Curriculum Content Evaluation Study of Bachelor of Education Program Specialization in Islamic Education with Islamic Education Philosophy

Abstract

Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) (2011) reported that Bachelor of Education Program (PISMP) specialization in Islamic Education should have specific objectives and focus on the programs offered. The existing objectives in the Malaysian Teacher Education Institute (IPG) curriculum are general and seen less appropriate. Therefore, this study aims to assess the context dimension in terms of suitability of the Bachelor of Education Program curriculum content Program specializing in Islamic Education at the Malaysian Teacher Education Institute (IPG). The assessment is on the context dimensions based on the CIPP Assessment Model (Context-Input-Process-Product). Qualitative method by interviewing three pre-service teachers and three lecturers and document analysis was used to answer the research questions. The findings show that the content of PISMP specialization in Islamic Education curriculum with Islamic Education Philosophy is appropriate, comprehensive, and balanced in terms of content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge. Suggestions for improvements to make the curriculum syllabus more detailed have been proposed to make the PISMP curriculum content more enhanced and clear. The implication of the study found that the curriculum content is appropriate and could give a positive impact on pre-service teachers in preparing themselves to be an excellent new teacher and willing to take responsibility as a national education transformation agent.