aliyah, and Islamic Higher Education. This research is a literature study with a focus on the concept of Imamat in relation to Islamic education management activities. An imam in managing Islamic education management must show the people he leads in the form of; education by example, education with customs, education with advice, education with supervision. In addition, it also has properties; shidiq, amanah, fathonah, and the nature of tabligh.

Workplace deviant behavior among employees of Islamic-based universities in Lampung: the moderating role of Islamic workplace spirituality

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to determine whether or not Islamic Workplace Spirituality (IWS) acts as a moderator in the relationship between Organizational Justice (OJ), Job Satisfaction (JS) and Workplace Deviant Behavior (WDB).Design/methodology/approachThis research was conducted at Islamic-based universities in Lampung, with 213 employees as respondents out of 456 population’s members. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, and the data were collected directly from respondents using a self-administered questionnaire. The analysis method used to test the research hypothesis was moderated regression analysis (MRA).FindingsOut of six hypotheses proposed all were supported. This study confirmed the moderating role of Islamic Workplace Spirituality on the relationship of organizational justice and job satisfaction with workplace deviant behavior.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has several limitations on the self-report measures used, which may lead to general error bias. Also, because of the cross-sectional nature of data collection in this study, it can impact the inaccurate delineation of causal conclusions between the constructs examined (Clugston, 2000). Further research is suggested to conduct longitudinal research. This research was conducted in Lampung and is limited to religion-based agencies, limiting the generalizability of some findings in different places. Future studies are suggested to examine this construct in a broader scope. Generalizability problems were observed because people's responses to the questionnaires were so evident that they did not give importance to the research work, and they thought it was a waste of time to respond.Practical implicationsSince bearing the label “Islamic Higher Education” identifies them as part of Islamic education, all institutions that bear that label must follow Islamic law rulings in all of their operational activities. Islamic Spirituality in the Workplace (IWS) will make employees in organizations work on time and even manage their workload correctly. Having values related to spiritual constructs will make employees more ethical in understanding values and behavior, also increase trust among workers.Social implicationsISW will make employees in organizations/agencies work on time and even manage their workload correctly. Management must understand that an organization needs to create a healthy environment by providing organizational justice and reducing people's deviant behavior in the organization. Positive individual behavior shall increase the quality of one's social life.Originality/valueMost theories in human resources development in higher education came from the field of psychology while religious perspectives tend to be omitted. This study underlines some of the crucial advances and contributions in developing human resource management theory related to Islamic workplace spirituality as a strategy to mitigate employees' deviant behavior.

Solusi Problematika Dikotomi Ilmu di Perguruan Tinggi Agama Islam

This study seeks to explore the problem of the dichotomy of science and its solution in Islamic Higher Education. which is analyzed in the perspective of education policy regarding higher education regulations by using the content analysis method in the study of library research. The issue of the dichotomy of science is actually a classic issue of the dark legacy of the past colonialism which Indonesia's founding fathers have been fighting for a long time. This real effort is proven by the issuance of a joint decree initiated by the Minister of Religion, KH. Wahid Hasyim and the Minister of Education of the Republic of Indonesia regarding the implementation of religious teaching in state educational institutions which are stipulated through the Regulation of the Minister of Religion No. 3 August 11, 1950. In the study of Islamic education, there is a classification (taqsîm) of knowledge, the first is al-'ulum al-diniyyah (religious sciences) which is called religious science and the second is general science or general sciences. In essence, Islam has never recognized the dichotomy of science (tafriqh), Islam only recognizes classification (taqsîm) based on the sequence and stages of learning, starting from fardlu 'ain and fardlu kifayah. The scholars and figures have formulated solutions starting from the regulatory aspect as stated in the joint regulation of the Minister of Religion and the Minister of Education, several other strengthening regulations through the 2003 National Education System formulation and the Higher Education Regulation, or in the form of ideas and ideas such as the tree of knowledge scheme, integration, integration. -interconnection and Naquib Al-Attas' ideal idea of ​​Islamization.

A Case Study: The Development of Calligraphy Education in Yogyakarta Indonesia

This study aims to analyze the development and determine the perspective of calligraphy education in Yogyakarta. This research uses a qualitative approach with case studies to obtain a deep and comprehensive understanding of a phenomenon experienced by the research subject. The results showed that the development of calligraphy education was seen at three points of concentration; first, Islamic Higher Education (PTAI); second, in Islamic boarding schools or Islamic-based schools, as one of the learning curriculum materials for students; third; non-institutional calligraphy coaching. This study also contributes to an overview of the dynamics of the development of contemporary Islamic calligraphy in Yogyakarta. It appears a long process passed towards a work that can be enjoyed and deserves to be appreciated.

Integrasi-interkoneksi Sains Islam pada Mata Kuliah Antropobiologi

Islamic Higher Education (PTAI) is expected to be a research based university with international competitiveness without losing its characteristics. It is necessary to eliminate the scientific dichotomy by integrating science with Islamic religious studies. At IAIN Purwokerto, the concept of integration-interconnection is manifested in “Jabalul Hikmah”. The epistemological reintegration of the scientific foundations is expected to answer academic, religious, social, cultural, and technological problems in society. One of the subjects based on general science which needs to be integrated with Islamic studies is Anthropobiology. Hence, this study aims to examine how to present anthropobiology courses in an integrated interconnected with Islamic studies. This research is a library research conducted by collecting and analyzing data from books, journals, and articles related to scientific integration models and anthropobiological concepts in pure science and Islamic perspectives. In the Miles and Huberman model, the collected will be reduced to focus on the important things, then the data is presented, and finally verified. The results show that efforts to integrate Islamic science in Anthropobiology course material can be done by integrating anthropobiological concepts derived from universal truths with Islamic studies. Through the integration-interconnection of Islamic science, Anthropobiology courses can support Islamic Early Childhood Education Study Program students to have a comprehensive understanding of human characteristics to prepare early childhood education.

ISLAM AND NATIONALISM: The Role of the Universitas Al Washliyah In the Era of Post Independent 1950s

<strong>Abstract</strong>: This article attempts to explore the role of Al Washliyah University in the trajectory of modern Indonesian history, especially regarding the Islamic style they developed, the Islamic scientific authority built by both scholars and their teachings. In addition, this article examines the strategic position of the university in the 1950s socio-political setting in North Sumatra. This study is a historical study with a political sociology approach by prioritizing archival records, published historical sources, and making greater use of a wide range of oral material in the form of interviews. The results of this study indicate that UNIVA has bridged and developed the two main streams of public debate since the independence era and even now, namely regarding Islam and nationality. The thoughts of the founders have strengthened the integration between Islam and nationality in a formula to build a nation and a generation. Then, this affirmation is seen as important as the main argument in this article which allows the opening of a dialogue about how the Islamic scientific tradition that was built and developed by UNIVA scholars as a foundation for Islamic educators, actors of Islamic universities in promoting democratization and nationality, creating social cohesion.<br /> <br /><strong>Keywords:</strong> UNIVA, Islamic higher education, Islamic authority, nationalism

CURRICULUM ANALYSIS OF MASTER PROGRAM IN ISLAMIC HIGHER EDUCATION

The purpose of this research is to analyze the construction and content of the curriculum of Postgraduate, especially on Master Program in Islamic Religious Education at two Islamic Higher Education – private and public. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method by focusing on curriculum construction and then analyzingit using content analysis.The results of this research show that the curriculum construction of the Master Program in Islamic Religious Education at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim and UNISMA Malang is based on the grouping of subjects according to the demands of the Indonesian National Qualification Framework at the 8 level. The curriculum content is mainly dominant in strengthening Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK). Second, Postgraduate does not provide alternative curriculum so there is no flexibility. Curriculum of the master program in Islamic Religious Education must be able to strengthen the content knowledge of Islamic education.

Constructing Religious Moderation in Islamic Higher Education

This study focuses on students' perceptions to explore and measure the elements that form religious moderation. Nine common factors are understood: understanding Islam, sharia balance, values of human beings, plurality in religion, rights of minority groups, national engagement, anti-violence, an attitude of friendship, and educational curricula. The nine factors seem to be interlinked too intimately, and therefore a theme is needed to simplify and make them more operable. This research method is quantitative with the type of explantation research and using a survey approach. The study involved 90 samples. Data analysis techniques of these factors used the help of computer programs such as SPSS software. The results demonstrated that these nine factors could be reduced to produce new names for the three main factors, namely, diversity, peace, and education. The three designations of these factors will help facilitate the approach in an effort to create an understanding of moderation among students in Islamic religious colleges.
 

Validating a model of OCBIP practices in Indonesian Islamic Higher Education Institutions: A structural Equation Modeling Approach

This study aims to validate and confirm a structural equation modeling (hypothesized model) of organizational citizenship behavior from Islamic perspective (OCBIP) practices in Indonesian state Islamic higher education institutions. This study employed a quantitative survey method to collect the data from 450 academic staff of six States Islamic Higher Education Institutions across Indonesia using a five-point organizational citizenship behavior scale based on Islamic perspective. A descriptive analysis technique was performed to comprehend the respondents view on the practice of underlying factor, followed by the application of confirmatory factor analysis and full-fledge SEM. The study’s findings exhibited that the academic staff in the sampled higher institutions of learning had high inclination and passion for practicing OCBIP in their respective working place. Results also showed a high degree of OCBIP practices by academic staff in selected higher education institutions. Theoretically, the study also established a four factor model of OCBIP practices such as altruism, civic virtue, advocating high moral standards (da’wah), and removing harm (raf’al haraj). The result was deliberated through SEM on the observed instruments, and the hypothesized model of OCBIP under the study was empirically valid and reliable. The findings provided a remarkable contribution for institutions of higher learning and top management to intensify the operation of OCB based on Islamic perspective in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The practical contributions guide the academic staff, particularly in Indonesian state Islamic higher education institutions and other regions, to embrace all principal human resource development and management practices. The study has successfully tested, formulated, and validated the hypothesized model of organizational citizenship behavior based on the Islamic perspective for Indonesian State Islamic Higher Education Institutions.

The Role of Islamic Higher Education Institution in Developing Students' Character Value

The development of character values for students is an obligation for every higher education institution to ensure that students' national education goals and competency achievements can be carried out correctly. This study aims to describe and obtain data about the role of Islamic Higher Education Institution (PTKIN) Aceh in fostering student character values. The method used in this research is descriptive. Data was collected using qualitative research methods with data collection techniques in interviews, documentation, observation, and FGD. Data analysis was performed using data reduction techniques, data presentation and data verification and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the role of PTKIN Aceh in fostering student character values was carried out through the formulation of a vision and mission, curriculum, programs, rules, facilities, and the implementation of lecture activities that were oriented towards student character. Character planting in lecture activities is still carried out in various ways by each course instructor.

Interactional Approach in Improving Students’ Writing Skills as A Strengthening of The Ability of Religious Moderation at State Islamic Institute of Kediri

This article aims at investigating the effect of interactional approach in improving students’ writing skill as a strengthening of the ability of religious moderation at State Islamic Institute of Kediri. By employing a quasi experimental research design, two groups of students participated in this study. The experimental group was taught by using interactional approach, then the control group was taught by using non interactional approach (self-correction). Direct writing test was used to collect the data, and ANCOVA was used to analyze the data. The finding shows that both approaches can improve students’ writing skill. It can be seen from the improvement of students’ writing mean score from pretest to posttest. The experimental group got 19.18 improvement, and the control group got 16.45 improvement. It seems that the experimental group achieved higher improvement. However, based on the result on ANCOVA calculation, the sig.value obtained was 0.418; it was higher than the significant level (0.05). It means that there was not enough evidence to reject the null hypothesis. There was no significant difference on writing skill between the both groups. Those approaches affect on improvement of students’ writing skill. The implication is that both approaches can be used to improve students’ writing skill. By having good writing skill, they have more chances to do religious proselytizing (dakwah) through producing or writing religious books or written products in English that can be read by many people in the world, and as the form of religious moderation in Islamic higher education.