Analysis Of The Development On Islamic Education System In Malaysia

Abstract

In this study, the author will explain the historical development of the Islamic education system in Malaysia in general. It aims to observe the changes in the education system, including physical aspects such as buildings and branding, curriculum aspects, and teaching and learning activities. Also discussed in this section is the implementation of teaching and learning methods that form the basis of this study's discussion. This study employs a library research method by referring to scholarly books, journals, and related articles. The study's findings indicate that the development of Sekolah Agama Rakyat (People's Religious Schools) has undergone three phases or stages of change. The first stage involved religious studies conducted face-to-face between teachers and students in prayer houses, mosques, and traditional religious schools (pondok). This practice is also known as pondok education or traditional religious school education. In the second stage, religious studies were carried out in a more organized and structured manner based on schedules that included both academic and religious subjects. Teaching activities were conducted in madrasahs with dedicated buildings. In the subsequent stage, Sekolah Agama Rakyat replaced madrasah education when the state government agreed to allocate specific funds for infrastructure development and teaching.