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RESPONSE OF MUSLIM MINORITY TOWARDS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARABIC LANGUAGE AND ISLAMIC VALUE EDUCATION PROGRAM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Corresponding Author(s) : Razaleigh Muhamat@Kawangit
Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews,
Vol. 7 No. 4 (2019): July
Abstract
Purpose of the Study: This research aims to identify the response level of Muslim minority towards the implementation of Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education Program in the Philippines. The main problems of Islamic educational system which was regarded as an effective element of Islamization was discouraged and narrowed down to give way to secularized educational system in the country and also, how to preserve Islam in a country where they are a minority but where, nevertheless, the fundamental law of the land provides for a secular government.
Methodology: In this study, quantitative methodology research was applied and the data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for Windows version 21 with a total number of respondents as of 272 people.
Main Findings: The results showed that the total average means a score of the response of Muslim minority towards the implementation of Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education Program was at a moderate level with a value of 3.03. However, majority of the respondents agreed that implementation of Arabic Language and Islamic Value Education program is one of the inward-looking tendencies or deepening process of Islamization in the country.
Implications: The impact of Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education may educate the children to keep them away from any extremism and radicalism acts.
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Ahmad Mohammad Hassoubah. (1981). Teaching Arabic as a second language in the Southern Philippines: problem and possibilities. Marawi City: Mindanao State University.
Amil S. Flamiano. (2015). ALIVE program national public school holiday. (Interview on 7th of September in al-Maarif Islamic School in Bokawkan Road, Baguio City).
Bennett, Christine I. (2003). Comprehensive multicultural education: theory and practice. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.
DepEd Order No. 11. (2006). Amendment to DepEd Order No. 27, S.2005. Philippines: Congress of the Philippines.
Education Statistic Digest: Ministry of Education. (2013). Ministry of Education in Singapore.
Jeffrey Ayala Milligan. (2004). Islamization or secularization? educational reform and the search for peace in the southern Philippines. Journal of Current Issues in Comparative Education, Teachers College, Columbia University.
Macapagal-Arroyo, G. (2002). Press Release. From Office of the President : http://www.op.gov.ph (date access 23 March 2016).
Majul, Cesar Adib. (1978). The Problems of Islamic Education at the University Level in the Philippines, paper read at an instructional Seminar on Islamic Studies in ASEAN Higher Institute of Learning, National University, Kuala Lumpur, December 1-4.
Majul, Cesar Adib. (1999). Muslims in the Philippines. Manila: University of the Philippines.
Marlon Pontino Guleng. (2017). Response of Muslim minority towards the issues of Islamic da’wah activities in Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. Thesis of doctor of philosophy, Faculty of Islamic Studies, The National University of Malaysia.
Milligan, J.A. (2003). Teaching between the cross and the crescent moon: Islamic identity, postcoloniality, and public education in the southern Philippines. Comparative Education Review, 47, 4, p. 468-492. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1086/379494
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Mutilan, M. (2003). Leading a new beginning at DepEd ARMM. Cotabato City: Department of Education, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
Nefertari al-Raschid Arsad. (2007). A framework for integration of madrasah into the basic education curriculum. A Thesis Master, College of Education, University of the Philippines.
Nene Astudilla C. Godoy, et. al. (2008). Arabic language and islamic values education (ALIVE) Program. Cordillera Administrative Region: Department of Education.
Peter Gowing. (1979). Muslim filipinos: heritage and horizon. Quezon City: New Day Publishers.
Rodriguez, L. (1993). A madrasah general education program for muslim Mindanao. Unpublished thesis . Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, Philippines: Mindanao State University.
Saligoin, M.I. (1997). Open learning system for public schools and madaris. Paper presented at the First Madrasah Conference, October 16, 1997. General Santos City, Philippines.
Tamano, S. (1996). Educational visions for Muslim Mindanao. Cotabato City:Department of Education, Culture and Sports, ARMM.
Van Vactor, Lloyd. (1978). Education for Maranaos: A Perspective on Problems and Prospects. Dansalan Research Center Occasional Papers.
Wendell Glenn P. Cagape. (2007). Islamicisation of the Philippine public basic education sector: mainstreaming madrasah education. Ozamis City: La Salle University.