Role of Muslim Intellectuals in the Development of Scientific Thought

Yasmeen Mahnaz Faruqi
Flinders University, School of Education

Abstract

The education systems adopted by the most of the Islamic countries have been based on ‘so-called secular Western education’. Consequently a cultural dichotomy is observed in their societies between a traditional Islamic education on the one hand restricted to religious groups, and a secular Western education in main stream schools, colleges and universities. This paper presents a discussion regarding the role that Muslim scholars played in the development of scientific thinking in the Middle Ages. It argues that the Muslims were not just the preservers of the ancient and Greek knowledge, but that they contributed original works to the different fields of science. They were inspired by the Islamic view of nature that is, mankind had a duty to ‘study nature in order to discover God and to use nature for the benefit of mankind’. This knowledge was transferred to Western Europe and subsequently played an important role in revitalizing a climate of learning and exploration in Europe, leading to the Renaissance in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

Keywords: Muslim, Scientific Thinking, Islamic, Western science, Eucation

Teaching Model of Learning English Writing

Muhammad Usman
Serambi Mekkah University

Abstract

The objective of this study is to produce a model of teaching English writing skill in an effective way for students of English Study Program in college. This research method is using the Research and Development (R & D). The teaching model arranged can be implemented conceptually and operationally. The model is developed based on the theories of learning writing. This research was conducted in Banda Aceh and the samples for determining the location specified in stratified sampling. This study was conducted at Serambi Mekkah University and Muhammadiyah University. Based on the research findings that the conditions of learning Model at UNMUHA and USM were not in accordance with the theory and practice. They need both theory and practice to review paragraphs and the composition should be coherent. The design of learning model, Implementation, and Evaluation could be developed in teaching writing skill for both Universities students.

Keywords: Writing skill, English Learning, Email

Classroom Management and the Implications to Quality of learning (A Study About Classroom Climate at Madrasah Aliyah in Aceh, Indonesia)

Sulaiman
State Islamic University of Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Abstract

The aims of this study is to determine the educative rules in classroom, educational interaction in the classroom, students' mental engagement in learning, learning behavior and the strategies to build a classroom climate in creating effective learning in Madrasah Aliyah in Aceh. The method used is qualitative method. The subjects were all over the Madrasah Aliyah in Aceh. While the sampling technique in this research was done by using purposive sampling to 9 Madrasah Aliyah in Aceh. The results showed that the management of physical condition classes have not been effective, while non-physical classroom management (socio-emotional) showed effective. In addition, the ability of teachers to educational interaction in the classroom showed not optimal. Strategy to build a classroom climate in creating effective learning in Aceh At the Madrasah Aliyah influence on the quality of learning and satisfaction (climate) study.

Keywords: Classroom Management, Educational Interaction, Learning Climate

Educative Tradition and Islamic School in Indonesia

Charlene Tan
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Abstract

An Islamic school that subscribes to an educative tradition is essentially one that sees compatibility between the inculcation of religious values and the acquisition of ‘modern’ knowledge and dispositions. This article argues that most Islamic schools in Indonesia reside in an educative tradition as evident in three main ways. First, most Islamic schools in Indonesia are keen to obtain knowledge from both religious subjects and modern ‘secular’ subjects. Secondly, an increasing number of Islamic schools have incorporated student-centered pedagogies so that their students do not simply learn by rote or memorizations. Thirdly, many Islamic schools provide a variety of student activities to develop the students’ life skills and leadership abilities so as to encourage their students to internalize and put into practice the principles and values they have learnt. Notwithstanding its promotion of an educative tradition, many Islamic schools in Indonesia face a perennial challenge in infusing Islamic principles and values into the teaching of modern ‘secular’ subjects.

Keywords: Curricula, educative tradition, Indonesia, Islamic schools, pedagogy

Learning Materials in Character Education (The Analysis of the Sociology Teaching at the Senior Hight School Banda Aceh, Indonesia)

Abubakar; Anwar
Serambi Mekkah University, Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Abstract

Since in 1976, sociology officially became one of the subjects taught in senior high school programs throughout Indonesia. There are still several major problems in teaching it in particular the lack of locally relevant teaching materials and the lack of teachers with a background in sociology. The aim of this study is to find better ways for the teaching of sociology and for students to learn the principles of sociology and to find the best of teaching materials available for constructing a better paradigm for character education and also to identify the various barriers and difficulties inhibiting the provision of highly successful character education through the study of sociology. Most of the results showed that in teaching sociology in Banda Aceh the implementation of teaching character based on local wisdom has major problems and obstacles. In particular the standardized national education program ending with standardized national final examinations emphasizes rote learning unrelated to the real life of the students. This raises contradictions because the centrally prepared material makes it difficult to introduce local indigenous values, culture and traditions.

Keywords: Communication, Competence, Transformational, Leadership, Across Cultures

Early Study of Aquatic Biodiversity in Teupin Layeu Iboih Sabang for Marine Ecotourism

Dian Aswita; M. Ali Sarong; Sugianto Sugianto
1. Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Serambi Mekkah University;
2. Biology Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Syiah Kuala University;
3. Soil Science and Land Management Department, Agriculture Faculty, Syiah Kuala University.

Abstract

Biodiversity is the diversity of organisms that indicate the overall variation of genes, species, and ecosystems in a region. This research aims to investigate the aquatic biodiversity in Teupin Layeu Iboih beach Sabang for resources marine ecotourism. The research was carried out from March to June 2014. A descriptive approach was applied to present the research findings to show biodiversity of the Teupin Layeu Iboih. The results of the research found 71 species of coral fish, 21 species of coral, and 15 species of aquatic invertebrates. Biodiversity were found in Teupin Layeu Iboih beach was varied and could be used for attraction in the development of marine ecotourism. Therefore, tourism activity that could be sustainable without being damaged by the nature.

Keywords: Aquatic Biodiversity, Teupin Layeu Iboih, Ecotourism

Domestic Tourists’ Response to Tourist Attractions in Sabang and Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Herlina; Abubakar Hamzah
1. Serambi Mekkah University;
2. Syiah Kuala University.

Abstract

This research aimed to determine the response or complaints of domestic tourists about the tourism in Sabang and Banda Aceh. The types of data used were primary and secondary data. The primary data was obtained using Non Probability Sampling method. In-depth interview was conducted with 50 domestic tourists in Sabang and 60 domestic tourists in Banda Aceh. The secondary data was obtained from Statistics Indonesia, Sabang and Banda Aceh Tourism Offices, as well as from relevant literature review. The research revealed that the domestic tourists in Sabang and Banda Aceh had similar responses regarding waste management, environmental hygiene, and adequate lavatories with clean water supply. Another complaint from the domestic tourists in Sabang was regarding transportation such as the ferryboat management and the local ground transportation, availability of restaurants and eateries with wide-ranging types of food, as well as the availability of mushollas or praying spaces. One way to encourage domestic tourists to visit Sabang and Banda Aceh is to address their complaints about waste management and environmental hygiene, availability of restaurants or eateries with a diverse menu, and availability of praying spaces.

Keywords: Response, Domestic Tourists, Tourist Attractions, Sabang, Banda Aceh