TAHAP LITERASI JAWI DALAM KALANGAN GURU PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DI SEKOLAH RENDAH NEGERI SABAH [THE LEVEL OF JAWI LITERACY AMONG ISLAMIC EDUCATION TEACHERS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN SABAH]
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https://doi.org/10.37231/mjis.2025.9.1.291Abstract
Tulisan Jawi merupakan warisan budaya dan identiti masyarakat Melayu-Islam yang berkait rapat dengan ajaran Islam. Ia memainkan peranan penting dalam pendidikan Islam, terutamanya dalam membantu pelajar memahami al-Quran dan nilai-nilai Islam. Walau bagaimanapun, tahap literasi Jawi dalam kalangan Guru Pendidikan Islam (GPI) di sekolah rendah di Sabah masih menjadi persoalan, terutamanya dalam aspek penguasaan ejaan, pemahaman hukum Jawi, dan penerapan dalam pengajaran. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menilai tahap literasi Jawi dalam kalangan GPI serta mengenal pasti cabaran utama yang dihadapi dalam pengajaran tulisan Jawi. Ujian bertulis yang terdiri daripada dua bahagian telah digunakan sebagai instrumen kajian, melibatkan 343 orang GPI. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa tahap literasi Jawi dalam kalangan GPI berada pada tahap sederhana, dengan kelemahan utama dalam mengenal huruf tambahan, menulis ayat yang lebih kompleks, dan mengaplikasikan kaedah pengajaran yang berkesan. Selain itu, cabaran lain termasuk kekurangan bahan bantu mengajar yang inovatif dan kurangnya latihan profesional yang berfokus kepada pengajaran Jawi. Kajian ini mencadangkan pendekatan pengajaran yang lebih inovatif, termasuk penggunaan teknologi, alat bantu mengajar yang interaktif, dan latihan profesional yang berterusan untuk meningkatkan literasi Jawi dalam kalangan GPI. Dengan memperkukuhkan literasi Jawi, ia bukan sahaja dapat memartabatkan tulisan Jawi sebagai warisan budaya tetapi juga menyokong usaha memperkukuhkan pendidikan Islam di Malaysia.
Jawi script is a cultural heritage and an identity of the Malay-Muslim community that is closely linked to Islamic teachings. It plays a significant role in Islamic education, particularly in assisting students to understand the Quran and Islamic values. However, the level of Jawi literacy among Islamic Education Teachers (IET) in primary schools in Sabah remains a concern, especially in terms of spelling proficiency, understanding Jawi rules, and its application in teaching. This study aims to assess the level of Jawi literacy among IET and to identify the main challenges faced in teaching Jawi script. A written test consisting of two sections was used as the research instrument, involving 343 IET participants. The findings revealed that the level of Jawi literacy among IET is at a moderate level, with major weaknesses in recognizing additional letters, writing more complex sentences, and applying effective teaching methods. Furthermore, other challenges include the lack of innovative teaching aids and insufficient professional training focused on Jawi instruction. This study suggests more innovative teaching approaches, including the use of technology, interactive teaching aids, and continuous professional training to enhance Jawi literacy among IET. Strengthening Jawi literacy not only preserves Jawi script as a cultural heritage but also supports efforts to reinforce Islamic education in Malaysia.
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