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In Malaysia, Islamic Education is one of the subjects listed in Standard National Preschool Curriculum has listed various methods as guidelines for preschool teachers for the teaching and learning process. Methods available include inquiry-based learning, integrated, multi-themed learning, project-based learning, mastery learning, contextual learning and learning based on intelligence diversity. Various methods used by teachers can affect the PdP of preschool Islamic Education subject. Teachers need to complete the method according to the content in the subject that can attract students and practice it. The purpose of this study is to explore the learning activities implemented in the teaching Islamic Education subject. This study was conducted based on a qualitative case study using semi-structured interview protocol questions as a research instrument. The study sample consisted of three teachers who teach preschool Islamic Education subject. This study was conducted in a private preschool in the district of Hulu Langat. The findings of the study exhibited that singing and storytelling activities as well as good examples from teachers were the activities often used and more effective on children. The implications of this study can benefit teachers in implementing more effective learning activities for preschool Islamic Education subject. In addition, those involved in the implementation of Standard National Preschool Curriculum can get courses or programs on the effective learning methods for this subject. Thus, problems related to the knowledge and weaknesses of teachers can be overcome with the exposure of more effective and easy to implement methods.
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To Cite this Article: Saptari, N. B., Satari, N. A., & Mohamed, S. (2021). Exploring Learning Activities in Teaching Islamic Education in Preschool Classroom. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(2), 717–726.
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